Antecedentes
To create favorable environment for the ecotourism private sector development, and to introduce public-private partnership mechanisms into the sustainable local development strategies;
To strengthen capacity of private ecotourism stakeholders and business support organizations;
To establish sustainable public dialogue, and conduct information and education campaigns, promoting the region as an ecotourism destination.
The objective of this assignment is to ensure effective monitoring, implementation, and delivery of project funds in accordance with the Project Document.
Deberes y responsabilidades
Work Performed/or responsibilities:
The incumbent will be based in Minsk. He/she will work in close cooperation with the UNDP Belarus, USAID and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Belarus. The Project Manager is expected to:
Overall project management:
Supervise and coordinate the project to ensure its results are in accordance with the Project Document and the UNDP programming procedures;
Assume primary responsibility for the daily project management both organizational and substantive matters, budgeting, planning, controlling the project expenditures and general monitoring of the project;
Project administrative and financial management:
Prepare annual work plans in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Tourism, ensure adherence thereto, revise work plans if required;
Prepare terms of reference for national consultants and subcontractors in line with relevant UNDP procedures;
Prepare annual project reports (APR), progress reports to UNDP, USAID, Ministry of Economy or other reports requested by the UNDP, USAID, Ministry of Sports and Tourism;
Ensure adequate management of the project resources in accordance with the project budget, agreed work plans and the Project Document;
Assume overall responsibility for meeting financial delivery targets set out in the agreed annual work plans, reporting on project funds and related record keeping;
Ensure proper operational and financial completion of the project in line with the relevant UNDP procedures;
Organize and supervise workshops and trainings needed during the project;
Monitor risks and project impact indicators as per the project logical framework;
Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project;
Coordinate project activities with other related technical assistance programs in Belarus;
Maintain regular contact with UNDP Country Office, USAID and the Project National Coordinator on project implementation issues of their respective competence;
Keep regular contact with the Ministry of Sports and Tourism on the issues relevant to their competency;
Assist in organizing negotiations on cooperation with national government bodies and potential donors in order to identify and mobilize resources;
Competencias
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills;
- Outstanding analytical, organizational, administrative and planning skills;
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impacts and results for the stakeholder and responds positively to feedback;
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
- Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills and ability to effectively work with international organizations, donors, NGOs and private sector;
- Proven ability to manage financial, human and material resources in project contexts;
- Ability for team work, social competence.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
- University degree in economics, environmental management, public administration, law, management, sustainable development, or other related field; advanced degree or academic training in these areas would be considered an asset;
- Extensive project management experience, with skills in facilitation and coordination, and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner;
- Previous experience in the area of eco-tourism, entrepreneurship, and SME development;
- Working experience in the field of sustainable development and environmental protection is highly desirable;
- Working knowledge of UNDP and USAID rules and regulations is an asset;
- At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience in international project management;
- Computer literacy;
Excellent written and spoken English and Russian are required.