National Coordinator (Open to external applicants)

Overview

The National Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) at the country level, including supervision of the SGP Programme Associate/Assistant and coordination of the National Steering Committee.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure effective management of the SGP Country Programme team, including supervision and guidance.
• Prepare and implement annual work plans and budget proposals.
• Ensure formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Strategy.
• Manage SGP grant allocations and country operating budget.
• Exercise quality control over project development and monitor implementation progress.
• Organize stakeholder workshops and project development sessions.
• Work closely with CSOs and CBOs in project proposal preparation.
• Authorize and manage project planning grants.
• Oversee ongoing SGP grant projects and conduct monitoring field visits.
• Plan and serve as secretary to National Steering Committee meetings.
• Foster programme, project, and policy linkages.
• Report periodically to the Central Programme Management Team.
• Undertake monitoring and evaluation of the SGP Country Programme and projects.
• Perform and coordinate administrative tasks.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement resource mobilization and partnership strategy.
• Support SGP grantees in securing co-financing and project level partnerships.
• Document programme/project stories, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Access and disseminate SGP and other global/regional knowledge.
• Support capacity building and networking of grantees.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in managing environment / natural resource management projects / initiatives at national or local levels is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling web-based management systems is required.
• Progressively responsible experience in project or programme management or related area at international and/or national level is desirable.
• Proven experience in managing and/or providing services for the design, management and monitoring and evaluation of International Development Programmes and/or projects including results-based management a significant advantage.
• Experience in any of the GEF-SGP thematic areas at the national level highly desirable.
• Knowledge of strategic programmes and operational policies of international development organizations, UN agencies or funding entities like the GEF is an asset.
• Proven experience working in a sensitive environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple actors (e.g. NGOs, CSOs, government, etc.) is desired.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Economy, Public Policy, Law, Environmental Economics/Management, Business Administration or a related field is required. OR
• A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of other UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Work Modality:

Remuneration: