Closing date: Friday,
15 July 2016
15 July 2016
Education
& Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 9 year(s)
experience
& Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 9 year(s)
experience
SB5
Vacancy
Type
Type
Service
Contract (SC)
Contract (SC)
Posting
Type
Type
External
Bureau: Asia & the
Pacific
Pacific
Contract
Duration:
One year, renewable subject to budget availability
Duration:
One year, renewable subject to budget availability
Open
to Malaysian nationals only
to Malaysian nationals only
Background
UNDP
Malaysia Country Office provides policy-oriented and technical advisory support
to the Government of Malaysia in accordance to the approved Country Programme.
The new Country Programme Action Plan 2016 – 2020 is aligned to the development
priorities of the 11th Malaysia Plan with sustainable human
development agenda at the forefront, underpinned by two outcomes/priorities:
(a) inclusive development and growth; and (b) sustainable and resilient
development.
Malaysia Country Office provides policy-oriented and technical advisory support
to the Government of Malaysia in accordance to the approved Country Programme.
The new Country Programme Action Plan 2016 – 2020 is aligned to the development
priorities of the 11th Malaysia Plan with sustainable human
development agenda at the forefront, underpinned by two outcomes/priorities:
(a) inclusive development and growth; and (b) sustainable and resilient
development.
Currently,
UNDP Malaysia is implementing two initiatives in collaboration with the
Economic Planning Unit and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The
initiatives are (i) Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), and (ii)
Enhancing Effectiveness and Financial Sustainability of Protected Area in
Malaysia (PAF), with a thematic focus on finance for biodiversity and protected
area for sustainable human development.
UNDP Malaysia is implementing two initiatives in collaboration with the
Economic Planning Unit and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The
initiatives are (i) Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), and (ii)
Enhancing Effectiveness and Financial Sustainability of Protected Area in
Malaysia (PAF), with a thematic focus on finance for biodiversity and protected
area for sustainable human development.
These
initiatives contribute to the implementation of the new Country Programme
Action Plan 2016 – 2020, particularly Outcome 2 which focuses at the national
and sub-national level to recognize and integrate the value of biodiversity and
ecosystems, and the principle of sustainability into development planning,
policy and decision making processes. The BIOFIN and PAF project outputs also
feed directly into the implementation of 11th Malaysia Plan
Strategic Thrust 4 Pursuing Green Growth for Sustainability and Resilience, and
the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016 – 2025.
initiatives contribute to the implementation of the new Country Programme
Action Plan 2016 – 2020, particularly Outcome 2 which focuses at the national
and sub-national level to recognize and integrate the value of biodiversity and
ecosystems, and the principle of sustainability into development planning,
policy and decision making processes. The BIOFIN and PAF project outputs also
feed directly into the implementation of 11th Malaysia Plan
Strategic Thrust 4 Pursuing Green Growth for Sustainability and Resilience, and
the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016 – 2025.
More
information about the initiatives can be found as follows: BIOFIN:
http://www.my.undp.org/content/malaysia/en/home/operations/projects/environment_and_energy/the-biodiversity-finance-initiative–biofin-/
information about the initiatives can be found as follows: BIOFIN:
http://www.my.undp.org/content/malaysia/en/home/operations/projects/environment_and_energy/the-biodiversity-finance-initiative–biofin-/
PAF:
http://www.my.undp.org/content/malaysia/en/home/operations/projects/environment_and_energy/enhancing-effectiveness-and-financial-sustainability-of-protecte.html
http://www.my.undp.org/content/malaysia/en/home/operations/projects/environment_and_energy/enhancing-effectiveness-and-financial-sustainability-of-protecte.html
In
this regard, UNDP Malaysia is looking for a Project Manager, Biodiversity &
Protected Area Finance who is responsible for the overall implementation of
BIOFIN and PAF by providing strong leadership on project management,
operational and technical matters.
this regard, UNDP Malaysia is looking for a Project Manager, Biodiversity &
Protected Area Finance who is responsible for the overall implementation of
BIOFIN and PAF by providing strong leadership on project management,
operational and technical matters.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
Project Manager, Biodiversity & Protected Area Finance will report directly
to and work under the guidance of UNDP Programme Manager. The Project Manager
will lead the national BIOFIN team and PA Financing project team. He/She works
primarily with UNDP Malaysia Country Office, government implementing agencies,
relevant stakeholders and experts/contractors.
Project Manager, Biodiversity & Protected Area Finance will report directly
to and work under the guidance of UNDP Programme Manager. The Project Manager
will lead the national BIOFIN team and PA Financing project team. He/She works
primarily with UNDP Malaysia Country Office, government implementing agencies,
relevant stakeholders and experts/contractors.
The
Project Manager, Biodiversity & Protected Area Finance will be based in
UNDP Malaysia Country Office (2 days per week) and the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks, Kuala Lumpur (3 days per week).
Project Manager, Biodiversity & Protected Area Finance will be based in
UNDP Malaysia Country Office (2 days per week) and the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks, Kuala Lumpur (3 days per week).
