UNDP National PBF Project Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
UNDP National PBF Project Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
Organizational ContextThe Great Lakes region has historically suffered from cyclical violence that finds its roots in poverty and political conflict.
“Intensifying hostility among states in the Great Lakes threatens a return to the regional wars that tore that region apart in previous decades” – the International Crisis Group warned in January 2020, calling for greater and more robust UN engagement in support of Peacebuilding in the region
To achieve this, the project focuses on resolving underlying issues and grievances linked to unequal agricultural production and trade competition on the two sides of the border.
Any promotion of agricultural production and cross-border trade needs to be sensitive to the perceived and real concerns over competition between the two border communities.
The project also aims at addressing key impediments to cross-border trade by reducing barriers to access to income-generating activities and food supplies for communities on both sides of the border.
Harassment and the prevalence of bribes and unofficial payments at the border are among the most serious hindrances to access to markets by small-scale traders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the UNDP Transformational Governance Unit in close collaboration with FAO and WFP project focal points, government stakeholders, CSOs, private companies and communities, the National Project Coordinator will implement the agreed activities as per the approved project proposal and ensure that targets are reached as set out in the approved Integrated Results Framework
Specific Duties/Deliverables
Project implementation
Ensure adequate project, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the project outcome: Social cohesion and peace dividends in the Goma- Rubavu border area strengthened through increased cross-border trade, enhanced food security and increased livelihood and income opportunities, particularly for women and youth.
Provide technical support to UN agencies and implementing partners throughout the implementation of the project
Directly oversee implementation of the project and regularly update the direct stakeholders
Project coordination
Ensure timely and quality implementation of activities outlined in the approved project proposal, including closely coordinating with WFP, FAO and their respective government and CSO counterparts to ensure timely and quality delivery of outcome activities.
Work in close collaboration with targeted beneficiaries including farmers and traders’ cooperatives to ensure their full participation in the project for long-term impact.
Overall coordination of planning, implementation, management and monitoring aspects of the project operations.
Ensure organization and continuity of the monthly technical meetings
Ensure the overall relevance, and performance of the project, the effective realization and quality of outputs, and compliance with applicable UN and SIG standards, rules and regulations.
Ensure strong partnerships and coordination between the project, the Government lead Ministry in particular the Single project Implementation Unit (SPIU), and other project Implementing partners and stakeholders, by facilitating communication and exchange of lessons learned and good practices.
Support organizing bi-annual Project Board Meetings to provide comprehensive update on project implementation, identifying challenges faced to find way forward.
Follow-up on the implementation of Project Board decisions and recommendation;
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates high moral integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards, sound political judgment, as diplomacy, impartially and discretion and proved capacity of initiative, leadership and autonomy.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic, goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitively and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies
Strategic Policy Direction
Be able to lead the strategic planning, formulation and monitoring of programmatic issues
Ability to
identify programme/project development challenges and highlights key peacebuilding issues and provides policy advice based on best global experiences and practices.
Demonstrates capacity to provide substantial advice in formulating policy options for Rwanda Government on cross-border trade and peace consolidation
Excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities, ability to get capacity built, excellent ability to demonstrate national capacities built (mastery of the tools and their application);
Programme Support
To be able to provide advice and recommendations to the UN team on how UN can further strengthen and support the government after the end of PBF project.
To be able to guide and advise, in close consultation with the Project Board in preparation of the project activities and budgets of the project.
Management
Demonstrates proven team-working skills, specific experience of mentoring colleagues and of other aspects of capacity development.
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships with national and local authorities, and donor partners.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a politically sensitive environment, with a minimum of comfort.
Proven negotiation, analytical, networking and organizational skills
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example: Excellent knowledge of capacity building theory and the application of methodology: good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies;
Excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities, ability to get capacity built, excellent ability to demonstrate national capacities built (mastery of the tools and their application);
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
Display understanding of the relevant contemporary ICT tools and continuously act towards personal capacity building;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with all UN staff.
Communications and Networking
Has excellent oral communication skills in English and competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors.
Required Skills and Experience
Recruitment Qualifications
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Development Studies, Law, International Business and trade, Agricultural business, Economics, Project Management or a related field. Post graduations, specific study and publications in peace building, food security, cross border trade and governance matters are an asset.
Experience
7 years of proven experience in peacebuilding and cross border trade programme implementation with Government Institution, CSOs, local, regional or International Organizations.
Past experience in working with the UN in particular - would be an asset.
Knowledge of UN assistance procedures and best practice and regional experience in East and Central Africa would also be an asset.
Knowledge or experience in applying peace building or PBF modalities, guidance, approachesand projects is an asset.
Proven experience in mainstreaming UN programming principles and project management principles.
Experience in working, liaising and collaborating with officials, governments' representatives, civil society organizations, and international organizations.
Experience in coordinating on peacebuilding or similar projects would be an added value.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe In-Design; web-based management systems; Fluency in the use of social media.
Language Requirements
Demonstrated analytical skills and fluency in both English and French with excellent verbal and drafting skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP National PBF Project Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda
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