Joint Programme Coordinator Energy/FONAREDD

• respond effectively to the engines of deforestation and forest degradation and
• ensure the inclusive development of society as a whole: women and men, adults and young people, both in urban and rural settings, including local communities and indigenous peoples.

• The development of alternative energy to fuelwood, in order to reduce its preponderance in the national energy mix;
• More efficient wood-energy consumption through the promotion of efficient cookstoves, also aiming at reducing the current demand for wood-energy and thus reduce the exploitation burden on this natural resource.

• Lead the strategic direction of the joint programme to ensure the achievement of its objectives in an effective and efficient way;
• Ensure an effective and accurate management and supervision of the joint programme financial resources and teams, as well as strong coordination and communication across UN Agencies and other partners of the joint programme, including the Government and donors;
• Ensure effective and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting across partners and activities; 
• Oversee the effective management of the partners’ budgets, focusing on achievement of the agreed results;
• Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the results;
• Facilitate the development of new partnerships and the mobilization of additional financial resources towards the achievement of the joint programme objectives.

• Provide strategic guidance to the overall joint programme for a technically robust implementation, while ensuring innovation and flexibility, liaising with relevant experts from UNDP (incl. Energy team, Climate and Forests team), UNCDF (incl. CleanStart team, other financial inclusion projects teams) and other relevant institutions; 
• Provide technical support for drafting relevant legal, political and advocacy documents related to clean cooking and fuelwood in the context of REDD+ in the DRC; 
• Maintain a strong collaboration with the Executive Secretariat and Technical Committee of the FONAREDD regarding the strategic direction of the joint programme, as well as to advise on other programmes related to energy and clean cooking in DRC, in particular in the context of REDD+;
• In collaboration with FONAREDD Executive Secretariat, provide technical assistance to the Ministries in charge of Energy, Environment, Oil and Gas, Finance, and other relevant ministries, as well as Universities, striving to build local capacity and achieve appropriation;
• In strong collaboration with FONAREDD Executive Secretariat, provide robust technical assistance from the joint programme to the REDD+ Integrated Programmes on their clean cooking and fuelwood component;
• Report joint programme progresses to the joint programme Steering Committee;  
• Provide inputs to CleanStart Incubation Programme (Challenge Fund) and incubation manuals and oversee the process of partners’ selection;
• Ensure programmatic coherence and visibility of the joint programme; 

• Ensure the overall coordination of the joint programme, and oversee its coherent and effective implementation through a results-based approach;
• Lead and coordinate the UNDP-UNCDF joint work planning, ensuring adequate inputs from and information of the other partners;
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the work plan and budget, and the daily oversight of field-operations;
• Ensure strong coordination and collaboration between UNDP and UNCDF, as well as across other partners, and ensure a timely and steady flow of information;
• Liaise with the various Ministries mentioned above and their provincial counterparts, to ensure strong ownership and involvement of the Government in the joint programme objectives, and ensure that they are regularly updated regarding the joint programme implementation; 
• Prepare Steering and Technical Committees;   
• Identify potential members for the Investment Committee to select partners on the ground;
• As UNDP is the administrative agent of the joint programme through MPTF, the Coordinator will ensure to maintain solid work relations with and to share information with all stakeholders of the joint programme;
• Ensure UNDP and UNCDF representation in inter-agencies work-meetings and other coordination mechanisms dealing with clean cooking and fuelwood (thematic groups, clusters, etc); 

