UNDP Jobs - 31783- GFATM Project Coordinator (Development Project Fun

GFATM Project Coordinator (Development Project Funded posts - DPF)

Location :

Bamako, MALI

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2012

Application Deadline :

17-Aug-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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.

Background

UNDP is key partner to the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) and is the UN agency assuming the role of Principal Recipient of the Round 8 GFATM HIV/Aids grant in Mali. In the role of Principal Recipient, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programmatic management of the grant as well as procurement of pharmaceutical, non-health items and required services. In all areas of implementation, UNDP provides capacity development services to relevant institutions, sub-recipients and implementing partners.

For the implementation of the Global Fund program, UNDP Mali is establishing a Program Management Unit (PMU) that will coordinate the implementation and provide general guidance on Global Fund rules and procedures to all Sub Recipients participating in the implementation of the project.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Country Director/Programme, the Global Fund Project Coordinator will lead, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the project and provide strategic direction for the development and provision of support services in order to ensure: i) the achievement of planned targets and ii) the effective and transparent execution of the financial resources. The Coordinator will provide technical leadership to the implementation of the grants, in collaboration with the Government, UN Agencies, donors and other partners, to ensure that the implemented actions will contribute to the broader national development strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of Global Fund Grants focusing on achievement of the following results:

Programme planning, management, monitoring and oversight:

Oversee and coordinate programmatic and financial management of the grant
Support the formulation of an implementation strategy; all clarify and define roles/responsibilities of all stakeholders (SR, National Programmes, CCM, health centers, Civil Society, etc).
Establish working procedures related to the management of the grant and oversee their compliance during the duration of the program.
In coordination with the Sub Recipients and all partners, ensure timely execution, based on the workplan defined with the Global Fund.
Ensure propoer coordination with the Country Co-ordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other in-country stakeholders, in particular coordinate with the cooperating partners to ensure harmonized support, in particular on capacity development initiatives to strengthen national systems and processes.
Assess the programmatic impact and oversee the appropriateness and the accuracy of methods used to verify progress and the results.
Ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports to the Global Fund.
Oversee timely preparation of reports for UNDP and the Local Fund Agent (LFA).
Coordinate with corporate UNDP services to ensure that expected results are delivered in a timely manner.
Ensure annual audits of GFATM sub-recipients.
Conduct visits to provincial sites to supervise the governmental and non-governmental activities supported by the Global Fund.

Support in the implementation of the capacity building plan:

Coordinate the design of the capacity development plan of implementing partners.
Provide support to the implementation of the capacity development plan and the transfer capacity from UNDP to a designated national Principal Recipient.
Participate in technical committees of the CCM and provide advice on Global Fund procedures to these committees, as required.
Coordinate the organization of information events and fora in the areas of the grants.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the UNDP Global Fund Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:

Oversee trainings for the National Programmes, Sub Recipients, and Project staff on programme management.
Disseminate best practices for management of HIV/AIDS projects at the local level and share experience/ best practices on the UNDP- GFATM partnership network.
Provide synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in project management.
Access global best practices, share them with other local and international stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into the health portfolio and project design process.

Partnership and resource mobilization:

Coordinate and build partnerships with the National AIDS Commission, Ministry of Health, UN Agencies, Financial and Technical Partners and other implementing partners as well as with international and local stakeholders to ensure transparent and effective implementation of the programme.
Maintain effective partnership with government and regional institutions, implementing partners and UNDP colleagues to exchange critical and technical information and resolve programme/ project implementation issues to ensure results are achieved as planned.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, stakeholders and clients to advocate and promote organizational and program issues.
Submit recommendations for resource mobilization to encourage donor interests and increase funding.
Establish dialogue with donors, partners and stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships, sustain interests and cooperation.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the overall project management, smooth running of activities and success in implementation of the project strategies and particularly:
Smooth implementation of Global Fund grants
Coordination with activities/interventions carried out by UNDP/GF and UN Agencies and other stakeholders and bilateral (Financial and Technical Partners, World Bank, Clinton Foundation, PEPFAR, etc)
Involvement of all stakeholders in implementation of grants

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Knowledge of Mali context essential

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development program and projects, mobilize resources.
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manages contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery.
Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
Experience with NGOs and development aid organisations
Strong IT skills, web-based management systems
Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting.
Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management/ Prince 2 Certification.

Management and Leadership:

Builds strong relationships with implementing partners, focuses on impact and result for the implementing partners and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Excellent negotiation, managerial and analytical skills
Sensitivity to a changing political and economic environment and to the range of professional perspectives of the supervised staff

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration or any development related field and/or a degree in medical sciences or project management

Experience:

7 years’ experience in the project Management/ public health in a developing country; including 5 years’ experience of GFATM Grant Management.
Experience in planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
Experience in building and management of partnership : MoH, HIV and donors

Language Requirements:

Fluency in French with good verbal and written skills. Knowledge of English essential.

THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT PROECT FUNDED POST (DPF)