Project Management Specialist (NPSA10)
Manila
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Manila
- Grade: Mid level - NPSA-10, National Personnel Services Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
- Accelerating Green and Climate Finance in the Philippines: Nature Based Solutions (Climate Finance PH-NBS). With funding support from the Government of Canada, the Project aims to increase private sector investments into gender responsive nature-based solutions for climate resilient technologies, innovations, practices and approaches. This, in support of a just transition to resilient and low emission development that sustains nature and ecosystems and protects the rights of all who are affected and at risk. This Project will contribute to the realization of the economic prize offered by investments in nature-based solutions in the Philippines. This Project will demonstrate how these additional investments can generate solid financial returns and contribute to the achievement of other SDG goals such as gender equality, expanding access to clean water, job creation, increase in incomes of local communities, increased food production, increased sustainable consumption and production, enhanced natural resilience, and many more.
- Climate Finance Network (CFN). Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the Government of the United Kingdom, the Climate Finance Network (CFN) will serve as a peer-to-peer network and as a knowledge management and technical support facility to support Ministries of Finance with the engagement of sector ministries and sub-national governments to identify and scale up climate finance innovations in the region. In collaboration with stakeholders and partners the CFN will harness the momentum in climate finance reforms in ways that will allow knowledge to be shared in real-time across countries to facilitate acceleration and adoption/replication of climate budget planning and finance across governments as well as mobilization of public, private and blended climate finance.
Ensure strategic management of the project and provide day-to-day technical, financial, and administrative support for the delivery of the Projects’ activities focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Provide quality leadership in the overall coordination and management of the Climate Finance PH-NBS and CFN Projects;
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of action plans in order to identify and resolve issues on financial delivery towards the full and optimal utilization of project funds;
- Lead the identification of project issues, challenges and risks, and appropriate strategies, and direct and oversee implementation of these strategies;
- Supervise the preparation of progress monitoring reports (e.g. donor reports), activity designs, briefing papers, technical reports, situation updates, M&E documents, and other documentation as may be required in project implementation;
- Supervise and oversee planning and implementation workshops, needs assessments, consultations, planning sessions, and provide technical inputs as maybe necessary;
- Review and approve communication assignments such as writing of articles, press releases, development of knowledge products and other related activities;
- Mentor and coach team members as they perform their duties; and
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisors.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key counterparts to ensure the successful implementation of quality assurance of activities enlisted under the Climate Finance PH-NBS and CFN Projects focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Network and build strong working relations with authorities and experts from the government agencies, UN system, international development organizations, private sector organizations, and other donor partners;
- Establish, develop and maintain mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with private sector, universities, civil society and community groups, the press and media, the business sector, etc.; and
- Closely collaborate with the Climate Change Commission (CCC), the Department of Finance (DOF), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Private Partnership Center (PPPC), DENR and related UNDP projects, and work closely with the respective programme teams and operations team to support efficient delivery of project activities in line with strategic objectives.
Oversee the successful implementation of all the components of the Climate Finance PH-NBS and CFN Projects focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Based on the approved work plan, review and endorse approval of suitable partnership agreements and project activity designs;
- Provide guidance and supervise the implementation of partnership agreement and project activities;
- Ensure compliance to physical and financial delivery deadlines by implementing remedial measures to address bottlenecks, if needed;
- As needed, consult with or obtain approval from the Project Board on major changes to the agreed upon work plan; and
- Spearhead the conduct of spot checking and quality assurance activities to ensure that implementation of activities are within the quality standards of UNDP and remain on track.
Ensure adaptive delivery of the project by providing quality input and strategic advice focusing on achievement of the following results.
- Foresee possible roadblocks, as well as opportunities, and be able to put forth and implement contingency measures;
- Oversee the interaction of the specialists, firms, NGOs, and personnel, and ensure that these collaborations contribute to the strategic goals of the project;
- Provide new and innovative ways of working to achieve the goals of the project in the most efficient and effective means possible; and
- Ensure that deliverables of specialists and firms, NGOs, partners and of the PMU itself, contribute to the strategic goal of the project and provide timely and technically sound feedback.
Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Identification of credible sources of information concerning programme implementation and related issues;
- Identification and synthesis of best local and international practices and lessons learned directly linked to the project;
- Effective network with development partners and government both at national level and subnational level; and
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
People Management competencies:
- UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Technical
- Partnership Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
- Nature, Climate and Energy: Climate Change Policies: Climate Finance
Cross-Functional
- Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritize plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions ; Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
- Business Acumen : Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome; Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks
- Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
- Results Based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
- Effective Decision Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree equivalent in economics, resource economics business administration, development finance, project management, climate change, engineering, planning, social sciences or other related areas is required.
- At least 5 years of work experience, if Master’s degree, and at least 7 years work experience, if Bachelor’s degree, in project management and coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
- Proven experience of effective partnership development with national counterparts, development partners, private sector, and civil society is required;
- Demonstrated capacity in project financial management including preparation of budgets, annual work plans, and financial reporting is required
- Proficiency in standard software applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. is required
- Preferably with experience in climate change, development/sustainable finance, climate finance, banking
- Progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects
- Preferably experience working with and/or familiarity with private sector finance
- Previous experience in UN is an advantage.
Required Languages:
- Fluent (both in oral and written) English and Pilipino; with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Professional Certificates:
- Project/programme management certification is an advantage
Travel:
- The Project Manager shall be based in Metro Manila. S/He will report to the UNDP. In cases wherein the need for travels shall arise, exceptional authorizations shall be secured from UNDP through the Programme Analyst and shall be endorsed to necessary government authorities when needed. Any costs associated with the travel shall likewise be reviewed and subject to approval by the Programme Team Leader and shall be borne by the project. By default, prevailing national regulations concerning travel during the pandemic shall be observed.
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