Grenada is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of projected climate changes. Extreme events such as hurricanes experienced in the recent past are likely to become more intense in the future. Two major droughts occurred in the past years with substantial adverse effects on the water and agriculture sectors. Projections indicate a strong likelihood of declining rainfall in all seasons in the future. Furthermore, Grenada is expected to suffer severe negative impacts as a consequence of sea level rise. 1 meter sea level rise – which can be expected even under strong mitigation globally – may inundate crucial infrastructure and other coastal assets along the coast. Whilst Grenada has developed many policies and strategies over the years relating to adaptation there remain substantial gaps and challenges in a strategic approach to adaptation, implementation of measures and co-ordination across sectors and scales.

 

The Programme on Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (ICCAS) will be implemented in coordination between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Society for International Cooperation (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) (GIZ). These agencies are the Programme-implementing organisations on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) for specific components as outlined below.

 

The overarching Programme goal is to increase resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems to climate change risks in Grenada. The objective of the Programme is to increase resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems to climate change risks in Grenada through the following interlinked Programme components:

 

Component 1: Strengthened capacity of the Government of Grenada to mainstream adaptation considerations into national development planning supporting inter-sectoral mechanisms for climate change adaptation, also including the private sector. (Responsible party: GIZ)

 

Component 2: Improved planning, management and efficient use of the water and coastal zone resources thought the establishment of integrated water resource management approaches and the formulation policies and management plans. (Responsible party: GIZ)

 

Component 3: Increased adaptive capacity of communities through the implementation of concrete community-based adaptation activities and incentives in the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique (Responsible party: UNDP)

 

(4.1) Enabled access to public (bilateral and multilateral) and private funding for climate change measures (Responsible party: GIZ)

(4.2) Strengthened understanding and awareness of climate change risks and adaptation measures (adaptation plan) and disseminate lessons learned and best practices at the local, national, regional and international levels. (Responsible party: UNDP)

The Project Coordinator (PC) is a full-time, Programme-funded staff member, and shall be responsible for the overall coordination of all aspects of the ICCAS Programme. He/she shall liaise directly with members of the Programme Steering Committee (PSC), the Implementing Agencies (UNDP and GIZ), the Executing Partner (Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment), the donor (BMU) and others as deemed appropriate and necessary by the PSC or by the PC him/herself.

 

The PC will be responsible for the management of the two components of the Programme implemented by UNDP, and ensuring cohesiveness and coordination with the GIZ-implemented components of the ICCAS Programme.

 

The PC will produce Annual Work Plans and Budget Plans, using UNDP/BMU-prescribed formats to be approved by PSC at the beginning of each year. These plans will provide the basis for allocating resources to planned activities.

 

The PC will be responsible for oversight of the pilot projects, and will provide guidance and orientation with a view to ensuring that these are fully aligned and harmonised with work undertaken within the main Programme. He/she shall be responsible for delivery of all substantive managerial and financial reports from and on behalf of the project.

 

He/she will provide overall supervision for all staff in the UNDP Project Team, comprised by the Technical Officer and Administrative Assistant. He/she will liaise with and support the PSC to fulfil established objectives under Component 3 and Output 4.2. , as well as to guide and supervise all external policy relations.

 

The PC will, in coordination with involved Ministries, further produce Quarterly Operational Reports and Annual Progress Reports (APR) for submission to the PSC for Component 3 and Output 4.2., using UNDP/BMU-prescribed formats. These reports will summarise the progress made by the project versus the expected results, explain any significant variances, detail the necessary adjustments and be the main reporting mechanism for monitoring project activities.

 

The Project Coordinator shall:

 

·         Provide oversight and coordination for all UNDP project components;

·         Manage UNDP components of the Programme, its staff and budget;

·         Prepare Annual Work Plans of the UNDP project components on the basis of the Project Document and inception report, under the general supervision of the PSC and in close consultation and coordination with related partners;

·         Coordinate and monitor the activities described in the work plan;

·         Oversee the pilot project implementation and design the replication strategy;

·         Ensure project compliance with all UNDP and BMU policies, regulations and procedures, as well as reporting requirements;

·         Ensure consistency between all the various ICCAS Programme elements with the GIZ Project Coordinator

·         Develop synergies with related activities provided or funded by other donor organisations;

·         Lead procurement processes, including preparing and overseeing the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors, evaluation and recruitment

·         Contract monitoring, especially review and approval of deliverables;

 

·         Coordinate and oversee preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the all UNDP project components;

·         Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports (QPR, APR);

·         Periodically review the implementation plan and strategy and revise as appropriate to ensure realisation of Programme targets and objectives

·         Coordinate mid-term and final evaluations of all UNDP project components

 

·         Promote the Programme and seek opportunities to leverage additional co-funding;

·         Make recommendations to the PSC for more effective implementation and coordination of Programme activities

·         Represent the Programme at meetings and other related fora within the region and globally, as required; and,

·         Undertake any other relevant tasks as required by the project.

The PC will be physically based at Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. The PC reports directly to the PSC and UNDP as Contracting Authority. Project implementation will utilise UNDP procurement, monitoring and reporting procedures.

 

·         Proven ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of multi-stakeholder development programmes and projects, mobilise resources and administer budgets

·         Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organisations, in particular those of the UNDP and BMU

·         Excellent inter-personal, communication, problem-solving and negotiating skills

·         Fluency in English, both oral and written.

·         Project management certification would be an asset

·         At least 4 years of experience in rural development or working with rural communities would be an asset.

·         MSc in environmental engineering, geography, climate change, natural resource management, or related discipline

·         12 years of professional experience within the disciplines of engineering, environmental science, geography, or natural resource management, of which at least 6 are at international level, and 3 are in climate change adaptation

·         5 years’ working experience in project management

·         Previous work experience in Grenada or in the Caribbean on climate change issues relevant to the project

Demonstrated experience in management of multi-disciplinary projects, preferably of bi-national or regional scope, including team-building skills