Historique
UNDP in partnership with the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) is implementing the project, “Scaling Up Risk Transfer Mechanisms for Climate Vulnerable Agriculture-Based Communities in Mindanao”. The project aims to reduce poverty by strengthening the resilience of vulnerable agriculture-based rural communities in Mindanao through climate risk transfer mechanisms and productivity enhancement measures.The project was designed to address two types of climate risk:
- (1) increasing variability in climate; and
- (2) climate-changed induced natural disasters. Weather index-based insurance (WIBI) which has been pilot tested by PCIC on a small scale in the last ;
- 3 years will be expanded to at least 3,000 households. Disaster Risk Management will also be introduced, disseminated and strengthened at a community level in the same locations where WIBI will be delivered. The provision of climate change adaptation options for the above mentioned types of climate risks in a synchronized manner will increase the adaptive value of such options and reduces vulnerability of small-holder farmers.
His/Her main responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the outcomes/deliverables specified in the project document in line with the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Devoirs et responsabilités
Under the supervision of National Project Director, the National Project Coordinator will carry out the following tasks:- Day-to-day management and coordination of the implementation of project activities, as per the project document and approved project annual work and financial plans;
- Prepare/review and revise, consolidate all plans and reports ( i.e., periodic /annual project work and financial plans; physical, procurement, etc.) of implementing partners/collaborators under project components;
- Coordinate the project work, activities and resources between and among all project components, implementing partners/collaborators, recruited staff, service providers, consultants and sub-contractors;
- Liaise with all collaborators and other relevant government agencies to ensure the effective coordination of all project activities;
- Oversee and ensure the timely submission of the Inception Report, Combined Project Implementation Review/Annual Project Report (PIR/APR), technical reports, quarterly financial reports, other project milestones and deliverables, and other reports as may be required;
- Support the National Project Director (NPD) in organizing Project Board (PB) meetings;
- Prepare regular reports and project status, and recommendations on remedial measures to address implementation issues and concerns to ensure the fulfillment of PB directives;
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the overall PMU’s work plan;
- Coordinate with PCIC Support Services Group regarding financial matters, procurement requirements and other support services;
- Coordinate with PCIC Regional Management Group regarding project pilot activities in the concerned PCIC Regional Offices in Mindanao;
- Coordinate with UNDP for project implementation activities, in accordance with the requirements and conditions under the project document and directives of the PCIC and PB; and
- Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from stakeholders.
Compétences
Functional Competencies- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities;
- Knowledge in Project Management, planning and policy, financial analysis and budgeting;
- Self-motivated and has ability to work under pressure and to meet strict and competing deadlines;
- Computer literate; good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:- Advanced University degree in Statistics, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Social Sciences or closely related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in national or international organization in project management, planning and policy, financial analysis and budgeting;
- Experience in dealing with different government and private agencies;
- Previous working experience with a UN agency an asset.
- Has excellent communication skills, such as: oral and written communication in English and Filipino;
- Effective communication of relevant project information to the project team;
- Delivery of engaging, informative, well-organized presentations and timely resolution of issues.
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.