Background
 
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The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia and plays an important role in the stability of the region. Environmental degradation and more frequent climatic events are likely to be key political, economic, and security disrupters over the longer term. Humanitarian crises can undermine growth, reverse development gains, increase poverty, and cause instability that can last for decades. 

To address this challenge, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) through the support of the Government of Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Philippines (DFAT), is implementing the Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and Climate Change (SHIELD) Program. Australia invested AUD18 million in SHIELD which aims to make all people in target communities safer and more resilient to the impacts of natural hazard events and climate change. This will be realized by achieving three interdependent components: 

Component 1: Government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in targeted local government units (LGUs) are collaborating to unlock funding and implementing informed and inclusive resilience actions

Component 2: Relevant national government agencies (NGAs) are prioritizing action on local climate and disaster resilience 

Component 3: Philippine scientific agencies are producing tailored and accessible information for local resilience action 

The SHIELD Program is implemented in partnership with the Government of the Philippines through the Department of Interior and Local Government and four Consortium Partners, namely, United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-HABITAT), Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), National Resilience Council (NRC), and the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS). The program will assist 11 vulnerable provinces, Metro Manila, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

UNDP has set up a SHIELD Support Unit (SSU) responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. The SSU will undertake key functions to support the SHIELD Program Board, Executive Committee, Program Management Team, and collaborate with multi-stakeholder partners at the national and sub-national levels. The SSU is seeking to recruit a Regional Associate who shall work directly and within partner provinces on the coordination and implementation of project interventions. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Regional Associate shall be directly supervised by the Component 2 Lead for Policy, with overall guidance from the Program Manager. He/She will be working closely with the SHIELD SSU, UNDP Country Office and Bangkok Regional Hub, Consortium Partners, national and subnational partners and stakeholders, and DFAT.

In carrying out his/her work, the Regional Associate shall work in close coordination with the SHIELD Focal Point at the Regional Government.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Component 2 Lead for Policy, the Regional Coordinator will perform a variety of technical and administrative support functions contributing to the design, planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of activities of SHIELD activities in the BARMM. 

Support the implementation and results-based monitoring of SHIELD’s activities in BARMM

Support implementation of SHIELD activities in the field in line with the Annual Work Plan (AWP) relevant to BARMM and propose improvements through reviewed work plans.

  • Assist target local governments to understand the SHIELD objectives and effectively support them in the management, implementation, and monitoring of activities/interventions/investments.
  • Assist in tracking and documenting progress towards achievement of targets and objectives of the Program.
  • Prepare and submit overall program progress reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project progress reports) and contribute to the annual performance assessment; and,
  • Provide recommendations for the mitigation of identified risks, sustainability strategies, and improvements in project implementation based on findings of monitoring missions. 

Provide programme support to BARMM government and key stakeholders.

  • Undertake project coordination, planning, and implementation of BARMM program activities.
  • Uphold and maintain a conducive and regular working relationship with the BARMM government, consortium partners, local partners, and other stakeholders that allow effective and efficient delivery of program outcomes and outputs.
  • Assist in the design, conduct, and documentation of meetings, consultations, missions, capacity building activities and other related activities to support program objectives.
  • Meet and coordinate discussions with partners and stakeholders on issues affecting the program, and bring the same to the attention of the SHIELD team and
  • Attend any forums where project stakeholders might highlight issues that could affect the program or add to the scope of the program and bring the same to the attention of the program team.

Administrative support to the implementation of project activities

  • Assist in the organization of field visits, missions, conferences and other logistics arrangements.
  • Support project partners in BARMM to collect and compile expenditure reports and other related financial documents, as required and
  • Arrange meetings and draft routine correspondence, minutes including preparing background materials for discussions and briefing sessions.
  • Support effective mainstreaming of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) and community participation.
  • Support project partners in BARMM in ensuring GEDSI principles are applied in all aspects of project implementation and the participation of communities throughout the project implementation and
  • Collect, analyze, and present information to support program planning, strategy development, and implementation.

Support facilitating knowledge sharing and communication.

  • Support and facilitate consultation and exchange of information, synergies, learning and know-how at the local level.
  • Document local best practices that may be featured in the program’s learning exchange activities.
  • Support the knowledge and communication efforts of SHIELD (i.e., stories, news articles, photos, videos, social media presence, as appropriate) with support and guidance from SHIELD communication officer and
  • Perform any other related duties as required by supervisor/ management.
Competencies

Core competencies:

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
  • Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Development

  • Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.

Collective Intelligence Design

  • Ability to bring together diverse groups of people, data, information or ideas, and technology to design services or solutions.
  • UNDP Representation: Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities; advocate for UNDP, its values, mission and work with various constituencies.

Business Management

  • Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
  • Digital Awareness and Literacy: Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.
  • Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.
Required Skills and Experience
 
Education:
  • Completion of secondary level education is required OR 
  • A bachelor’s degree in community development, sociology, public administration, economics, environment, urban planning, social or political sciences or related fields
Experience:
  • Minimum seven (7) years with Secondary education or four (4) years with bachelor’s degree 
  • At least two 2 years of professional experience managing or implementing development projects (i.e., programme/project coordination, project component management, managing team/s of experts, implementation monitoring and evaluation etc.), preferably in the areas of resilient development, climate change, and/or disaster risk reduction and management.
  • Practical knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation
  • Practical knowledge and experience with planning and budgeting processes, preferably with local government authorities and/or communities
  • Practical experience with training and capacity building activities
  • Collaborative work approach and strong teamwork skills
  • Good negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
  • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Experience working with the Philippines’ private sector, national and local governments, and NGOs/ INGOs
  • Experience with UN System/UNDP system
  • Experience in DRR/CC projects
  • Preferably living in the area or has extensive knowledge about the locality.

Required languages: 

  • Fluency in English and Filipino is required.
  • Proficiency in local language (e.g., Maguindanaon, Maranao, Yakan, Tausug, Sama, Iranun, Tiruray, Sabah, Malay, Chavacano, Cebuano, etc.)
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
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Non-discrimination

 
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

 
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

 
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