Job Description

The incumbent will perform duties with respect to the following to ensure effective implementation of the projects:Management and implementation of projects:

• Managing and coordinating the implementation of the respective activities based on the relevant project documents, including, as needed, supervision and guidance of other project staff, consultants and experts with a view to achieving project results.
• Ensure consistency and integration among the various projects\' activities provided or funded by various sources in close cooperation with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Developing comprehensive/detailed project work-plans that include all project activities and roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and setting-out corresponding milestones
• Provide technical assistance for the design, implementation, and closure of ongoing Montreal Protocol projects i.e. HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) Stage 3, HFC demonstration projects, Kigali Implementation.
• Assuming responsibilities in line with the office Internal Control Framework and act as a `first authority` for Project transactions.
• Provide project assurance to the GEF priorities in chemicals and waste focal area with focus on e-waste management and plastic waste management.
• Monitoring the progress of implementation of project activities and key event schedules observing the work-plans and set deadlines including monitoring of the financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports.
• Ensuring adherence of project activities to the existing financial, procurement and administrative processes that are in line with prevailing UNDP rules and regulations and, at the same time, observing the project timelines.
• Managing project tracking in Quantum in accordance with UNDP procedures.
• Management of project team to ensure the team operates in a productive manner, through a clear division of labour, setting of specific annual goals and targets for all team members including annual performance planning at the start of each year and performance evaluation at mid-year and at the end of each calendar year.
• Identification and sourcing of necessary technical expertise and support from UNDP Country Office, local and international, and oversee the recruitment of experts and service providers

Monitoring and reporting of projects:

• Organize independent third-party verification to ensure that the implementation of project activities is being carried out in accordance with compliance requirements. Prepare and support audit of projects and comply with audit recommendations.
• Managing and monitoring project risks initially identified, submitting information on the new risks and possible mitigating measures to the Project Board for consideration and updating the status of these risks by maintaining a Project Risk Log
• Monitor performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones of the projects.
• Prepare reports of relevant project(s) progress and issues in implementation of the projects.
• Ensure projects compliance with internal quality assurance (QA) protocols and timely update on internal system.

Support in creation of strategic partnerships and collaborations with concerned line ministries/ departments, research and academic institutions, private sector and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy:

• Effectively highlight UNDP\'s strengths and significant contributions to various stakeholders, including national and sub-national government partners and private sector.
• Contribute to pipeline proposals on chemicals and waste management and circular economy in alignment with global and national priorities.
• Track and report on mobilized resources.

Facilitation of knowledge building and dissemination among key stakeholders:

• Maintaining strong relationships with the implementing partners, and other relevant partners and donors
• Facilitate South-South exchange programs to provide training and exposure to alternative technology in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector as well as in the management of chemical and plastic waste.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices derived from the project activities.
• Develop/finalize communication/publicity materials for the projects e.g. publications, awareness videos, posters, brochures, newsletters, etc.
• Identifying opportunities for deepening the cooperation and recommending adequate approaches to dealing with different stakeholders based on information on all relevant stakeholders gathered during projects\' implementation
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the Senior Advisor and Team Leader, ACE, UNDP

Gender mainstreaming and leaving no one behind

• Ensure the principles of gender equality and social inclusion are effectively reflected in all project activities
• Coordinate with UNDP Country Office and respective Project Management Units on preparation, finalization and implementation of gender mainstreaming strategies and action plan.
• Undertake gender responsive capacity building programmes for key stakeholder groups.
• Monitor progress in implementation of the project Gender Action Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan ensuring that targets are fully met, and the reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all gender-related work.
• Review the Gender Action Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan annually, and update and revise corresponding management plans as necessary.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the OrganizationCompetenciesCore competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Business Direction and Strategy

• System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Management

• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Digital & Innovation

• Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making

2030 Agenda: Planet

• Nature, Climate and Energy: Chemicals and Waste: Ozone and climate-friendly technologies
• Nature, Climate and Energy: Chemicals and Waste management: practical application

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (master\'s degree or equivalent) in (environmental) science, engineering, economy, development or related field is required
• A first-level university degree (bachelor\'s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years (with master\'s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor\'s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in at minimum 2 projects subject to environment, chemicals and waste management, circular economy or related fields, with progressing leadership/ responsibility is required.
• Demonstrated experience in design, implementation, analysis, and monitoring of programmes in climate change and environment areas, circular economy and/or chemicals and waste management or related areas is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in gender-sensitive and transformative development programming is an asset.
• Ability to prepare substantive reports, briefs, agreements, etc., in a clear and concise manner in English.
• Demonstrated documentation skills and experience of preparing substantive reports, briefs, concept notes etc. on technical topics.
• Demonstrated experience to work with a variety of partners, national and sub-national government, civil society and private sector is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word; Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, database management and research skills
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects is and asset.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge and understanding of the Montreal Protocol including alternatives to Ozone Depleting Substances and other controlled substances under the Montreal Protocol, relevant policies, and regulations is an asset.
• Experience working with the UN or other regional or international organization is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in people management is required.
• Demonstrated experience in design/ implementation of programmes and projects on Montreal Protocol, Stockholm, Minamata and Basel Convention, Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and/or on waste management, e-waste, circular economy or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/UN, private sector and international agencies/ Research Institutions/ Industrial Associations, civil society on similar assignments.
• Demonstrated experience with UN system, private sector or national institutions implementing global chemicals, circular economy and waste programmes.
• High level of understanding of global and national chemicals, circular economy and waste management priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management as part of project management

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English and Hindi is required.

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