Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide detailed evaluation of the applications for mini-grants, including both thematic, financial and operational issues;
- Develop a detailed plan for monitoring, evaluation and control of implementation of mini-grants initiatives within the project activities and submit it to the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) for approval by UNDP and the Ministry of Environment;
- Develop in cooperation with the Thematic Consultant on Local Agenda 21 and Thematic Consultant on Greenways and submit to the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) a set of indicators for monitoring of mini-grants implementation in the pilot areas;
- Provide consultations to local stakeholders regarding mini-grants implementation, monitoring and reporting;
- Monitor duly submission of required narrative and financial reports by local stakeholders on implementation of mini-grants initiatives in line with the approved indicators;
- Provide regular information update on implementation of mini-grants initiatives to the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) and PR Coordinator for the project web site and mass media;
- Prepare and deliver presentations, related to practical issues of implementation of mini-grants initiatives, during awareness-raising seminars and trainings;
- Provide documented consultations to local stakeholders regarding implementation of mini-grants initiatives and their integration into Local Agenda 21 within work of the Mobile Expert Group;
- Ensure general monitoring and evaluation of mini-grants implementation process;
- Submit regular monitoring and evaluation reports in Russian and, if necessary, in English, on mini-grants implementation process to the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) for notification of UNDP, Ministry of Environment and EU Delegation;
- Advise the project team on potential participants for the project training activities (seminars, workshops, study tours) and assist the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) in preparation of invitations for these activities;
- Participate in selection of pilot regions for Informational Centers on sustainable development and eco-tourism establishing (Info Centers) and provide written recommendations;
- Assist the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) in development of detailed Terms of Reference for volunteers of Info Centers;
- Ensure periodical monitoring and reporting of the Info Centers work, provide written evaluation and recommendations;
- Provide documented consultations to the Info Centers regarding efficient implementation of their activities and work of volunteers;
- Assist the project team in organization of the kick-off meeting, final partnership conference and final project workshop;
- Provide the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways) with relevant written information in Russian and, if necessary, in English, on mini-grants implementation, Info Centers work and Mobile Expert Group monitoring for project reports to UNDP, EU Office and the Ministry of Economy;
- Assist the project team in regular contacts with local communities regarding mini-grants implementation;
- Support the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways), thematic consultants and the project team in preparation and implementation of PR Actions;
- Identify and share the best practices of mini-grants implementation at local level;
- Undertake any other actions related to the project implementation as requested by the Task Coordinator (LA21-Greenways).
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
Functional Competencies:
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree, preferably in the field of Economics, Law, Sustainable Development or related field;
- At least, 3 years of work experience in economics, jurisprudence, social sciences;
- Experience in working with the civil society and with participatory approaches;
- Excellent analytical, planning and reporting skills, outstanding communications skills;
- Familiarity with the concepts and principles of sustainable development and capacity building;
- Computer literacy;
- Experience in international technical assistance projects and cooperation with international organizations, preferable within UN, and state institutions in Belarus would be a strong asset.
- Fluent spoken and written Russian;
- Good spoken and written English.
APPOINTMENT AGAINST THIS POST IS STRICTLY ON LOCAL BASIS.
Women are encouraged to apply. UNDP is non-smoking work environment.