Project Coordinator

Job Description

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 program. 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.

3. Scope of Work

UNDP is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Project Coordinator, under the day to day supervision of the Gaza Assistant Special Representative and technical 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

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
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

4. Institutional Arrangement

The Project Coordinator will be under the day to day supervision of the Gaza Assistant Special Representative and technical supervision of the Project Manager.

5. Min. 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.

Min. 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.

Required skills and 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

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

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Desired additional skills and competencies

Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures

Experience working with international or non-profit organizations

Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

Required Language(s) (at working level)

Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English languages is required

Professional Certificates

N/A

6. Travel:

N/A

7. The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.