Summary
of key functions
of key functions
Project
Management (40%):
Day-to day management and implementation of BIOFIN and PA Financing project to
ensure achievement of project results and delivery of outputs;
Management (40%):
Day-to day management and implementation of BIOFIN and PA Financing project to
ensure achievement of project results and delivery of outputs;
Technical
Support (30%):
Provision of technical support services in the development of outputs/knowledge
products and design of project activities including monitoring and evaluation;
Support (30%):
Provision of technical support services in the development of outputs/knowledge
products and design of project activities including monitoring and evaluation;
Knowledge
Management (20%):
Supervision and guidance to knowledge building, sharing and documentation of
project results, best practices, case studies, lessons learned, etc.
Management (20%):
Supervision and guidance to knowledge building, sharing and documentation of
project results, best practices, case studies, lessons learned, etc.
Stakeholder
Management (10%):
Management of stakeholders and partners under the BIOFIN and PAF project.
Management (10%):
Management of stakeholders and partners under the BIOFIN and PAF project.
1.
Project Management (40%): Day-to-day management and implementation of BIOFIN
and PAF to ensure achievement of project objectives and outputs.
Project Management (40%): Day-to-day management and implementation of BIOFIN
and PAF to ensure achievement of project objectives and outputs.
- Supervision
of the overall day-to-day management and implementation of project outputs
and activities as outlined in the project document, inception report and
National/Project Steering Committee decisions where applicable; - Strategic
guidance and management oversight to ensure project implementation is on
track; - Management
of project finances and achievement of annual delivery target (at least
95%), with accountability to National/Project Steering Committee, UNDP and
Implementing Partners;
Ensure
that UNDP-specific processes (annual work plan, budgeting, procurement, audit,
monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc.) are fully complied according to
deadlines. These include
that UNDP-specific processes (annual work plan, budgeting, procurement, audit,
monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc.) are fully complied according to
deadlines. These include
i.
Preparation and submission of annual work plan with annual outputs and
activities, result-based indicators and targets with budget breakdown to UNDP,
EPU and Implementing Partners.
Preparation and submission of annual work plan with annual outputs and
activities, result-based indicators and targets with budget breakdown to UNDP,
EPU and Implementing Partners.
ii.
Development of terms of reference for technical services, consultants/experts
and specification of equipment/materials as required by the project, in
consultation with UNDP Programme Manager and Implementing Partners.
Development of terms of reference for technical services, consultants/experts
and specification of equipment/materials as required by the project, in
consultation with UNDP Programme Manager and Implementing Partners.
iii.
Preparation and submission of Quarterly Progress Report, Mid-year Progress
Report, Annual Project Report, Project Implementation Review and Final Project
Report to UNDP and EPU.
Preparation and submission of Quarterly Progress Report, Mid-year Progress
Report, Annual Project Report, Project Implementation Review and Final Project
Report to UNDP and EPU.
iv.
Supervision to all project documentation and records keeping for Midterm
Review, Terminal Evaluation, audit and knowledge management.
Supervision to all project documentation and records keeping for Midterm
Review, Terminal Evaluation, audit and knowledge management.
- Ensure
management and administrative requirements (technical, financial,
communications, audits, evaluations, etc.) of the different partners/donors
(notably the European Commission, the German Ministry of Environment and
Global Environment Facility) are met; - Management
of risks and issues, and execution of adaptive management in consultation
with and upon decision from UNDP Programme Manager and National Project
Director if required; - Management
of national BIOFIN team and PA Financing project team to ensure the teams
operate in a productive manner, through a clear division of labour,
setting of specific annual goals and targets for all team members
including annual performance planning at the start of each year and
performance evaluation at mid-year and at the end of each year; - Identification
and sourcing of necessary technical expertise and support from UNDP
Country Office, local and international, and oversee the recruitment of
national BIOFIN and PA Financing project team, experts and service
providers; - Management
of experts and service providers through planning, implementing, managing
and monitoring the delivery of outputs, reports and knowledge products; - Supervision
of the planning and organisation of events and capacity building
activities such as conference, workshop, training, consultations, meetings
of the National/Project Steering Committee, Technical Working Committee
and Core Groups, and technical missions; - Ensure
that the BIOFIN and PA Financing project draw from and feed into each
other, avoiding duplication and maximizing synergy. - Completion
of other relevant duties and tasks assigned by UNDP Programme Manager.
2.
Technical Support (30%)
Technical Support (30%)
Provision
of technical support services in the development of outputs/knowledge products,
design of project activities including monitoring and evaluation.
of technical support services in the development of outputs/knowledge products,
design of project activities including monitoring and evaluation.
- Review
and contribution to all outputs and deliverables produced under the BIOFIN
and PAF project; - Development
and implementation of capacity building activities aimed at government
counterparts, civil society groups, media and relevant stakeholders; - Contribution
of written inputs to UNDP flagship products/newsletter/policy brief (e.g.
Human Development Report), knowledge networks and communities of thematic
practice based on BIOFIN and PAF results, lessons learned and best
practices; - Preparation
and design of biodiversity and protected area finance solutions at the
national, sub-national and/or local level in full-fledged
proposals/roadmaps for initiation by implementing partners and relevant
stakeholders; - Development
of sustainable finance strategy for national and sub-national Conservation
Trust Funds and protected area agencies; - Preparation
and development of organizational structure and/or business development
units in the Implementing Partners to implement protected area business
plans and/or sustainable finance strategy.
