JOB TITLE: AAP NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Background
Under the overall supervision of the Special Climate Change Unit of the Federal Ministry of Environment and in close collaboration with the National Project Steering Committee and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the National Program Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the project. This will include provision of overall coordination, management and supervision for project administrative, financial, and technical activities. The NPC will also be required to liaise with relevant government ministries, other UN agencies participating in this project in particular UNICEF and UNIDO, and other bilateral donors and other project stakeholders
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
-Provision of overall coordination, management and supervision for project administrative, financial, and technical activities.
-Overall qualitative management of AAP portfolio and provision of regular analysis on the operating environment, opportunities for partnerships and possible partnership strategies.
-Liaise with relevant government ministries, other UN agencies participating in this project in particular UNIDO and UNICEF, bilateral donors and other project stakeholders
-Proactive identification and development of strategic partnerships with a wide range of key players to buttress advocacy.
-Effective management of the AAP and supervision of the PMU focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation
-Provision of high quality, management and advisory services to Government and other partners focusing on the achievement of the following results:
-Oversee the financial aspects of project development, including assessing (i) projects’ business models and cash flow components and (ii) projects’ financial structures
-Liaison with relevant external agencies (e.g. UNIDO, UNICEF) and other donors / organizations
Impact of Results
-The key results have an impact on the timely, cost-effective and successful implementation of the AAP in Nigeria.
Competencies
-Ensures that project resources, national as well as international, are effectively utilized for their intended purposes through the (i) verification of project budgets and payments, (ii) approval of budget revisions within the agency flexibility limit, (iii) follow-up on the implementation of recommendations made by external audits and (iv) conduct of internal audits as/if needed.
-Ensures that counterpart funds are made available by the Implementing Partner in sufficient quantities and in a timely manner to support project implementation.
-Ensures that project parties, particularly national parties (including the Implementing Partner) fully participate in project implementation, effectively collaborate in project activities and duly benefit from project results. Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views
-Ensures that the results achieved and lessons learned by the project are properly documented, proactively disseminated to and duly shared with all project parties, particularly national parties.
-Represents the Implementing Partner at major project reviews, evaluations, audits and other important events.
-Provide regular updates to the Projec steering committee
-Prepare the Project Progress Report (progress against planned activities, update on Risks and Issues, expenditures) and submit the report as required by the Ministry and eventual submission to the Project -Board and Project Assurance;
-Prepare the Annual review Report, and submit the report to the Ministry and eventually to the Project Board and the Outcome Board;
-Prepare the Annual Work Plan and Budget, alongside the Procurement Plan, for the following year, as well as Quarterly Plans if required;
-Update the Atlas Project Management module if external access is made available
-Displays positive attitude, enthusiasm, integrity and commitment to produce results and leads, manages and motivates teams effectively
-Creativity, innovativeness, technical problem solving and resource management, administrative and supervisory skills.
-Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
-Write and speaks clearly and convincingly demonstrating strong presentation skills
Personal responsibility – the willingness to accept responsibilities for own actions and outcomes.
-Focuses on impact and results and takes initiative to engage partners and clients and calculated risks as appropriate.
-Manages complexity through strategic planning, prioritization of interventions and use of resources
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Should possess a Masters Degree in environmental sciences or other related fields
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years proven senior level management and administrative experience of which, at least five (5) years in Project Planning, management and implementation at senior level
Other Requirements:
-Conversant with GoN and donor financial and procurement procedures.
-Proven ability to write technical reports are essential attributes.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to network and foster teamwork.
-Experience in managing climate change adaptation related projects is highly desirable
-Strong foundation in climate change adaptation programming.
-Be computer literate Must be a Nigerian citizen.
-Must be a Nigerian citizen
Language Requirements:
-Fluency in the written and spoken English is essential
-Fluency in one Nigerian Language is Essential.
-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.
Closing Date: 3rd November, 2010
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