Antecedentes

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 abovementioned types of climate risks in a synchronized manner will increase the adaptive value of such options and reduces vulnerability of small-holder farmers.

The Technical Assistant (TA) will provide technical assistance to the National Project Coordinator (NPC) in ensuring that the project produces the results specified in the project document in line with the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the supervision of National Project Coordinator  (NPC), the Technical Assistant will carry out the following tasks:

• Assist the NPC in overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of the implementation of project activities in accordance with the project document;
• Assist in preparing/reviewing  and revising consolidated periodic/annual project work and financial plans of partners/collaborators;
• Monitor the timely submission of technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required;
• Assist the NPC in reviewing the required outputs/deliverables and other reports submitted by the partners/collaborators;
• Provide assistance in the holding of Inception Workshop, trainings, seminar-workshops, meetings and other project activities to be conducted by the PMU;
• Assist in coordinating the work of all components/implementing partners/collaborators, recruited staff, service providers, consultants and sub-contractors;
• Prepare monthly evaluation of project activities and accomplishments of all components/ implementing partners/collaborators;
• Provide assistance to partners/collaborators in the conduct of their project activities;
• Assist the NPC in liaising with relevant private and government agencies to ensure the effective coordination of all project activities;
• Participate in organizing Project Board (PB) meetings, including drafting of progress reports and other reports to the PB and ensuring the fulfillment of PB directives;
• Participate in and records highlights of meetings of PMU;
• Coordinate with PCIC re financial matters, support services and pilot project implementation in the concerned PCIC Regional Offices in Mindanao;
• Coordinate with UNDP re project implementation activities;
• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from stakeholders; and
• Perform other duties and related functions.

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

• 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;
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities;
• Good communications; has excellent communication skills, oral and written communication in English and Filipino;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
• Good knowledge of budget control and financial management;
• Effective communication of relevant project information to the project team;
• Delivery of engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; and timely resolution of issues.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education: 

• University degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, Business Economics, Finance, Statistics, or closely related field

Experience: 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in technical assistance in project management, planning and policy, financial analysis and budgeting;
• Experience in dealing with different government and private agencies;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) an advantage;
• Previous working experience with a UN agency an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English; well versed in national language.

Application procedure:

The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and attach the UN Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/operations/jobs/   and send to us  on or before 30 November 2014.  Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed (upload it at the place of CV when prompted because the system takes only one attachment).

 UNDP is an equal opportunity employer.  Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.