Background
UNDP launches a new environmental project “Support to the development of a comprehensive framework for international environmental cooperation in the Republic of Belarus”. The overall objective is to introduce effective sustainable development patterns in Belarus, full account being taken of environmental issues and public participation in environmental decision-making processes at national and local levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assume primary responsibility for the daily component activities - both organizational and substantive matters, budgeting, planning and general monitoring of the component implementation to ensure the results are in accordance with the Project Document and the rules and procedures established in the UNDP Programming Manual;
- Support the Project Manager in planning and implementing component’s activities;
- Coordinate relevant project activities with other project activities and relevant technical assistance programs in Belarus;
- Maintain regular contacts with the UNDP Country Office and the National Project Director on the component implementation issues within their respective competence;
- Liaise with relevant ministries, national institutes and other relevant institutions in order to involve their staff in the relevant project activities as necessary and gather and disseminate information relevant to the project tasks, which he/she is responsible for;
- Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the relevant project activities;
- In consultation with the Ministry of Environment and UNDP, draft detailed work plans, ensure their implementation, draft work plan revisions, if required;
- Prepare and provide briefing and background materials to the Project Manager, Ministry of Environment, UNDP and other relevant stakeholders;
- Draft and agree with the Project Manager, Ministry of Environment and UNDP terms of reference for national consultants and subcontractors;
- Monitor the expenditures, commitments and balance of funds under the relevant project activities’ budget lines;
- Organize and supervise workshops and trainings planned under the relevant project activities;
- Draft necessary component’s progress and financial reports, as required by the relevant UNDP, EC and national procedures;
- Supervise respective Thematic Consultants;
- Guide the work of consultants and sub-contractors and oversee compliance with the agreed work plan;
- Assist the Project Manager in guiding and coordinating the work of national and international consultants and subcontractors under the project tasks, which he/she is responsible for, and oversee its compliance with relevant part of the agreed work plan;
Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills;
- Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
- Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision;
- Strong analytical, organizational, reporting and writing abilities.
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree in environmental management, environmental regulations, business administration or similar; specialization
- Solid knowledge of principles in the area of environmental management and awareness;
- 4 years of relevant development experience in the area of environement, with particular emphasis on sustainable development;
- working experience in environment technical assistance projects is an asset;
- Experience of cooperation with international organisations and state institutions in Belarus;
- Experience in working with the civil society;
- Knowledge of UNDP and/or EC rules and regulations is an asset;
- Excellent computer literacy;
- Proficient level of written and spoken English and Russian.
- Complete the form stating their interest in and qualifications for the position (in English);
- Upload completed Personal History Form (PHF) in the required resume field. The PHF form can be downloaded from: http://un.by/vacancy/undp/form/