Consistent with its mandate to prioritize the acquisition, adoption, innovation, and application of science and technology for development and its pursuit of competence, excellence and service innovation as provided in both the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Revised Transition Plan 2019-2022 for the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, the Bangsamoro Government, through the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), forged a partnership with UNDP that seeks to apply, where possible, the strategic framework and principles of the UNDP-supported Access to Information (a2i) program to the specific social, cultural and economic contexts of BARMM.
Known as the flagship programme of the Digital Bangladesh agenda by the Government of Bangladesh, a2i was selected given similar starting challenges in Bangladesh and BARMM of connectivity and local governance in remote, rural locations; shared social and cultural context; and, a2i’s recognized status as a leading global program that has dramatically improved citizens access to services and information, and expanded unprecedented opportunities for community participation at the local level.
This project titled “Localizing e-Government for Accelerated Provision of Services (LEAPS)” will build on the a2i experience towards the transformation in local governance in BARMM by significantly accelerating connectivity in communities and opening up governance by enabling citizens to capitalize on the benefits of connectivity, such as through improved access to services and information, community enterprise development, assisted rural e-commerce, and skills development. The LEAPS Project is a way to overcome the dependencies on archaic, paper-based and manual processes within and among the local government units (LGUs). This program will also maximize the use of MILG’s limited manpower and resources to effectively and efficiently deliver and monitor frontline services.
The overarching outcome of the LEAPS Project is to ensure that “the most marginalized, vulnerable and at-risk people and groups benefit from inclusive and quality services and live in a supportive environment wherein their nutrition, food security, and health are ensured/protected”, its outputs are targeted as follows: a) strengthening of the MILG to provide people’s access to ICT and inclusive digital solutions; b) improvement of citizens ‘access to quality e-services reducing time and efforts of availing public services; c) LGUs are effectively and efficiently use disaggregated data for development and resilience planning, programming, budgeting and governance; and d) citizens are organized and capacitated to monitor delivery of services and optimal use of ICT equipment and digital solutions.
The initial phase of the LEAPS project is set to commence this year to kickstart its preparatory activities and set its foundations. Activities will focus on the MILG and the two pilot (2) LGUs. In this regard, UNDP is looking for a Project Manager for LEAPS Project that shall lead the PMO and will be responsible for the overall management of project activities.
The Project Manager will ensure not only effective day-to-day operations but also strategic leadership and innovation, the Project Manager will also lead the project’s efforts to boost the quality, usefulness and project impact of the LEAPS Project and build MILG, LGUs and CSOs competencies to support e-Governance.
He/she is expected to analyze and interpret the UNDP's financial rules and regulations and other corporate policies and processes on project and procurement management to accelerate the delivery of outputs. S/he is expected to promote a collaborative and client-focused approach to delivering quality services and results. S/he shall lead a team that is composed of a Project Officer and a Finance and Administrative Assistant and work closely with responsible parties, consultants, and suppliers to deliver services with impact.
Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Institutions & Partnerships Team Lead and the Head of the UNDP Cotabato Office, the Project Manager is expected to work closely with the MILG-Local Government Supervision Division (LGSD), other relevant MILG officers and other BARMM ministries and offices. He/she is expected to collaborate with relevant UNDP Philippines Country Office and UNDP Cotabato Field Office staff and project teams.
The Key Summary of Functions:
1. Ensurestrategicmanagementoftheprojectandprovideday-to-dayfinancial andadministrativemanagementforthe delivery of the project’s activities focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key counterparts to ensure the strategic positioning of UNDP focusing on achievement of the followingresults:
4. Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) focusing on achievement of the following results:
5. Ensuresprovisionoftop-qualityadvisoryservicesandfacilitationofknowledgebuildingandmanagementfocusing on achievement of the following results:
Core:
Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers
People Management Ability to improve performance & satisfaction
Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions
Technical/Functional:
Project Management Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures,and protocols to achieve specific goals,
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Monitoring and Evaluation Knowledge of methodologies, assessment tools, systems & apply practical experience in planning, monitoring, evaluating & reporting
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical solutions
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Knowledge Management Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Collaboration and Partnership Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent degree in business or public administration, information management, statistics, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area.
A first-level university degree in combination with seven (7) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
Language Requirements:
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Contract Duration: 6 months
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