Project Coordinator
UNDP

Position: Project Coordinator (Premium Job)

  • Category NGO / INGO / Social work
    (NGO/INGO/Social/Develop.Projects)
  • Job Location Birendranagar, Nepal
  • Expiry date Aug 18, 2022 (Expired)
  • Skills Computer skills, Project Management, Planning
Job Description

Under the overall guidance of Deputy Resident Reprsenttaive and Inclusive Economic Growth Advisor, the Project Coordinator will report to the Portfolio Manager- Governance and Rule of Lawin UNDP Nepal. The Project Coordinator will work in coordination with the Head of Field Office in Surkhet. At operation level, the Project Coordinator will closely work with the WFP LISP pilot team in Surkeht as well as PLGSP team for better synergy and coordination.

Day to day management of the Project including recruitment and supervision of staff, consultants and contractors.

  • Ensure that all activities under each output are prepared in a timely manner and implemented in accordance with stated outcomes and performance indicators;
  • Prepare Annual Work Plans, Quarterly Work Plans and other documents for the approval of the Project Board;
  • Ensure project resources, aligned with overall project resources are effectively used to achieve set project outputs and outcomes;
  • Monitor and manage progress and update risk management status to the Project Board;
  • Lead monitoring, quality data collection and timely submission of technical and progress reports to the donor, partners, and UNDP;
  • Support UNDP in organizing Project Board meetings on a regular basis;
  • Consult with the Project Board through Project Assurance officer on any issues that require the Board’s attention, including issues related to deviation from the approved work plans and deviation from the approved target and/or budget).
  • Develop terms of reference and technical specifications of consultants and contractors requiring procurement;
  • Support the recruitment process in consultation with Country Office;
  • Supervise and coordination of the work of project personnel including 15 Planning and
  • Capacity Development Associates to ensure delivery of project outputs and outcomes in a timely manner.

Coordination, management and monitoring of project finances, administration, procurement and logistics.

  • Act as the focal point for the UNDP Country Office to ensure that all financial and administrative matters related to the project are transparently, expediently, and effectively managed in line with UNDP rules and regulations;
  • Develop narrative and financial reports for the Project Board;
  • Ensure timely preparation and implementation of the procurement plan;
  • Oversee proper use and maintenance of office equipment

Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, knowledge management and communication of the project

  • Prepare key operational reports including quarterly reports, annual reports and other thematic reports as necessary summarizing findings, achievements, conclusions and recommendations on the progress of the project in the country as per the requirements;
  • Supervise the development of knowledge products (including brochures, briefs, documents on lessons learnt, evaluation reports);
  • Facilitate the dissemination of information about the objectives, progress, and achievements of the project;
  • Take the lead, coordinate and participate in the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings related to the project;
  • Create and foster good working relationships with the media (social media, newspapers and journals, radio, and television).

Technical support to the LGs and provincial governments on local infrastructure planning and overall management including implementation and monitoring

  • Provide necessary technical support to the program LGs on local infrastructure planning and implementation in close coordination with WFP LISP team
  • Provide support to the Karnali Province government on local infrastructure development in coordination with PLGSP team in Karnali province
  • Ensure coordination with WFP team, PLGSP team (PCGG and PIU) for LG’s capacity development initiatives

Ensure Gender and Social Inclusion work through project interventions

  • Provide advice and direction on strategic and policy issues to strengthen gender & social inclusion initiatives in the project plan and implementation strategy;
  • Ensure the participation of women and people from disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities in local infrastructure planning and implementation.
  • Ensure that women and people from disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities have sufficiently benefitted from local infrastructure development
  • Ensure that the concerns of women and disadvantaged group and persons with disabilities are included in the strategies, guidelines, operation manuals and capacity development initiatives for local infrastructure development.

Competencies
Core competencies:

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management competencies:

  • UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business direction and strategy

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions

Business development

  • Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

Business management

  • Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results

Administration & Operations

  • P-card program management: Design policy & procedure (POPP) for P-Card management; oversight of the P-card program within UNDP globally; delinquency review and management; annual P-Card compliance review and reporting; audit focal point for P-card operations; develops supporting tools to enhance P-card program and management.
  • Documents and records management: Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving
Job Specification

Education:

  • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in planning, development economics, or another relevant subject

Experience:

  • Master’s with two years or Bachelor’s with four years of experience in managing and implementing projects
  • Ability to manage and supervise a team of multidisciplinary professionals
  • Knowledge and understanding of local level planning and infrastructure development
  • Prior experience working with provincial and local government primarily on local infrastructure development
  • Understanding of UNDP rules and procedures or experience of completing UN assignments would be an asset
  • Prior working experience in Karnali region is desirable

Language:

  • Fluency in oral and written Nepali and English is essential

Note: This position is open for Nepal nationals only

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources ...

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. UNDP has been supporting the Nepalese people in their struggle against poverty since it opened an in-country office in 1963.

 

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