Project Manager – Implementing DRT Recovery Projects
The Project Manager will
be fully responsible for the oversight and implementation of the project titled
“Strengthening Capacities for Crisis Assessment and Recovery Planning”, PDNA
Rollout IV funded by the EU and will contribute to other projects implemented
by the Recovery team including the project “Strengthening Disaster Risk
Governance and Recovery Capacities” approved by EU.
Duties And
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will
be responsible for the day-to-day management of the DRT’s Recovery Projects.
The key functions of the Project Manager are as follows:
Provide
technical support for the implementation of the DRT’s recovery projects.
Provide technical advice for the design and development of UNDP/ UN disaster recovery initiatives in support of the national governments and regional organizations
Advocate,
develop network and partnership on disaster recovery and related subjects on
behalf of DRT
Facilitate
knowledge building, knowledge sharing, and guidance to all stakeholders on
disaster recovery issues
Support
the Disaster Risk Reduction Recovery Team with any other portfolio-related
tasks that include research, analysis, and communication.
Provide Technical Support
for the implementation of the DRT Recovery project:
Lead
the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Team (DRT)
project on “Strengthening Capacities for Crisis Assessment and Recovery
Planning” (PDNA Roll out IV) in consultation with internal and external partners
Provide
direction and guidance to corporate disaster recovery initiatives at the
global, regional, or national level; in particular, contribute to deliverables
of the global DRT work plan and the implementation of the PDNA IV project
Manage
and achieve outputs of projects through project activities and according to the
established workplan
Contribute
to the implementation of the project “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance
and Recovery Capacities” as and when requested
Maintain
close coordination and dialogue with UNDP Regional Centers, Country Offices as
well as the EU, WB and UN Agencies to promote synergies at the subnational,
national, regional and global levels for joint implementation of the project
activities.
Contribute
to the design and delivery of PDNA/DRF capacity development programs for
pre-and post-disaster recovery planning at national and regional level
Monitor
ongoing projects substantively through discussing project work plans, progress
and performance; conduct evaluation missions and write TORs for consultants;
propose direction and solutions in steering committee meetings, resolve
problems in execution and implementation streamlining relations between
national country offices, consultants and project stakeholders
Monitor
financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of
financial reports
Manage
and monitor project risks as identified in Project Document. Identify new risks
and submit them to the project Board
Prepare
quarterly projects progress reports and donor reports; Report on activities
undertaken in each project at end of assignment.
Ensure
closure of DRT Recovery projects in Atlas.
Technical leadership and
advice
Provide
technical advice for the design and development of UNDP/ UN disaster recovery
initiatives in support of the national governments and regional organizations
Provide
inputs for the formulation of UNDP/ UN system policy, guidelines and practice
notes on disaster risk reduction and recovery.
Provide
strategic and technical advice, and support the design and initiation of
disaster risk reduction initiatives or engagements in areas such as
pre-disaster preparedness for recovery, post disaster recovery and post-
conflict recovery
Support
the Recovery Team in conducting Need Assessments and developing Recovery
Framework.
Facilitate
and support PDNA and CRNA and other recovery related trainings
Support
the design and facilitation of regional and national multi-stakeholder
processes, building regional and national capacities for disaster risk
assessment and management
Advocacy, networking and
partnership
Increase
awareness of National Governments, UN Country Teams, Regional Centers and
regional bodies of PDNA/DRF methodologies and processes Represent UNDP in
meetings on disaster recovery and related subjects, including PDNA/DRF
Facilitate
advocacy efforts related to mainstreaming disaster reduction and recovery into
UNDP/ UN system supported development initiatives at global, regional and
national level.
Establish
Disaster Recovery networks and build capacity for Disaster Recovery at global,
regional and national level
Knowledge management
Facilitation
of knowledge building, knowledge sharing and guidance to all stakeholders on
disaster recovery issues
Lead
the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, including development
of communication materials for distribution at global, regional and national
level.
Organize
and plan training on disaster recovery methodologies, in particular PDNA/DRF to
be applied at national and national level
Promote
collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies,
NGOs, and other organizations on disaster recovery issues
Contribute
to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Support the Disaster Risk
Reduction Recovery Team with any other portfolio related tasks that include
research, analysis, and communication
Support
research on other thematic areas related to disaster recovery and preparedness
in the context of the new team strategy and UNDP Strategic Plan
Develop
briefs, talking points, slide decks, etc.
Institutional Arrangement
The
Project Manager will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the
Recovery Advisor and the Programme Specialist.
Under
the overall supervision of the Recovery Advisor, the Project Manager will be
responsible for the implementation of the DRT portfolio of projects. The
Project Manager will be office based and travel when required for project
related activities will work in close cooperation with other DRT Team members,
UNDP Regional Bureaus and Country Offices.
Core Competencies
Achieve
Results: Demonstrate focus on achieving quality results and impact
Think
Innovatively: Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods
Learn
Continuously: Actively pursue opportunities for learning and self-development
professionally and personally
Adapt
with Agility: Be flexible in handling change, and adopt new ideas, approaches
and ways of working
Act
with Determination: Pursue everything with motivation and drive
Engage
and Partner: Act in a way that demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence,
showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others
Enable
Diversity and Inclusion: Treat all individuals with respect, consider ethical
implications and respond sensitively to all differences among people
People Management
Demonstrate
managerial intelligence;
Manage
performance and ensure accountability;
Cross-Functional &
Technical Competencies
Execute
& Learn – Technical:
Performs
defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work;
Implement
& Manage – Technical:
Exercises
skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and
team responsibilities, in area of work
Desired Additional Skills
And Competencies
Good
understanding and/or direct work experience with development agencies such as
international organization and/or national or international NGOs, in particular
EU, World Bank, ADB.
Experience
in inter-agency coordination in post-conflict and/or post- natural disaster
settings and working with donors and NGOs.
Experience
in the development of knowledge products.
Education
Required Skills and
Experience
Master’s
Degree (or equivalent) in development/environmental studies, disaster
management and/or climate change adaption or any other related field.
Experience
Minimum
of 5 years of working experience at national or international level in
planning, implementing and managing programs and/or projects related to
development – with preference for programs/projects related to climate and
disaster risk reduction and recovery
Required Skills
Experience
as well as knowledge in the areas of Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and
Recovery, including pre-disaster preparedness for recovery and post-disaster
needs assessment, is required.
Language
Fluent
English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
How To Apply
Closing Date ; 11/09/2023, 07:59 AM
