Project field Coordinator

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Mission and objectives

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.

Context

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
UNDP/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self- determination, equality and freedom. UNDP/PAPP is one of the leading agencies in the climate change and environment sector and undertakes various projects to strengthen climate resilience in Palestine. UNDP/PAPP is currently conducting research and project development to promote circular business and climate-smart management in the dairy industry. This assignment mainly supports the coordination of the constructions (e.g. biogas, composting and wastewater treatment plants etc…) for a non-profit organisation. These constructions will be implemented through NGOs, using funding from Spain, and Project Coordinator will be responsible for strengthening partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, as well as monitoring and managing to ensure that the construction is carried out at the appropriate time, quality and manner. The institution will in turn move towards circular business and become a model for other small-scale farmers, providing training and disseminating environmental initiatives and sustainable business models. The volunteer will be working at the Arab Development Society in Jericho daily basis.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Analysts or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Project Coordinator will support the implementation of the “Climate Resilient and Circular Dairy Industry” at the Arab Development Society in Jericho on daily basis, and will undertake the following tasks:
Advance the implementation to strengthen Palestine’s climate resilience, circular economy, and sustainable management of the dairy sector:
• Assists in the design, coordination, implementation and management of the project;
• Monitors progress and operations of the project implementing partners
• Prepare progress reports including financial statement
• Coordinates meetings and forum with stakeholders, donors, regional offices and others including logistic support and produces minutes when required;
• Contributes to stakeholder mapping, analysis and need assessment to replicate / upscale the project in the Jordan Valley
Results-Based Programme Development and Management:
• Contributes to the assessment of project performance to identify success factors and incorporate best practices;
• Assists in researching the linkages across programme activities to identify critical points for integrating climate change resilience and environment across UNDP/PAPP’s portfolios;
• Assists in monitoring specific stages of projects/programme implementation, with a focus on sustainable infrastructures, educational facilities, and circular business;
• Works collaboratively with implementing partners to participate in field survey for project expansion, provides support in identifying feasibility, and compile reports.
• Participates in the form
Building Strategic Partnerships:
• Assists in maintaining an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership-related issues in environment and agriculture and related areas;
• Contributes to the generation of new ideas and approaches, research, best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of improving the uptake of approaches to address exposure to hazards, shocks and stresses of vulnerable households and communities;
• Facilitates UNDP advocacy and programming to accelerate the adoption of innovations, new technologies, and designs to climate-resilient infrastructure;
• Supports partnerships between UNDP, other governmental organizations and NGO partners on building climate resilience, including strengthening the capacity of the civil society organization to improve systems to model, prevent, prepare, and respond to environmentally friendly activities;
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing.