Antecedentes

UNDP is looking for a National Programme Coordinator to facilitate implementation of “UN REDD Programmatic Support to Implementation of Myanmar’s REDD+ Readiness Roadmap” with the support of Pillar II (Environmental Governance and Disaster Resilience) of UNDP Country Programme.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the supervision of UN-REDD Technical Specialist, the National Programme Coordinator will have to facilitate the implementation of “UN REDD Programmatic Support to Implementation of Myanmar’s REDD+ Readiness Roadmap” on a daily basis as summarised below:

Summary of Key Functions:

• Coordinate between UN and Government Agencies for effective delivery of the programme;
• Facilitate knowledge building and management;
• Support the operations of the REDD+ Taskforce Secretariat and
• Monitor  and report the progress on implementation of UN REDD programme.

Coordinate activities between UN and Government Agencies for effective delivery of the programme:

• Facilitate and involve in the development of quarterly and annual work plans, budgets, and reports;
• Coordinate among the participating UN agencies (UNDP, FAO and UNEP) and Government agencies for programme implementation;
• Facilitate and arrange the consultations and meetings for effective implementation of the programme to secure the inputs from participating UN agencies to achieve project results and maximum synergies between these results; and
• Support the work of external consultants including operational arrangements, meetings, review the reports and work plans, and translation when required.

Facilitate knowledge building and management:

Facilitate technical consultation for the development of policy options and strategy for the design and implementation of Myanmar's National REDD+ Programme including:

• Benefit distribution mechanisms;
• Strategy development;
• Conflict resolution mechanisms;
• Other elements of National REDD+ development as required;
• Share knowledge on REDD+ by documenting lessons learnt and best practices from the UN-REDD Programmatic Support and contributing to the development of knowledge based tools (including policies, strategies, guidelines, etc.; and
• Provide timely quality information and technical advice to REDD+ Taskforce, UN- REDD Team and other partners to ensure effective development and delivery of the UN-REDD Programmatic Support.

Support the operations of the REDD+ Taskforce Secretariat:

• Participate in preparation and analysing technical reports including quarterly and annual reports;
• Ensure dissemination of information and knowledge management for effective programme implementation across the sectors, to keep records of discussion and meetings and to share information and ensure coordination;
• Support the REDD+ Taskforce Secretariat to organise the meetings, keep records/documents and translate the documents into both English and Myanmar for access by stakeholders; and
• Participate in the development of Terms of Reference of different technical teams under National+ REDD Taskforce;

Monitor and report the progress on implementation of UN REDD programme:

• Ensure that data and information are readily available for monitoring and evaluation by the UNDP Country Office, National REDD+ Task Force and other stakeholders;
• Ensure adequate feedback to/from beneficiaries on data and analyses;
• Coordinate with UN REDD Technical Specialist and work with project team to ensure project delivery;
• Monitor and ensure cost-effective use of project resources meeting the achievement of objectives;
• Monitor the project progress, activity results and outcome and adjustment; and
• Identify potential critical risks for the project, and in consultation with the UN REDD Technical Specialist, participating UN agencies, the Government and other relevant partners, formulate a risk mitigation strategy, regularly assess risks and updates risk logs.

Expected Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of the programme within the specific areas of cooperation and coordination. It is anticipated that the work of the National Programme Coordinator will have the following impacts:

• Strong engagement from different Government agencies in the REDD+ development process;
• Increased understanding of National REDD+ Process amongst key stakeholders within government and outside;
• Strong coordination between UN REDD Team, REDD secretariat and technical teams to ensure shared learning and programme development
• Effective operational engagement between the participating UN agencies and Government implementing agencies – through regular submission of reports, updates and balance transfers;
• Enhanced capacity within Myanmar to further develop and implement a national approach to REDD+.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to maintain effective rapport with different kinds of people;
• Act as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitate and encourage open communication in the team, communicating effectively; and
• Manage conflict.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments; and
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other mans of learning.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues; and
• Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholder.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to master new material quickly;
• Ability to manage priorities in order to meet tight deadlines;
• Good communications, interpersonal and report writing skills; and
• Creativity and innovation abilities;
• Ability to promote team work and shared ownership and commitment to a joint programme;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize human and skills resources;
• Good knowledge of results based management; and
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems for better coordination and delivery of work.

Leadership and Self Management:                                                                                                                                             

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Ability to manage the work of teams, subordinates and consultants;
• Proven ability to work flexibly and independently as part of an interdisciplinary and/or multi-cultural team; and delivery quality results against tight deadlines; and
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership and management.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Economics, Geography or Social Sciences, Forestry, Public Administration, Business Administration and other related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is required in coordination, programme/project management and administrative capacity in the development field of work, natural resource management and environmental conservation;
• Experiences on networking and leading a team and to plan and organize work productively with the team;
• Experience in working with government, UN agencies and International Organizations is an advantage;
• Proficient in using the prevalent computer applications (word processing, presentations, email, etc.).

Language:

• Good oral and written command of English and Myanmar language.

Note:

Candidates must apply on-line through UNDP job website together with duly filled and signed UN-P11 form, academic qualification certificates. Applications without these document will not be considered. P11 form can be downloaded here:

http://sas.undp.org/documents/P11_Personal_history_form.docx”.

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