Background
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP Serbia supports the Government of Serbia to comply with international conventions and European Union regulations on climate change, adaptation and mitigation, emission-reduction, and promotion of the transition to low-emission and climate-resilient development. Within the Environment and Climate Change portfolio, UNDP work includes assisting the Government in creating a stable and functioning framework in order to meet the requirements under the Rio Conventions (UNFCCC, UNCBD, UNCCD).
The European Green Deal and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans offer a blueprint for joint action to tackle the challenges of the green transition. The Green Agenda was shaped into regional action through the Sofia Declaration and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans 2021 – 2030.
The green transition requires a cross-sectoral approach and broad societal participation to trigger transformative change. In line with this ambition, the “Green Agenda for Serbia” project funded by the EU, was designed to build broader engagement and participation. The project objective is to contribute to the efficient, inclusive, and sustainable implementation of the Green Agenda by improving the strategic and legislative framework, co-financing the implementation of innovative pilot projects, and mobilizing additional financing for scale-up investments. In this way, the project will contribute to the green transformation of the economy and society in Serbia. The project will also contribute to the decarbonization of the economy and achievement of the Paris Agreement goals, reducing environmental pollution (air, soil, and water) and support the alignment of Serbia’s regulatory framework with the EU acquis in following five pillars of the Green Agenda:
1. Climate action, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and green industries;
2. Circular economy for resource efficiency and industrial symbiosis;
3. Depollution of the environment with a strong focus on air quality;
4. Protecting and investing in biodiversity and ecosystems;
5. Sustainable food systems for sustainable rural livelihood.
Having all abovementioned in mind, UNDP is seeking a Project Assistant to assist the UNDP Project Officer and the Decarbonization team in the implementation of project activities related to Decarbonization. This includes development of policy and legal framework (including development of the Environmental Protection Strategy), and support in the implementation of innovative pilot projects in this area.
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the UNDP projects that underpins the green transformation and decarbonization of the economy and depollution of the industry in Serbia. The main focus of the position will be on activities under the EU funded project “EU for Green Agenda in Serbia” in an integrative manner and in close coordination with other team members responsible for the decarbonization and depollution of the industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Project Officer, the Project Assistant will:
Provide support for project implementation
Provide support for project administration:
Institutional Arrangement
The Project Assistant will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Officer.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business Development Knowledge Generation
Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context,
or responsive to a stated need
Operations: Administration, Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and SecurityDocuments and records management
Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving Operations: Administration, Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and Security Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings) Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc. Operations: Administration, Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and Security Procure-to-Pay Knowledge of purchase-to-pay cycles, concepts, principles and policies, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations Required Skills and ExperienceRequired skills:
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Required Language(s)
The online application form must be fully completed. Applicants are required to carefully complete their online application form and reflect all of their work experience history in the application.
Only attaching a CV is not sufficient for applicants to be considered for positions. All applicants have to complete the Experience, Education, Language, and Nationality & Permanent Residence fields fully.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
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