Project Officer for Climate Change Adaptation - UNDP & GEF
Applications are invited for consideration for the post of Project Officer under a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) supported project on - Adaptation to the effects of climate variability and change in Agro-ecological Regions I and II - of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The project is aimed reducing the vulnerability of communities in these regions to climate change impacts. This will be involve integration of adaptation considerations into agricultural planning at national, district and community levels in order to protect and improve agricultural incomes from the adverse effects of climate change. Specifically the project will contribute to the achievement of the following four outcomes:
Climate change risks integrated into critical decision-making processes for agricultural management at the local, sub-national and national levels;
Agricultural productivity in the pilot sites made resilient to the anticipated impacts of climate change;
National fiscal, regulatory and development policy revised to promote adaptation responses in the agricultural sector;
Knowledge and lessons learned to support implementation of adaptation measures compiled and disseminated.
The project officer will be part of management and technical team led by a project manager tasked with the day-to-day planning and operations of the project. The project’s overall guidance will be provided by the National Steering Committee.
The core function of the Project Officer is to support the Project Secretariat and ensuring the high standard of project implementation. The key responsibilities in this regard include the following:
Ensure timely preparation of:
1. The project Annual and Quarterly Work Plans;
2. Financial and substantive reports to the GEF and other funding agencies;
3. The procurement plans and the detailed terms of reference/specifications for services/assets to be procured.
Plan and conduct project monitoring and evaluations, including travel to the pilot sites as necessary;
Manage the project budget in the UNDP’s financial system Atlas;
Initiating payment / disbursement requests for submission by MACO to UNDP;
Identify best practises in the Project and support the Project Secretariat in dissemination of information, including preparing information and communication materials;
Support the Project Secretariat in organizing the Project National Steering Committee and other meetings as necessary;
Keep abreast with national and international issues related to climate change adaptation and provide advice to the UNDP and MACO;
Liaise with the national stakeholders and ensure coordination of the Project with other climate change initiatives and climate change coordination structures established by the GRZ;
Mobilize resources for additional contributions to allow the full implementation of the Project and further rolling out of the successful interventions;
Ensure the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in the project implementation, including gender, HIV/AIDS, good governance and environmental issues;
Conduct any other tasks relevant to achieving the Project objectives as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
At least a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources management, Development studies or other relevant social or natural sciences field;
A minimum of three years’ work experience related to rural development, food security or agriculture;
Experience in climate change adaptation programmes will be an added advantage.
Expected Competencies
Good understanding of climate change, environment and food security issues;
Experience in developing and managing projects related to rural development;
Conversant with monitoring and evaluation of projects, including developing results-oriented targets and indicators and collecting quantitative and qualitative data;
Good communication, writing and editing skills;
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
Experience in working with the Government, NGOs, donors or the UN system in the Southern African region is an asset.
Post Location
The Project Officer will be located at the Project Secretariat at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO).
Duration of Assignment
The duration of the assignment is one year, with a possibility for renewal depending on the performance. The remuneration and other benefits will be according to the UNDP service contract conditions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter explaining the motivation and skills relevant to the Terms of Reference, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates no later than Friday 13th May 2011 to:
The Deputy Resident Representative - Operations,
United Nations Development Programme,
9350 Alick Nkhata Road,
P.O Box 31966,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Or by e-mail to:
jobs.zambia at undp.org
All applications must be clearly marked “Project Officer for Climate Change Adaptation” on the envelope or e-mail subject field. Applications that are not properly marked will not be considered. Applications sent by fax will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Climate change risks integrated into critical decision-making processes for agricultural management at the local, sub-national and national levels;
Agricultural productivity in the pilot sites made resilient to the anticipated impacts of climate change;
National fiscal, regulatory and development policy revised to promote adaptation responses in the agricultural sector;
Knowledge and lessons learned to support implementation of adaptation measures compiled and disseminated.
The project officer will be part of management and technical team led by a project manager tasked with the day-to-day planning and operations of the project. The project’s overall guidance will be provided by the National Steering Committee.
The core function of the Project Officer is to support the Project Secretariat and ensuring the high standard of project implementation. The key responsibilities in this regard include the following:
Ensure timely preparation of:
1. The project Annual and Quarterly Work Plans;
2. Financial and substantive reports to the GEF and other funding agencies;
3. The procurement plans and the detailed terms of reference/specifications for services/assets to be procured.
Plan and conduct project monitoring and evaluations, including travel to the pilot sites as necessary;
Manage the project budget in the UNDP’s financial system Atlas;
Initiating payment / disbursement requests for submission by MACO to UNDP;
Identify best practises in the Project and support the Project Secretariat in dissemination of information, including preparing information and communication materials;
Support the Project Secretariat in organizing the Project National Steering Committee and other meetings as necessary;
Keep abreast with national and international issues related to climate change adaptation and provide advice to the UNDP and MACO;
Liaise with the national stakeholders and ensure coordination of the Project with other climate change initiatives and climate change coordination structures established by the GRZ;
Mobilize resources for additional contributions to allow the full implementation of the Project and further rolling out of the successful interventions;
Ensure the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in the project implementation, including gender, HIV/AIDS, good governance and environmental issues;
Conduct any other tasks relevant to achieving the Project objectives as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
At least a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources management, Development studies or other relevant social or natural sciences field;
A minimum of three years’ work experience related to rural development, food security or agriculture;
Experience in climate change adaptation programmes will be an added advantage.
Expected Competencies
Good understanding of climate change, environment and food security issues;
Experience in developing and managing projects related to rural development;
Conversant with monitoring and evaluation of projects, including developing results-oriented targets and indicators and collecting quantitative and qualitative data;
Good communication, writing and editing skills;
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
Experience in working with the Government, NGOs, donors or the UN system in the Southern African region is an asset.
Post Location
The Project Officer will be located at the Project Secretariat at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO).
Duration of Assignment
The duration of the assignment is one year, with a possibility for renewal depending on the performance. The remuneration and other benefits will be according to the UNDP service contract conditions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter explaining the motivation and skills relevant to the Terms of Reference, Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates no later than Friday 13th May 2011 to:
The Deputy Resident Representative - Operations,
United Nations Development Programme,
9350 Alick Nkhata Road,
P.O Box 31966,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Or by e-mail to:
jobs.zambia at undp.org
All applications must be clearly marked “Project Officer for Climate Change Adaptation” on the envelope or e-mail subject field. Applications that are not properly marked will not be considered. Applications sent by fax will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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