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The Project Specialist is expected to effectively manage the implementation of the RDPP project components following UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP). S/he is also expected to support strategic partnerships, effective communications, monitoring, knowledge building and sharing, and partnership and resource mobilization amongst others.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
Under the overall supervision of the SRF Coordinator, and under the day-to-day supervision of the Policy and Resilience Specialist, the incumbent will perform below mentioned duties and responsibilities.
1) PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ensure day-to-day management of the project, especially the financial and administrative management for effective results-based management of the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Ensure the smooth running of the project and provide sound technical inputs throughout implementation of the project.
- Ensure the effective, efficient, and timely implementation of project workplan, and delivery of outputs and contribution to outcomes through an effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) plan, thorough indicators’ means of verification log, and in close coordination with relevant stakeholders.
2) COORDINATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS: Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key counterparts to ensure achievement of project results and support positioning:
- Manage the partnership with Mercy Corps Crisis Analysis Unit through a Responsible Party Agreement, including internal project management e.g., reporting, monitoring etc.
- Coordinate day-to-day engagement on the project with country-level focal points from UNDP Lebanon and Jordan and ensure conflict sensitivity based on regular consultation and advice from UNDP country offices.
3) KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING AND EXPERIENCE-SHARING: Ensure quality knowledge, learning and experience-sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Promote and advise on relevant knowledge production at regional and country levels within the project’s scope, leveraging existing knowledge and avoiding duplications.
- Document lessons learned through the project’s adaptive management, disseminate through appropriate communications channels, and inform relevant UNDP and partner initiatives.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the SRF Coordinator, the Project Specialist works closely with the SRF team and the Policy and Resilience Specialist, to provide effective and efficient technical and policy inputs to achieving the project’s results. The Project Specialist will work closely with the Policy and Resilience Specialist, Mercy Corps colleagues, UNDP country office focal points to manage the RDPP-funded project.
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Competencies
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences |
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