3.
Knowledge Management (20%)
Knowledge Management (20%)
Supervision
and guidance to knowledge building, sharing and documentation of project
results, best practices, case studies, lessons learned, etc.
and guidance to knowledge building, sharing and documentation of project
results, best practices, case studies, lessons learned, etc.
- Preparation
and update of project information page, project stories for UNDP websites,
government and relevant websites, media, etc.; - Development
of knowledge products with UNDP, implementing partners and
consultants/experts; - Supervision
and contribution to the design and publication of communication materials
and knowledge products and knowledge-sharing platforms; tools and mechanisms; - Supervision
to the synthesis and documentation of project results, lessons learned,
best practices and case studies draw from BIOFIN and PAF project; - Sharing
of knowledge and information between UNDP, project management and
government counterparts in the process of project implementation; - Ensure
that no statements are made or announced, and no data or information
released regarding the projects without prior consent from UNDP, EPU and
implementing partners.
4.
Stakeholder Management (10%)
Stakeholder Management (10%)
Management
of stakeholders and partners under the BIOFIN and PAF project.
of stakeholders and partners under the BIOFIN and PAF project.
- Identification
of stakeholders and implementation partners for the undertaking of various
outputs and activities; - Preparation
and implementation of a stakeholder mapping and stakeholder
engagement/partnership strategy including civil society/non-government
organisations and indigeneous & local communities with activities,
targets and expected results. - Supervision
to the preparation and update of a list of project stakeholdres, partners
and beneficiaries in a half-yearly basis; - Liaison
with other relevant UNDP Country Offices, UNDP-supported project
colleagues, government and relevant partners/stakeholders regarding BIOFIN
and PAF project, including to share information about trends, issues and
results in the thematic area, to coordinate and utilize resources
effectively and efficiently.
Impact
of Results
of Results
The
key results are aimed at achieving the project development objective, which is
a performance-based financing structure to support effective protected area
system management at the end of the projects.
key results are aimed at achieving the project development objective, which is
a performance-based financing structure to support effective protected area
system management at the end of the projects.
The
key results also contribute to the outcome achievement of the UNDP Country
Programme Action Plan 2016 – 2020, in particular, the Outcome 2 of Sustainable
and Resilient Development.
key results also contribute to the outcome achievement of the UNDP Country
Programme Action Plan 2016 – 2020, in particular, the Outcome 2 of Sustainable
and Resilient Development.
Competencies
Core
Competencies
Competencies
- Promoting
ethics and integrity - Building
support and political acumen - Building
staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation - Building
and promoting effective teams - Creating
and promoting enabling environment for open communication - Sharing
knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge
sharing and learning
Functional
Competencies
Competencies
Advocacy/Advancing
A Policy-Oriented Agenda
A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level
2: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
2: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
- Creates
effective advocacy strategies - Performs
analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the
formulation of institutional responses
Project
Management
Management
Level
3: Results-based project management
3: Results-based project management
- Effectively
manage and implement project outputs and activities to achieve outcomes; - Implement
UNDP monitoring and evaluation requirements by ensuring 100% compliance; - Perform
adaptive management to address project implementation issues
Innovation
and Marketing New Approaches
and Marketing New Approaches
Level
2: Developing new approaches
2: Developing new approaches
- Seeks
a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals - Identifies
new approaches and promotes their use in other situations - Creates
an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking - Makes
the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor
Promoting
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level
2: Developing tools and mechanisms
2: Developing tools and mechanisms
- Makes
the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into
the design of new approaches - Identifies
new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Job
Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level
2: In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
2: In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
- Understands
more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the
fundamental concepts of related disciplines - Keeps
abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job
knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally - Demonstrates
comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work
assignments - Demonstrates
comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and
project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Client
Orientation
Orientation
Level
2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
- Anticipates
client needs - Works
towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between
the clients and service provider - Demonstrates
understanding of client’s perspective - Solicits
feedback on service provision and quality
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education
- Master’s
degree or higher in Conservation/Environmental Finance, Economics,
Environmental Economics, Environmental Management/Science, Natural
Resource Management, Public Finance, Business Administration with a
specialization in Public Finance, or other closely related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum
of 9 years of professional experience in environmental management and/or
biodiversity conservation, of which at least 3 years working in
biodiversity finance, policy and/or planning.
Language
- Proficiency
in written and oral English and Bahasa Malaysia
Other
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience
in results-based and results-oriented project implementation and
management; - Experience
in managing teams and promoting their capacity development; - Experience
in overseeing and guiding the development of communications and knowledge
management strategies and products; - Strong
knowledge of government financial and budgetary planning in Malaysia; - Proven
track record of drafting relevant materials (publications, reports and
related documentation) in the field of environmental economics/financing
for biodiversity/protected area management; - Excellent
communication (written and oral) skills; - Working
experience with international organization or private sector would be an
advantage.
