• Coordinate the regular assessment of the available capacity, development requirements, objective, and plan and manage the distribution of responsibilities amongst team members and organize monitoring and tracking system of all project services and relevant resources of stakeholders;
• Ensure establishment and development of project staffing plan in consultation with the main stakeholders and counterparts, oversee the recruitment, performance management and capacity development of personnel;
• Develop and maintain an effective team of staff, Help establish and manage the team within NEPA and MRRD as appropriate for achieving program outcomes , ensure timely flow of information and adequate reporting and monitoring of Progress. Lead the development and establishment of Unit’s objectives and work plans;
• Guide and set performance and development objectives and targets to the staff, arrange training programs and other development/learning opportunities;
• Ensuring effective Management of the governance plan, reporting, monitoring & evaluation and measuring the impact of the CO Program. Constant monitoring and analysis of the Program environment, timely readjustment of Program. Follow up on audit recommendations;
• Ensure close coordination and work closely with stake holders to provide advice to the NEPA leadership, UNEP and selected NEPA provincial offices to ensure effective planning and implementation of institutional development initiative for NEPA offices, staff and partners in the center as well as the provinces;
• Leading effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results. Undertake periodic review of the NEPA institutional development activities in consultation with all key stakeholders and produce recommendations and proposals as required;
• Coordinate Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the Program, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Monitor the progress against agreed plans and milestones, initiate corrective actions and produce regular reports to NEPA leadership and UNDP;
• Ensuring regular reporting and preparation of achievements on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of reports for donor and partners In consultation with the relevant counterparts of NEPA, UNEP;
• Providing advice and consultancy on environmental mainstreaming / guidelines / tools including mentoring, to NEPA and MRRD counterpart staff, departments, and other stakeholders Plan and conduct regular field visits In close collaboration with NEPA, MRRD and UNEP.

  Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team  focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Leading the implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve program outcomes. Ensure the establishment of a close working relationship and cooperation with the NEPA leadership, NABDP and other relevant departments within MRRD, MoAIL, FAO and UNEP, as the key implementing counterparts of the MDG-F Joint Program;
• Coordination and creation of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc. Build relationship with donors and other stakeholders for resource mobilization, increased program linkages with on-going activities as part of program sustainability measures. Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, seminars, as appropriate.
• Ensure the development and establishment of effective consultation processes and coordination and communication mechanisms with NEPA, MRRD departments and other key stakeholders; Lead the organization of MDG-F JP Technical Working Group meetings on a regular basis;
• Lead the organization of the MDG-F JP Program Management Committee (Project Board) meetings on a regularly basis; Develop joint work plans and implement joint monitoring as appropriate; lead liaise with counterpart of the MDG-F Joint Program and ensure effective joint reporting (technical and financial) to the Program Management Committee, National Steering Committee and MDG-F Secretariat as required by MDG-F guidelines;
• Coordinate and liaise with UNDP Country Office and ensure regular reporting as internally required by UNDP, and perform other reporting and monitoring functions as required and appropriate. Proper analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs

  Ensures provision of high quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: 

  • Coordination and identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to Program country policy goals.
  • Coordination of development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and

    Competencies

    Corporate Competencies:

    • Demonstrates integrity and adherence to 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;
    • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.  

     

    Functional Competencies:

    Knowledge Management

    • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
    • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge on development and sustainable livelihood issues;
    • Advocates and provides high-caliber policy advice to clients and ensure strong representation.  

     

    Development and Operational Effectiveness

    • Ability to lead strategic planning, ensure results-based management and reporting;
    • Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects, ensure effective coordination as well as mobilize resources;
    • Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

      Management and Leadership

      • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
      • Ability to think and communicate clearly with others, motivate and lead people;
      • Demonstrated abilities to take initiative, build consensus and make things happen;
      • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:  

• Master’s Degree equivalent to Master and/or higher Degree in Environmental Science and/or other relevant field.  

Experience:  

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with at least 5 years of direct project development and management experience in the environment sector (including international experience);  
• Proven team leadership experience (as a team leader) and management skills;
• Extensive knowledge of institutional/organizational development including working with national institutions and counterparts;
• Professional experience in post-conflict or transitional countries preferred;
• Computer skills, including extensive experience using MS Office, Project Management Tools and other applicable computer applications.

  Language Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening, and effective report writing skills;

Willingness to travel extensively within the country (a significant percentage of the work will be conducted in the field).