Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Scope of Work
The project will be implemented through institutions related to Financial Solutions as indicated by the Biodiversity Finance Plan. The Project Analyst will provide technical, management, logistic, and coordination support to these institutions and other stakeholders involved in the project work plan’s execution. Daily communication with all key actors will be maintained to ensure successful implementation of activities outlined in the approved annual work plan. The Project Analyst will assist the project team in monitoring progress, submitting both narrative and financial reports on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis. S/he will take overall responsibility for in-country activities, ensuring the development and execution of a proper work plan and budget within the designated timelines, fostering effective collaboration among the national team and strong partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities
Management
• Oversee the identification, selection and supervision of national consultants and experts, in close collaboration with the UNDP Country Office, UNDP – Country Office Programme Specialist, Energy and Climate Change and the Global BIOFIN Team and write/revise terms of reference for national BIOFIN team members;
• In consultation with the UNDP Country Office and Global BIOFIN Team and elaborate/revise the work plan and budget and submit draft work plans/budgets timely for the bi-annual budget revision process (30 June and 31 December of each year);
• Supervise the work of consultants and institutions to ensure outputs are delivered on time, within the set budget, and to high-quality standards;
• Ensure administrative requirements and budgets are managed and executed in a timely and appropriate manner and within UNDP and donor rules and regulations;
• Organize all relevant programme workshops in a consultative manner, involving a wide variety of biodiversity finance stakeholders, including the government, private sector, CSOs, donors, and academia;
• Facilitate the organization of national Steering Committee meetings, undertake the same for any other proposed coordination mechanism, and write meeting reports to be shared with UNDP CO and UNDP BIOFIN global;
• Ensure timely identification of risks in implementation at the national level and communication to the global BIOFIN team;
• Organize bi-monthly meetings of the national team and. Ensure participation of national BIOFIN team members in regional technical calls;
• Assist in programme-related activities, where required. These may include planning for meetings, local and national consultations, missions and other programme-related activities;
• Maintain records of meetings, decisions, and actions among others;
• Any other duties assigned by UNDP that have direct relevance to the programme.

Reporting
• Signal any delays in national deliverables compared to the work plan to the UNDP Country Office and the Global BIOFIN Team;
• Develop workshop reports for all technical workshops.

Monitoring & Evaluation
• Lead programme monitoring, reporting and evaluation at the national level, draft bi-annual reports for review by UNDP CO before submission to the global BIOFIN team;
• Review all national-level deliverables to ensure quality and consistency with the BIOFIN process.

Communication
• Develop briefing notes, case studies, press releases, web articles and other media products as required;
• Assist with research and write and edit sections of technical reports as required.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Economics, or a closely related field is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field with two years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:
• Minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in project management, with a focus on biodiversity conservation and finance is required;
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating biodiversity finance projects;
• Proven track record of collaborating with international and national stakeholders, including experts and institutions in the field of biodiversity;
• Strong analytical skills to gather and process data related to biodiversity financing and conservation efforts;
• Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and frameworks related to biodiversity conservation and finance;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with team members and external partners;
• Prior support to the implementation of UNDP projects in the area of biodiversity, including biodiversity financing and conservation in Zanzibar;
• Prior experience in working with multiple partners and stakeholder in Zanzibar;
• In depth understanding of the political, social and cultural contexts of Zanzibar.

Required Languages:
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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