UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION

I. Position Information

Job code title:

Pre-classified grade

Supervisor:

Duration of Initial Contract :

UN Programme Coordinator

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Chair of the UN Theme Group on Environment and Climate Change, and the UN Resident Coordinator

One year (full time) – Renewable

 II. Organizational Context

Under a new UN-China Climate Change Partnership Framework (CCPF) (Budget: USD 12million; 2008-2010), the UN aims to help implement China's new National Climate Change Programme by supporting reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through national policy/legal measures and to support improved local capacities and partnerships for financing and technology. The programme also aims to ensure that poor and vulnerable communities in China are able to adapt to the impacts of climate change through adaptation policy frameworks in the areas of poverty reduction, water supply, agriculture and land management.

A UN Programme Coordinator is being recruited to provide support to the UN Office in China to implement these activities. The Coordinator works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chair of the UN Theme Group on Environment and Climate Change (UNTGEC) to whom he/she reports. He/she will be accountable to the Chair of the UNTGEC, and to the Resident Coordinator. He/She will co-chair the Programme Management Committee (PMC) and, inter alia, coordinate the participating UN agencies' activities, consolidate the annual narrative progress report and financial report and provide strategic advice on implementation of various activities as described in the CCPF Project Document.

The Coordinator will work in close collaboration with participating UN agencies, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful achievement of responsibilities.

 III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

· Implementation of CCPF programme strategies related to climate change

· Management of achievement of CCPF results

· Creation of strategic partnerships, with special focus on bilateral donors and private sector

· Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management in climate change

1. Ensures implementation of CCPF programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Closely liaising with the Project Management Office nominated by NDRC, to coordinate participating UN agencies inputs to achieve project results, monitor and evaluate programme performance;

· At output level, one agency will take lead responsibility and accountability for delivery of each output, while working with UN agencies as partners in the output;

· Thorough analysis and research on Climate Change trends and links to the political, social, economic and environmental situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCPF activities specified in the Results Framework;

· Awareness and knowledge of UN Climate Change Convention, its framework of analysis/action and related mechanisms such as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM);

· Identification of areas for support and interventions within the area of climate change;

· Identification of sources of information related to climate change. Keeping abreast of policy changes regarding climate change issues and report accordingly;

· Monitoring and analysis CCPF programme, readjustments in portfolio;

· Participate in UNTGEC meetings and mechanisms for effective implementation of CCPF.

2. Ensures effective management of the CCPF programme within the thematic/sector areas assigned, focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

· Effective application of RBM tools, and monitoring achievement of results;

· Coordination of CCPF implementation with the various executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;

· Review and adjustment of CCPF project document according to agreed-upon governmental priorities and available resources;

· Initiation of CCPF activities, determination of required revisions, coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review;

· Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the project, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit;

· Evaluation of the CCPF programmes impact. Monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustments in portfolio;

· Consolidate the annual narrative progress report and financial report.

3. Ensures creation of strategic partnerships focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Development of partnerships with UN Agencies, IFI's, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in climate change based strategic goals, country needs, and donors' priorities, with special attention to links between climate change and the MDGs;

· Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new activities, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization;

· Undertaking advocacy task to keep abreast of government of China evolving climate change polices and legislation;

· Maintenance of CCPF project briefs, statements, and activity information for bilateral donors, academia, private sector, and other UN field offices to support UN's public awareness activities.

4 . Ensures provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Identification of sources of information related to climate change issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to CCPF policy goals;

· Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in climate change;

· Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;

· Organization of trainings for other Project Office staff on programme issues.

 IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of CCPF programme within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

· Demonstrates integrity and professionalism by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards

· Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN and the CCPF programme

· Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

· Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

· Promotes knowledge management in the participating UN agencies and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example

· In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues

· Actively works towards continuing personal learning and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

· Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting

· Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects

· Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration

· Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership

· Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

· Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills

· Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

· Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

· Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in environmental sciences, economics, management, international relations, public policy or other relevant social sciences.

Experience:

· Over 15 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level. Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis. Experience in design and monitoring of development projects and resource mobilization.

· 7 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity.

Language requirements:

Excellent written and spoken English language skills

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Please submit your application to:

UNDP Beijing email: hr@public.un.org.cn