UNDP recrute 01 Spécialiste technique régional des écosystèmes et de la biodiversité
The Regional Technical Specialist for Ecosystems and Biodiversity will be based in the Dakar Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa, and will be required to travel, mostly to countries in that sub-region. The RTS will also collaborate with other technical teams based in the Dakar Hub to ensure that the support s/he provides to country offices is integrated into the Hub’s other programming priorities. RTSs may be periodically redeployed, in accordance with capability, consent, and due process, to a different duty station as needed.
Job Purpose and Organizational Context
The Regional Technical Specialist for Ecosystems and Biodiversity is primarily responsible for providing technical, policy, and programming implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services pertaining to the work of Ecosystem and Biodiversity signature programmes to UNDP country offices, and works with other UN agencies, governments and inter-governmental organizations, NGO’s, donors, the private sector and many others.
Duties and Responsibilities
Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Policy Dialogue and Advocacy (10%)
- Contributing to a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region, including establishing contact and developing strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGOs, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like;
- Participating in the development and implementation of UNDP’s global and regional strategies on environment and sustainable development within the BPPS, GPN and beyond. Engagement in policy and advocacy work with external partners where relevant;
- Providing policy development support and guidance to country offices and governments;
- Supporting the development of strategic UNDP policy position papers and internal briefing notes;
- Facilitating policy analysis and the development of technical tools and guidance;
- Maintain trusted relationships with country offices, government and non-governmental partners’ role within the region;
- Keeping the NCE&W Regional Team informed of trends and issues with respect to the substantive technical area and contribute actively to regional NCE&W programming and Business plans;
- Keeping the Senior Technical Advisors and RTL informed of trends and issues in the region;
- Working in coordination with other RTAs/RTSs in the region to develop projects requiring technical guidance from multiple areas including collaborations with NCE&W regional team members and broader GPN and RBA teams at the Regional Hub on delivery of integrated support to Country Offices.
Portfolio Management (5%)
- Assisting in the maintenance of programme/project and portfolio information and corporate information systems;
- Facilitating the identification, and sourcing of technical expertise and support including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports.
Resource Mobilization (20%)
- Supporting programme and project identification and development, including on integrated approaches and multifocal area projects;
- Providing timely and quality information and technical advice on sources of funds, policies, priorities and activities, including the Global Environment Facility funds, the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral donors, bilateral donors and foundations;
- Identifying and suggesting to the STA and RTL priorities and entry-points for UNDP assistance and linkage with broader UNDP priorities;
- Facilitating the process of preparation, design, submission and approval of programme/project concepts and full-fledged proposals for financing;
- Providing guidance and support in the identification and sourcing of technical expertise and support including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports;
- Facilitating liaisons with potential financing agencies and institutions.
Development Impact (55%)
- Assisting with inception and start-up of programmes/projects, ensuring the implementation teams’ understanding of technical and operational aspects of the projects, and strong technical and operational capacity of project management units;
- Supporting UNDP country offices and programme/project implementation partners in project supervision, and timely and quality implementation, providing troubleshooting and guidance for adaptive management;
- Undertaking virtual and physical supervision missions aimed at (a) verification of results and (b) troubleshooting to manage technical quality assurance risks;
- Undertaking technical quality assurance of the Annual Work Plan cleared by the CO, ensuring alignment with the approved project document and technical robustness of proposed AWP activities in line with the approved project result framework;
- Undertaking risk management oversight including conducting risk-based second tier portfolio oversight and addressing escalated GEF project risks/critical issues through the Risk Management Action Plan;
- Providing oversight for monitoring and evaluation support including quality and timely completion of the annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) reports and technical oversight related input during mid-term reviews (MTRs) and terminal evaluations (TEs);
- Facilitating production of project communication pieces effectively showcasing socio-economic and environmental impacts of individual projects and its linkage to the UNDP Strategic Plan priorities and targets.
Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development (10%)
- Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of knowledge materials;
- Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve the technical quality of programmes/projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like;
- Contributing to the preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings;
- Supporting the preparation and delivering of training courses;
- Responding to queries on programme/project progress, impacts and lessons;
- Developing and carrying out a personal learning plan (5%).
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:
Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively:
Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:
Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility:
Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination:
Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner:
Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Planet – Nature, Climate and Energy:
Ecosystems and Biodiversity.
Business Management -Partnerships Management:
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Business Management -Portfolio Management:
Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.
Business Management – Communication:
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.
Business Direction & Strategy – Strategic Thinking:
Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized 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 Management – Project Management:
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management – Monitoring:
Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree or higher in natural sciences, environmental sciences, natural resource management, economics, social sciences, or development studies with a specialization in environment and development, or other closely related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience working with developing countries on Ecosystems and Biodiversity related areas of work in a technical capacity;
- Experience working with developing countries in particular Sub-Saharan Africa regions, on ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation and integrated projects addressing climate resilience and sustainable land and water management issues;
- At least 2 years’ experience with conceptualizing and developing projects and programmes, with experience with the Global Environment Facility an advantage;
- At least 2 years’ experience in guiding project implementation and management;
- Direct donor financed project management experience is an advantage;
- Experience in supporting policy development processes related to Ecosystems and Biodiversity;
- Full computer literacy;
- Working experience in an international organization is an advantage as is knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures and practices;
Language Requirement:
- Fluency in English and French, with exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills;
- Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
Note:
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Apply Before: 07/05/2023, 03:59 AM
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