Project Manager (UNEP) - Office Based

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.

The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Our mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

In March 2018, the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (MCTI, the Executing Partner) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded an Executive Programme for the implementation of the project entitled “Promoting Cities in Brazil through integrated urban planning and investment in Innovative Technologies” (CITinova). UNEP is the implementing agency for the project and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides funding to a total of more than US$ 22.6 million dollars.

The project has been under implementation since April 2018 through the work of co-executing partners.

These are:

(1) the Recife Agency for Innovation and Strategy (ARIES) (through the Nucleo de Gestao do Porto Digital), which manages Recife project activities;

(2) the Center for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE), which manages project activities related to the Sustainable Cities Innovative Observatory and provide execution support to Brasilia project activities; and the

(3) Sustainable Cities Programme (SCP), which manages project activities related to the project’s knowledge platform. Furthermore

(4), the UNEP Brazil Office provides execution support to the project. The co-executing partners (ARIES, CGEE and SCP) receive GEF funds from UNEP through project cooperation agreements and undertake their own, inter alia, fund management, procurement, recruitment and travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct guidance of MCTI and the supervision of the UNEP Brazil Office Representative, the incumbent will support cross-cutting project activities related to the consolidation of financial and technical reporting and communication with co-executing partners, UNEP, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the World Bank and other partners of the Sustainable Cities Impact Program (SCIP).

The Project Manager will work in close collaboration with the Project Technical Coordinator, the UNEP Implementing Agency team through the Task Manager and Fund Management Officer, co-executing partners as well as other stakeholders. The Project Manager will work with administrative support of the UNEP Brazil office and will be located in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Brasilia.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Environment;

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Professionalism:

Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations

• Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

• Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance or Economics.

Experience:

At least 6 (six) years of progressive experience in project development and management, with a focus on project monitoring, reporting, development and coordination.

Concrete experience in coordinating transversal projects and interacting with multi-sector stakeholders, including international partners as well gathering financial information from different project partners

Experience in formulating financial and technical reports, according to GEF procedures and rules

Language requirements

Fluency, oral and written, in English and Portuguese.

Mandatory Skills

Computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in spreadsheet packages and databases (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Desirable Skills

Experience with contract management processes (reports).

Knowledge of Environmental issues, Sustainable Development Goals or Sustainable Cities.

Knowledge of UNEP procedures and GEF rules.

Knowledge of financial accounting tools.

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