Mission and objectives

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, supporting their own solutions to development challenges and developing national and local capacities that will help them achieve human development and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated on three main focus areas: Sustainable development; Democratic governance and peacebuilding; Climate and disaster resilience. UNDP helps countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we promote gender equality and the protection of human rights. UNDP has enhanced its support to countries to work towards the eradication of extreme poverty, enabling us to build back better and work towards innovative solutions to the complex global challenges. We have refined our service offering through six signature solutions to provide a more integrated response to the development challenges that we are all facing in this complex global environment. This includes a mix of policy advice, technical assistance, catalytic financing and innovative programmes tailored to country specific needs to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals through six our signature solutions on - poverty, governance, resilience, environment, energy, gender equality.

Context

This United Nations Volunteer (UNV) assignment is hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia Country Office, which has been operating in Zambia since 1964. UNDP Zambia works in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, development partners, the private sector, and civil society to support inclusive growth, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and systems transformation. The assignment is anchored within UNDP Zambia’s portfolio approach, which supports Zambia’s Green Growth Strategy through integrated, multi-sectoral interventions that advance a just, low-carbon, and climate-resilient economic transition. Within this portfolio, the Zambia Systems Finance Facility has been developed as a key financing instrument to mobilize and coordinate private investment in support of the green transition. The Facility is designed as a blended finance platform that strengthens project pipelines, enhances investment readiness, and crowds in private capital for climate- and nature-positive investments, with an initial focus on sectors such as renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. It complements policy and technical interventions by addressing critical financing gaps and translating strategic priorities into investable opportunities. Key stakeholders include the Government of Zambia (notably the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and the Ministry of Finance and National Planning), financial regulators, financial institutions, private sector actors, development partners, and technical partners. The Project Coordinator will support the operationalization of the Facility through stakeholder coordination, pipeline development, and facilitation of investment mobilization.

Task Description

Under the overall supervision of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia, the Project Coordinator - Systems Finance Facility will support the implementation of the Zambia Systems Finance Facility by undertaking the following duties: • Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Facility activities in line with approved workplans, UNDP Zambia's portfolio approach, and the Green Growth Strategy. • Support the identification and coordination of a pipeline of green and climate-resilient investment opportunities, working with government counterparts, financial institutions, and private sector actors. • Facilitate engagement and coordination among key stakeholders, including government institutions, regulators, development partners, and technical service providers. • Support the organization of meetings, workshops, and consultations, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions. • Contribute to the preparation of briefs, presentations, progress updates, and donor-facing materials related to the Facility. • Track implementation progress against milestones and support preparation of periodic progress reports. • Support documentation of lessons learned and good practices to inform scaling and replication of the Facility's approach. • Carry out any other related tasks as required and assigned, in support of UNDP Zambia's programme delivery and operational priorities within the local context.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Zambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during few months, with freezing temperature at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural centre of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort. Lusaka hosts several international organization and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and of good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available. The basic infrastructures roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages from time to time. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com.