Background
Following its Country Programme Document (CPD) for the Kyrgyz Republic for 2023-2027, UNDP supports the Kyrgyz Republic in moving towards a low-carbon, risk-informed and resilient development, sustaining and protecting healthy ecosystems to implement international climate action commitments.
The Climate, Environment and Energy (CEE) Cluster is the largest programme cluster at UNDP Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on delivering solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation policies, environmental protection, biodiversity, natural resources management, sustainable energy and disaster risk management.
The cluster works with a variety of partners at regional, national, and sub-national levels for the transparent, accountable, and sustainable management of natural resources, renewable energy, ecosystem services, chemicals, and waste, for ensuring better livelihoods for the Kyrgyz citizens. At a larger scale, the CEE’s interventions are aimed at helping the Kyrgyz Republic transition toward a low-emission and climate resilient sustainable development, prepare for and build resilience to the impacts of climate change, and pursue low-carbon development pathways that guarantee a cleaner, greener, and a more secure future.
It is within this context that UNDP in the Kyrgyz Republic seeks to bring on board a Field Project Associate to provide field support in community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination for the Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management team within the CCE cluster. This field-based position will support the implementation of UNDP’s projects focused on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, ensuring effective on-the-ground delivery across Osh, Batken, and Djalal -Abad regions in Kyrgyzstan. The Field Project Associate will also maintain records to enhance program efficiency and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Field Project Associate will support project implementation by undertaking the following scope of work.
Support field-level implementation and monitoring of project activities focusing on the achievement of the following results: Support implementation of project activities in line with the Annual Work Plan (AWP), including preparing periodic technical and financial reports and conducting regular monitoring of activities through field visits. Assist local governments and local authorities in understanding and achieving projects objectives. Provide guidance in managing and monitoring interventions and propose work plan adjustments as needed. Conduct regular monitoring of field activities by responsible parties to ensure compliance with project design and relevant regulations. Analysis, research, summary, and presentation of basic information/data on field activities and related topics.
2. Provide programme support to subnational government counterparts and key stakeholders
Under project leadership guidance, facilitate close collaboration with oblast, district, and local-level government bodies and other stakeholders. Support the collection and analysis of data relevant to climate change adaptation and disaster risk management use, integrating these insights into local planning processes. Support capacity-building initiatives, aiding local stakeholders in the preparation of inclusive development plans that integrate climate change adaptation and disaster risk management priorities.
3. Administrative support to the implementation of project activities
Assist in planning and organizing trainings and events to ensure the participation of local stakeholders while adhering to program standards for inclusivity and gender equality. Organize field visits, missions, and meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements are in place. Assist in compiling expenditure reports and financial documentation as required. Prepare routine correspondence, meeting minutes, background materials, and other necessary documents.
4. Support effective mainstreaming of gender equality and community participation:
Ensure gender equality and community participation in project activities, with a particular focus on projects sites. Ensure that all collected data is gender-disaggregated to support gender-sensitive reporting and monitoring.
5. Support facilitating knowledge sharing and communication:
Facilitate consultation, exchange of information, and knowledge-sharing among local stakeholders. Support project communication efforts, including news articles, storytelling, social media, and online presence, in coordination with the lead communication expert. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or project management. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
6. The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that:
human rights and gender equality is prioritized as ethical principle within all actions. activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”. any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender is respected within all implementations including data production. differentiated needs of women and men are considered. inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created. necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, training etc. introduced.
Institutional Arrangement
Field Project Associate will be based in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and will work under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator in Bishkek, closely collaborating with UNDP colleagues in the Batken and Osh regional offices. In carrying out duties, Field Project Associate will work closely with the relevant ministries, as well as with district and local-level stakeholders in the Osh, Batken, and Jalal-Abad oblasts, along with other project partners and stakeholders.
Competencies
Core:
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-functional and Technical Competencies:
Business Development - Knowledge Facilitation
Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.
Business Development - Human- centered Design
Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process. Knowledge and understanding of human centred design principles and practices.
Business Management - Communication
Communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
2030 agenda- people - Gender
Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation
Admin and operation - Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings)
Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.
Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Secondary education is required.
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Environment, Development, International relations, Social Science or other relevant related fields will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.Experience:
• Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience for of experience in supporting local governments and/or communities in the area of nature resources management and/or disaster risk management and/or climate change adaptation or related field.
Required skills:
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications and email/internet; database management skills; and use of office equipment.
Desired skills:
• Practical knowledge and experience in operational/administrative support and monitoring and evaluation of project activities in the fields of сlimate change adaptation and/or disaster risk management or related field.
• Experience providing project management support, including drafting correspondence on budgets, financial issues, and project documentation.
• Experience collaborating with government bodies and diverse stakeholders (e.g., development partners, CSOs, local communities, academia).
• Knowledge of Government and UN/UNDP procedures.
• Experience in conflict resolution, inter-group mediation, as well as prevention of conflicts of interest.Required Languages:
• Fluency in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English is required.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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