* Biodiversity Officer External Post level NPSA-8 Apply by Dec-18-24 Agency UNDP Amman, Jordan

Education & Work Experience Master's Degree Other Criteria A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree with two years of qualifying experience

Contribute to the development and implementation of the projects annual work plans and the process of quarterly and annual planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects. Coordinate, monitor, and close follow-up of the activities of all consultants assigned by the projects to ensure timely provision of inputs and achievement of outputs and deliverables. Manage and monitor risks and issues, submitting newly identified ones to the Project Board for consideration and decision if required. Ensure the management and administrative requirements (technical, financial, communications, audits, evaluations, etc.) of the GEF are met. Ensure total accuracy and the highest level of transparency in the management of the projects` financial resources in accordance with UNDP and national regulations and procedures. Support preparing the required financial reports to accompany the Project’s quarterly and annual work plans and reports and in accordance with the UNDP procedures: Guide in submitting the narrative progress reports. Guide in submitting the final financial report of expenditures. Support with the post project evaluation. Prepare Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors. Compiles, summarizes and presents basic information/data on specific projects and related topics or issues. Review project documents for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval. Implement project standard operating procedures in line with the government and UNDP’s regulations. Provide technical support for the preparation of results-oriented progress reports. Guide and support the focal point for administrative and office coordination of project implementation activities to process and follow up on administrative actions, e.g., recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, and procurement of equipment. Support in updating the database of the relevant public and development partners, private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders who are counterparts for the project. In coordination with UNDP’s Communication unit and other relevant counterpart communications departments, support documentation of the project activities as a tool to communicate results, deepen stakeholder knowledge and buy-in to the project, and resource mobilization for the project. Participation in the trainings for the operations/ projects staff. Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice Ensure active participation in learning and knowledge sharing in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming. Assists with writing of press releases and speeches related to events organized by the project and ensures an adequate media coverage for such events and any other strategic issues/activities linked to project implementation. Achieve Results LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Emerging partnerships:
+ Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships + Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively;
+ Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.
+ Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.
+ Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools.
+ Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Creative Direction and Copywriting:
+ Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple ways Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Agriculture Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Sociology or other related fields is required. Or A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in Biodiversity Conservation, Agriculture and Water, Natural Resource Management or other related field.Required Skills:
Working experience in biodiversity conservation in Jordan. Experience working with multi-stakeholders’ governance system. Experience in projects management. Excellent knowledge in computer skills.
Desired Skills:
Experience working with the government institutions in Jordan. Experience in budget planning and management. Knowledge of GEF funded projects, or other multi-lateral funded biodiversity related projects. Experience in projects’ monitoring and evaluation.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
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