Job Description

Background

Climate Change impacts significantly Jordan’s priority sectors, posing challenges to agriculture, water resources, human health and tourism sectors. Although Jordan has low emissions, there is a risk of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mostly linked to growth sectors such as industry, energy, forest and land use and agriculture. Notable progress has been made in integrating climate considerations into sectoral development policies, particularly after the Paris Agreement. Jordan’s Climate Change Policy (2013–2020) paved the initial way for aligning national goals with international commitments. The enactment of Climate Change Bylaw No. 79 in 2019 represents a critical step in ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement, including both technical experts and decision-makers. Another significant milestone was the establishment of its climate change policy for 2022–2050, which provides a framework for integrating low-carbon and climate-resilient goals into sectoral strategies contributing to the ambition of a global move towards a carbon neutral planet by the middle of this century. In line with Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, Jordan is actively developing its long-term low-emissions development strategy (LT-LEDS). A National Climate Change Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Environment and consisting of the 16 secretary-generals from the line ministries such as water, energy, agriculture, planning, and industry is in place. The NCCC is tasked with providing advice, strategic guidance, and oversight for climate-related policies and activities in Jordan.

To support Jordan's climate governance in the face of challenges, it's imperative to integrate climate considerations into national plans. The project of Readiness support for Jordan’s NDC 3.0 aims to strengthen Jordan’s institutional capacities and resources to update the NDC 3.0 and to effectively involve and coordinate sectoral ministries, private sector, civil society and other key stakeholders in the updating, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the country’s NDC 3.0, so that Jordan will be able to effectively operationalize it and mobilize climate finance to improve the country’s NDC ambitious carbon dioxide reduction by 2030.

Under the direct supervision of Programme Specialist Team Lead of Sustainable Green Pathways and in close collaboration with the Programme Analyst, the Project Officer and will be recruited on a full-time basis and will be responsible for the overall implementation of the project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist Team Lead of Sustainable Green Pathways and in close collaboration of the Programme Analyst, the Project Officer selected on a competitive basis, will be responsible for the overall implementation of project activities as follows:

Ensure Effective Management, Implementation amd Monitoring of the projects` activities

Manage the overall conduct of the project.
Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved workplan.
Execute activities by managing personnel, goods and services and trainings, including drafting terms of reference and work specifications, and overseeing all contractors’ work.
Technically supervise consultants and sub-contractors.
Review technical reports and substantively contribute to development of technical knowledge products and other deliverables obtained from consultants and contractors, ensure technical assessment and control of quality.
Monitor and control the technical progress of the project and ensure adequate project performance in terms of delivery of progress indicator values in accordance with the agreed timeframes.
Monitor events as determined in the project monitoring plan, and update the plan as required.
Provide support for completion of assessments required by UNDP, spot checks and audits.
Manage requests for the provision of UNDP financial resources through funding advances, direct payments or reimbursement using the FACE form.
Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reports.
Monitor progress, watch for plan deviations and make course corrections when needed within project board-agreed tolerances to achieve results.
Ensure that changes are controlled and problems addressed.
Perform regular progress reporting to the project board as agreed with the board, including measures to address challenges and opportunities.
Prepare and submit financial reports to UNDP on a quarterly basis.
Manage and monitor the project risks – including social and environmental risks - initially identified and submit new risks to the Project Board for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;
Capture lessons learned during project implementation.
Prepare revisions to the multi-year workplan, as needed, as well as annual and quarterly plans if required.
Prepare the inception report no later than one month after the inception workshop.
Assess major and minor amendments to the project within the parameters set by UNDP-GCF.
Monitor implementation plans including the gender action plan, stakeholder engagement plan, and any environmental and social management plans.
Monitor and track progress against the UNDP/GCF Core indicators.

Ensure strategic partnerships and communication and ensure the implementation of resource mobilization

Coordination of project`s activities with other involved governmental and non-governmental organizations;
Working closely with CBOs, municipalities, and concerned partners;
Coordination of project`s activities with other involved governmental and non-governmental organizations;
Assist in establishing a trusting relationship with all concerned groups, including relevant ministries and local NGOs;
Work as a liaison officer with the local communities institutions;
Ensure appropriate stakeholder participation in the project implementation through coordination with all concerned institutions;
Participate in the resource mobilization programme and assist in drafting concept notes related to the pillar thematic areas.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Ensure visibility of the project, including adherence to visibility standards and templates of the donor, UNDP and Government, as required;
Facilitate a learning and adaptive approach to project management and implementation by supporting the development and dissemination of lessons learned;
Liaise with Ministry of Environment team to ensure proper synergy between the different components of the project;
Ensure synergy and integration with all relevant projects/interventions implemented by UNDP;
Participate in meetings of relevance to the mandate of the Sustainable Green Pathways Pillar;
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.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist Team Lead of Sustainable Green Pathways and in close collaboration of the Programme Analyst and will be supervising one Project Assistant.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management:

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Direction & Strategy	System Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Direction & Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.
Business Management	Project Management	Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management	Communication	Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Partnerships Management	Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
General (across the functions)	Public relations	Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public
Partnership management	Relationship management	Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements	Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Natural Resources, Environmental Management, applied Sciences, Engineering or Sustainability, or any related field is required, OR A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience	Minimum of two (2) years (with Master’s degree) or four (4) years (with Bachelor’s degree) of experience in relevant professional work experience of demonstrable project/programme management experience is required.
Required skills	Working experience with minirals, and/or national or local administrative bodies that are concerned with environmental management and national statistics. Knowledge of Result-based management and experience in project management and implementation; Proven Experience in project work-plan preparation. Proven experience in budget management. Proficiency in the use of computer software applications especially MS Word and MS Excel.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Experience in project development and resource mobilization. Past experience working with similar funded projects. Familiarity with technical assistance projects and the UNDP Programme in Jordan. Experience within UN agencies.
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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