Project Coordinator

2.Provide technical lead for project planning, management and implementation of the project

• Provide direction and guidance to project team
• Implement project activities as guided by the ProDoc;
• Develop annual work plans for the projects in consultation with the IP and in agreement with GEF and UNDP guidelines;
• Responsible for the narrative and financial reporting on project and the overall quality assurance of implementation.
• Manage and monitor the project risks;
• Update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log;
• Lead the recruitment, procurement, and other administrative tasks inclusive of drafting TORs, according to UNDP rules and regulations;
• Supervise the maintenance of the project related documentation
• Organize Project Board Meeting
• Follow-up on the implementation of Project Board decisions and recommendations;
• Oversee the activities of the project team, as well as local and international experts;
• Prepare Final Project Review Reports being submitted to the Project Board.
• Identify follow-on actions and submit them for consideration to the Project Board;

3.Knowledge management and learning

• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example:
• Identify significant capacity-building opportunities,
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Display understanding of the relevant contemporary ICT tools
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners.

4. Partnership building and resource mobilization

• Advocates for UNDP’s work and represent UNDP with national authorities, the donor community, and international financial institutions, where requested;
• Establish and maintain dialogue with government officials, both local and national, NGOs, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring accurate interpretation of the project’s mission;
• Supports programming work and participates effectively in coordination forums and frameworks.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Institutional Arrangement

Reports to the Cluster Lead of MCO Prevention, Recovery and Resilience (PRR) Cluster with secondary reporting lines to the Head of the Dominica Project Office .

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Competencies

Please refer to the competency framework site for the entire list of competencies and further explanations.

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

Min Education requirements: 

• Advanced university degree (master´s degree or equivalent) in environmental management, natural resource management, disaster management, agricultural technology, climate change, sustainable development, gender studies or related field.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor´s Degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree. 

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced
  knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

•    Experience in logistics and/or procurement.
•    Experience in proposal development and/or report writing.
•    Experience in project management or coordination specifically on donor funded projects.
•    Experience working with multiple stakeholders and establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and government.
•    Experience in project management, or climate change, agriculture technology and or sustainable development.
•    Experience working in the UN common system, international organization or NGO desirable.
•    Knowledge and work experience with indigenous population is advantageous.

Required Language(s) Written and spoken. 

All applicants must be nationals of Dominica or have legal status to work in Dominica e.g. Caricom Skills Certificate.

Undertakes such travel as may be required from time to time in connection with project execution.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

All posts in the NPSA categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  
 

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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