UNDP/GEF partners with the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) through the Sustainable Financing of Papua New Guinea’s Protected Area Network project aims to support the development and testing of mechanisms to catalyse revenue streams for conservation management in selected pilot sites, notably Bismarck Range (Mt Wilhelm and PNG mainland forest corridor), Simbu Province (Output 3.2). This project will support similar activities in two other pilot sites, Kimbe Bay and Sepik Wetland areas.
The Provincial Coordinator will ensure the delivery and reporting of activities undertaken in the pilot site. To the extent possible, extend services to the coherence and implementation of UN-supported projects on protected areas, climate change and disaster risk management.
The Simbu Provincial Coordinator will report to and directly supervised by the Project Manager. S/he will be responsible for the planning and coordination of UNDP’s support towards environment sustainability efforts in his/her geographic area of operation. S/he will be working closely with provincial counterparts, civil society, private sector (and an eventual successor programs/projects) in planning and coordinating the interventions of the key actors involved in the implementation. This entails:
To supervise and oversee, coordinate, monitor and regularly report on the implementation of the GEF 6 project on Sustainable Financing of Papua New Guinea’s Protected Area Network in the pilot site;?
Actively work with the provincial administration, civil society, private sector and other relevant representatives to support with the establishment of the provincial-level coordination mechanism and structure that will lead and support better resource decisions in the province and be able to communicate issues raised to the Provincial Administrations or other appropriate authority;
Provide the Project Manager (PM) with a weekly update, by email, on progress, results, challenges, proposed solutions and actions for the following week.
To supervise and oversee, coordinate, monitor and regularly report on the implementation of the GEF 6 project on Sustainable Financing of Papua New Guinea’s Protected Area Network in the pilot site;?
Actively work with the provincial administration, civil society, private sector and other relevant representatives to support with the establishment of the provincial-level coordination mechanism and structure that will lead and support better resource decisions in the province and be able to communicate issues raised to the Provincial Administrations or other appropriate authority;
Provide the Project Manager (PM) with a weekly update, by email, on progress, results, challenges, proposed solutions and actions for the following week.
Ensure there is proper coordination of the provincial workplan and maintain better working dialogue with the partner NGOs and the communities to ensure grievances are communicated and resolved;
Responsible for capacity support to CCA communities and NGO partners for the delivery of outcomes of biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods, as necessary;
Manage and coordinate all meetings, conferences and missions of UNDP PNG in accordance with agreed terms of reference;
Support and facilitate continuous information-sharing on protected area among stakeholders;
Provide technical support to communities to access additional funding support through sources such as GEF Small Grants Program, IUCN CEPF, USAID PACAM, EU WCS support, among others;
Ensure there is proper coordination of the provincial workplan and maintain better working dialogue with the partner NGOs and the communities to ensure grievances are communicated and resolved;
Responsible for capacity support to CCA communities and NGO partners for the delivery of outcomes of biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods, as necessary;
Manage and coordinate all meetings, conferences and missions of UNDP PNG in accordance with agreed terms of reference;
Support and facilitate continuous information-sharing on protected area among stakeholders;
Provide technical support to communities to access additional funding support through sources such as GEF Small Grants Program, IUCN CEPF, USAID PACAM, EU WCS support, among others;
To extend coordination for UNDP-supported projects on environment in the province;
In an event of a natural disaster, serve as the focal point for UNDP in the province in close cooperation with other UN agencies and government counterparts.
Communicate with other provincial coordinators appointed by the project, to share information on activities and support each other to resolve implementation challenges.
Assist the CTA and PM to ensure the relevant agreements established between the Provincial Administrations and CEPA/UNDP are being implemented, monitored and reported.
To extend coordination for UNDP-supported projects on environment in the province;
In an event of a natural disaster, serve as the focal point for UNDP in the province in close cooperation with other UN agencies and government counterparts.
Communicate with other provincial coordinators appointed by the project, to share information on activities and support each other to resolve implementation challenges.
Assist the CTA and PM to ensure the relevant agreements established between the Provincial Administrations and CEPA/UNDP are being implemented, monitored and reported.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards;
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
Treats all people fairly without fear or favour.
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary;
High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society and donors;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
Treats all people fairly without fear or favour.
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary;
High level planning, organizational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with senior government officials, civil society and donors;
Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure; and
Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectiveness in an international, multi-cultural environment
Ability to quickly adapt to change, and to remain calm under pressure; and
Proven cross-cultural communication and the ability to function effectiveness in an international, multi-cultural environment
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, conservation or related discipline;
Demonstrated expertise and experience with a minimum 4 years in biodiversity conservation, disaster risk management and development programs/projects;
Familiarity with UNDP policies and procedures an advantage;
Proven good networking in Simbu Province.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, conservation or related discipline;
Demonstrated expertise and experience with a minimum 4 years in biodiversity conservation, disaster risk management and development programs/projects;
Familiarity with UNDP policies and procedures an advantage;
Proven good networking in Simbu Province.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English and Tok Pisin with excellent verbal and written skills.
Fluency in English and Tok Pisin with excellent verbal and written skills.
Submission Instructions:
Proposal must be submitted using this generic email procurement.png@undp.org address only, no later than 13th April 2020 (PNG Time). Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to Lynette Migile (procurement.pg@undp.org). UNDP will respond in writing and will publish the same response as supplementary note on UNDP procurement we site, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.
Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with proposal submission instruction may not be considered or may result in disqualification of proposal. For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to procurement.pg@undp.org.
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