National Coordinator Grenada GEF/SGP

St. George's

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: St. George's
Grade: Mid level - SB-5 (SC10/SC11), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Resilience and Climate Change
- Climate Change
- Managerial positions
- Natural Resource Management
Closing Date: Closed

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

A. Effective technical, financial, and operational management of the Global Environment Facility’s

Small Grants Programme and its portfolio.

B. Effective managerial function, by building an effective SGP Country Programme team and foster

teamwork within the SGP Country Programme team, the National Steering Committee members,

and with the UNDP Country Office team

C. Mobilize and leverage financial and other resources as well as establish strong partnerships at the

programme and project levels for sustained and scaled up initiatives.

D. Effectively facilitate knowledge management, share and exchange knowledge on lessons learnt and best practices of SGP programme and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Managerial Functions

Supervise the SGP Country Programme team members and provide necessary

guidance and coaching;

Promote and maintain effective teamwork within the SGP Country Programme team,

the National Steering Committee members, and with the UNDP CO team;

Prepare and implement annual workplan, including strategic and/or innovative

initiatives, with set delivery and co-financing targets; draft annual SGP Country

Office administrative and project operational budget proposal

Set annual performance parameters and learning objectives for the SGP Country

Programme team, assess their performance and provide feedback;

2. Programme/Portfolio Development and Management

Keep abreast of national environmental concerns and priorities as well as the

socio-economic conditions and trends as they relate to the SGP, and assess their

impact on SGP’s work and programme.

Ensure formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Strategy (CPS),

and its periodic review and update;

Manage the SGP grant allocations and country operating budget, maintain the

financial integrity of the programme by ensuring adherence to SGP Standard

Operating Procedures as well as UNOPS rules and regulations, and ensure timely

and effective use of SGP resources;

Exercise quality control over the development of a portfolio of project ideas and

concepts, and closely monitor the programme implementation progress and results;

Organize periodic stakeholder workshops and project development sessions for civil

society organizations (CSOs) and local communities, and potential applicants and

other stakeholders to inform about SGP and its Strategic Initiatives;

Work closely with CSOs and CBOs in preparation of project concepts and proposals

to ensure that projects fit with the SGP Strategic Initiatives, Country Programme

Strategy, and technical guidance notes;

Authorize and manage project planning grants as required.

Oversee ongoing SGP grant projects, and conduct periodic project monitoring field

visits and provide technical and operational support and guidance to SGP grantees as

required;

Plan and serve as secretary to the National Steering Committee meetings. Support

and closely coordinate with the National Steering Committee and Technical

Advisory Group where relevant, in the process of project proposal review, selection

and approval, especially the initial appraisal of proposals and assessment of

eligibility.

Foster programme, project, and policy linkages between the SGP and the full or

medium-sized GEF projects, planned or underway in the country, as well as those of

other government, donors and development partners.

Report periodically to CPMT on programme implementation status, including annual

monitoring reporting, financial reporting, audit, and update the relevant UNOPS and

SGP databases.

Undertake monitoring and evaluation of SGP Country Programme and projects, and

grantmaker+ initiatives, in coordination with NSC and CPMT

Perform and coordinate administrative tasks (i.e. procurement, travel) adhering to

SGP SOPs procurement rules and regulation; as required for programme

implementation

3. Resource Mobilization and Partnerships

Establish and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders as well as

promote the value, comparative advantages, and ensure visibility of the SGP.

IV. IMPACT OF KEY RESULTS / KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

V. Qualifications & Skills Required

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Assess interest and priorities of key donors and other development partners, and

develop/update and implement the resource mobilization and partnership strategy to

mobilize resources from and develop partnerships with the government, donors and

other partners to best leverage SGP resources and develop programme level

partnerships.

Support SGP grantees in securing co-financing and project level partnerships, and

assist in identifying opportunities and resources for sustaining and scaling up

projects.

4. Knowledge Management

Document programme/project stories, lessons learned, and best practices in SGP

programme/project development, implementation, and oversight;

Access SGP and other global and regional knowledge, distill best practices and

facilitate their dissemination and incorporation within SGP Country Programme and

projects, UNDP CO, and to counterparts and partners;

Support capacity building and networking of grantees to facilitate knowledge

exchange, and promote uptake through Knowledge platforms, Knowledge fairs etc.

Impact of Key REsults/Key Performane Indicators

Sound SGP programme results and impacts, in alignment with national strategies and priorities and SGP

strategy and approaches, that contribute to transformational change in society and economy to conserve the

global environment and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Innovative, technically sound and

socially inclusive grant portfolio is developed and implemented. Effective and efficient use of resources to

create maximum project/programme impact. Increased trust by clients and donors and increased

opportunities for visibility, partnerships and co-financing.

Competencies

Building strategic Partnership
Results-based Programme Management
Resource Mobilization
Programme Management

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in environment or natural resource

management, Environmental Economics, Development, Business

Administration or similar field.

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in environment and development

work, which should include programme management, preferably with an

extended specialized experience in any of the GEF-SGP thematic areas at

the national level.

Managerial skills Excellent teamwork, people management and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills

Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Language requirements: Fluency in the official national language and English is required.Knowledge of other UN languages is considered asset.

IT skills Proficiency in standard computer software (word-processing, excel,

presentations, databases and internet)

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