• Support the design of accurate monitoring and communication tools: a communication strategy and plan, terms of reference for evaluations, reporting system, etc; 
• Analyze reports on joint programme achievements using existing UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation tools and consolidate narrative and financial reports received from UNCDF and implementing partners according to the planned annual calendar of the joint programme; 
• Oversee the preparation by the joint programme partners of the quarterly and annual reports and other periodical working plans and evaluate achieved progresses according to the joint programme monitoring plan, including contracts with partners; 
• Identify needs and priorities in the field and produce all necessary programmatic tools for the joint programme monitoring; 
• Ensure the development of the annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans; partners meetings schedule; 
• Develop a map of interventions from all joint programme stakeholders; 
• Ensure the development of a procurement plan in coordination with UNDP and UNCDF operations units, and related terms of references for purchasing goods and services;
• Ensure joint programme budget and expenses monitoring to ensure service delivery in line with the approved joint programme budget as well as the uniform enforcement of UNDP rules and procedures in all joint programme activities under UNDP and UNCDF responsibility; 
• Undertake monitoring missions and regular meetings with all involved stakeholders, including joint programme partners, and advice on the strategy of necessary interventions; 
• Ensure that reports are high quality and  transmitted on time to the donor and other stakeholders of the joint programme; 
• Ensure the preparation and the participation in the joint-programme Board and/or in the Technical Committees; 
• Fulfill other tasks asked by his/her supervisor. 

• Management of the joint programme through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Overseeing and monitoring of the joint programme budgets in Atlas;
• Regular analysis and reporting on the delivery situation of the joint programme; 
• Elaboration of proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management; 
• Collection of information on internal and external clients’ satisfaction and needs in order to develop improvements to services; 
• Provides timely reports to the senior management in both UNDP and UNCDF on the joint programme performance (Atlas delivery, assets, etc.) and make recommendations for improvement, including benchmarks.

• Organization of training for the joint programme team and reinforcement of their capacity in delivering joint programme results;
• Synthesis and sharing of joint programme lessons learned and best practices;
• Ensure wide dissemination of the joint programme findings and progress within the relevant sectors;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

• Assist in the drafting of concept notes, proposals and in finding additional financial resources to support the joint programme;
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and partners, governmental institutions, private sector stakeholders, donors, partner agencies and other CSOs actors to ensure that clean cooking and sustainable fuelwood are always included in programs and policies development—including those of similar initiatives in the region; 
• Engage with financial service providers, investors and other capital providers at the national and international level to facilitate the investment in clean cooking; 
• Assist in developing new partnerships with relevant international and national initiatives and partners.

• Innovation-Ability to make new and useful ideas work: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them;
• Leadership- Ability to persuade others to follow : Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers;
• People Management-Ability to improve performance and satisfaction : Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others;
• Communication-Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform : Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others;
• Delivery-Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions.

• Knowledge of energy access concepts and/or issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and clean cooking concepts and/or technologies for developing country contexts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
• Knowledge of market-based energy financing and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
• Knowledge of energy access delivery models that incorporate new technologies or digital innovation and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations 
• Knowledge of gender issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis of projects from a gender perspective in the area of sustainable and renewable energy options
• Knowledge of Clean Cooking policy, principles and market-based approaches, and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations;
• Knowledge of fuelwood and energy issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results;
• Ability to plan, organize, and control resources (including teams and implementing partners), procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals;
• Ability to identify and organize programmes and projects to implement solutions and generate resources.
• Ability to write and report clearly, as well as to communicate succinctly on technical issues.

• Knowledge of Green Economy concept and green growth issues, including green commodities, supply chains and poverty-environment nexus,  and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.

• Ability to engage with other agencies, donors, and other development stakeholders and forge productive working relationships .

• Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

• Ability to identify and organize programmes  and projects to implement solutions and generate resources. 

• Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge.

• Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency .

• Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees

• At least a Master’s Degree in energy, economy or environment, or an MBA;
• Candidates professionally qualified in programme or project management will have a distinct advantage.

• At least 7 years of relevant private or public sector experience at national and/or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff, managing project in developing countries and establishing interrelationships among international organizations and national governments, related to clean cooking/fuelwood use minimization or alternative energy solutions/access to energy;
• Experience in sub-Saharan African countries is a requirement;
• Experience in managing joint programmes will be an asset;
• Experience in mobilizing resources from donors and investors for the clean energy sectors;
• Experience in working with private sector stakeholders to promote clean energy solutions and investment is highly desirable; 
• Experience in managing partners’ selection process such as challenge funds to develop projects with providers committed to innovating in the field of clean cooking would be an asset; 
• Private sector work experience is highly desirable;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc). 
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and writing skills, including the use of social media platforms.
• Experience in international organization and familiarity with UNDP management system is highly desirable.

• Fluency in both French and English.

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