Project Coordinator

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) was established through a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 December 1978, calling upon UNDP “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people”. In partnership with Palestinian institutions, civil society, communities and donors, UNDP’s goal is to empower the Palestinian People to establish a viable State that is able to realize the right to development for its people and support their socio-economic resilience. Since its establishment, UNDP/PAPP has delivered over USD 1.5 billion in development assistance to the Palestinian People.

UNDP/PAPP places empowerment, resilience and sustainability at the center of its operation and focuses on three priority areas: the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and Area C of the West Bank, where the needs are the greatest. UNDP/PAPP is active in four thematic areas: democratic governance and the rule of law; economic empowerment and private sector development; environment and management of natural resources; and public and social infrastructure.

UNDP and the Prime Minster’s Office have initiated the Transformative Resilience programme which represents one of the government’s mechanisms to 1) operationalise the governmental priorities and strategies in Area C, Gaza and East Jerusalem, including COVID-19 national socioeconomic recovery efforts and the Prime Minister’s cluster development approach; 2) build the blocks of self-reliance through addressing multidimensional needs; and 3) operationalise the H-D nexus in the target areas to link short term interventions with longer term results. The project is currently funded by the governments of Austria and Finaland.

This programme will contribute to building the resilience of the Palestinian people, particularly affected by geographical drivers of vulnerability, and hence aims to reduce developmental gaps and improve the socio-economic conditions towards national sustainable development. In line with the principles of transformative resilience this programme aims: To improve delivery and access to services and economic opportunities for vulnerable groups in Area C, East Jerusalem and Gaza, particularly women and youth; To enhance political, cultural, economic and social cohesion and improve inclusion of most vulnerable groups; To support institutional and behavioural changes towards improving the enabling environment to reduce socioeconomic inequalities, including gender inequality.

In this regard, UNDP is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Project Coordinator, under the guidance of the Programme Design and Implementation Analyst and the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The expected duration of the contract is 12 months on National Personnel Service Agreement (N-PSA). Extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Institutional Arrangement:

The Project Coordinator will directly report to the Project Manager under the guidance of the Programme Design and Implementation Analyst.

1) Project coordination and implementation
• Maintain and monitor project plans, activities and budgets in collaboration with other project staff and implementing partners
• Conduct regular field visits to gather data and follow up on progress
• Monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable; update the status of project risks and issues by maintaining the logs
• Identify changes and challenges in the external environment and promptly suggest necessary actions/ corrective measures
• Monitor and ensure relevant gender mainstreaming considerations are embedded in project activities
• Handle correspondence and ensure the filing system is maintained and updated properly
• Coordinate the implementation of HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) procedures in line with UNDP rules and regulations
• Ensure project implementation is in compliance with the UNDP Rules and Regulations

2) Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
• Assist in coordinating meetings with stakeholders including governmental officials, private sector, NGOs and the local community
• Actively seek the engagement and participation of women and youth throughout the implementation of the project
• Support implementing partners capacity and promote interlinkages amongst partners in alignment with the project objectives and vision

3) Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, inception reports, workplans, donor progress reports, and impact reports for the project
• Draft monthly workplans, minutes of meetings, field visit reports and facts sheets
• Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories to contribute to learning
• Monitor project implementation against the established indicators in coordination with the RBM team and project M&E officer

4) Communication
• Work closely with implementing partners, project stakeholders, relevant clusters, and communities at the field level
• Support the development of communication and visibility materials in coordination with implementing partners and UNDP’s communication team
• Ensure that all donor branding and isibility requirements are fulfilled

5) Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors

Competencies

Core Competencies:
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Communication & Relationship Management: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade, and transform
Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Technical/Functional Competencies:

Partnerships: Ability to engage with other agencies, donors, and other development stakeholders and forge productive working relationships
Capacity Development: Ability to support partner countries' capacity to manage
Report Writing: Ability to prepare quality reports in English and Arabic

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Academic Education:

High School Diploma required;
BA in international development, education, social sciences, or a related field is an asset;
Relevant MA is an asset.

Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience:

At least 7 years of experience in project coordination with a High School Diploma; or at least 4 years of experience in project coordination with BA; or at least 2 years of experience with MA.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required
Experience in handling of web-based management systems is required
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is an asset
Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures is an asset
Experience working in local and international organizations is desirable

Required Language(s):

Proficiency in Arabic and English languages is required.