Project Coordinator [Open to internal and external applicants]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. 

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”.

UNDP’s Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2023-2027 sets out a vision of “a world in which all Palestinians can enjoy a dignified life and fulfil their own vision of a unified, peaceful and free society”.  The PPF is centered around the concept of “Transformative Resilience” and its three elements: a cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership and leadership.

Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will build on its experiences and achievements to make critical contributions to the priorities defined by the Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), through interventions in three programmatic priority areas:  i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management.

The SHAMSI Palestine is a national renewable energy and municipal finance platform established to enable Palestinian Local Government Units (LGUs) to develop, own, and operate solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects through a structured blended financing model combining programme participation and local bank financing. The Project aims to transform LGUs from electricity consumers into active energy investors; reduce municipal electricity expenditure; strengthen financial sustainability; support electricity-sector reform; and contribute to national renewable energy and energy-security targets. SHAMSI is implemented through a programme-coordinated, municipality-implemented delivery model. LGUs benefited from the project will have access to grant and soft loans to implement their self-owned solar stations. Phase 1 will target 20 LGUs and provide tailored technical assistance to strengthen their readiness and enable them to access the SHAMSI financing scheme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Shamsi Project Coordinator will undertake the following functions:

1. Project coordination and implementation:
   • Maintain and monitor project plans, activities, and budgets against work-plan in collaboration with other project staff    and implementing partners.
   • Conduct regular field visits to gather data and follow up on progress.
   • Monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable; update the status of project risks and issues by maintaining the logs.
   • Identify changes and challenges in the external environment and promptly suggest necessary actions/corrective measures.
   • Monitor and ensure relevant gender mainstreaming considerations are embedded in project activities.
   • Handle correspondence and ensure the filing system is maintained and updated properly.
   • Coordinate the implementation of HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) procedures in line with UNDP rules and regulations.
   • Ensure project implementation is in compliance with UNDP Rules and Regulations.
2. Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement:
   • Coordinate meetings with stakeholders including governmental officials, Local Government units, private sector, NGOs, and the local community.
   • Actively seek the engagement and participation of women and youth throughout the implementation of the project.
   • Support implementing partners capacity and promote interlinkages amongst partners in alignment with the project objectives and vision.
3. Reporting, Monitoring,  Evaluation and Learning:
   • Participate in the preparation of procurement workplans, project brief and donor progress reports
   • Draft monthly brief progress report, field visit reports and project fact sheet.
   • Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories to contribute to learning.
   • Monitor project implementation against the established indicators in coordination with the RBM Team.
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4. Communication:
   • Work closely with implementing partners, project stakeholders, and communities at the field level.
   • Support the development of communication and visibility materials in coordination with implementing partners and UNDP’s communication team.
   • Ensure that all donor branding and visibility requirements are fulfilled.

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

Institutional Arrangement

Under the guidance of the Assistant Special Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist of the NRM portfolio, the Project Coordinator will undertake the assigned duties.

Competencies

Core:

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. 

Cross Functional & Technical Competencies:

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.

Business Direction and Strategy - Negotiation and Influence

• Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win win’ situations

Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client  Management

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Management - Partnership Management

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society, Higher Education Institutions and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Business Management - Communication

• Ability to 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 - Working with Evidence and Data

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making

Business Management - Monitoring

• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and Programme performance and results

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary Education is required OR;
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Renewable energy, Business Administration, International development, or a related field will be given due consideration but not a requirement.

Min. years of relevant work experience:

• Minimum 7 years (with High School diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in coordinating / managing renewable energy or socioeconomic development projects.

Required skills:

• Proven experience in dealing with multilateral donors, local governments units, and Private sector is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools is required. 

Desired skills:

• Proven experience in dealing with local governments, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donors is desirable.
• Experience in coordinating and managing development projects (financial, risk, human resources, and procurement management) is an asset.
• Experience in results-based management is an Asset.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), project management and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is an asset.
• Proven Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures is a distinct advantage.
• Skilled in developing donor and management reports using Power BI, and other visualization tools to present complex technical and financial information in a clear and impactful manner would be an asset.

Required Language(s):

• Fluency in both English and Arabic languages 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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