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UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to end poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, as well as protect the planet, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, these efforts aim to ensure that improvements in human wellbeing remain within ecological boundaries. We also help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, as well as build resilience, in order to achieve the SDGs. ย
UNDP China has been working in China over the past 40 years, partnering to advance various phases of Chinaโs development. UNDP Chinaโs actions and programmes for the period of 2021-2025 are defined in its Country Programme Document for China (CPD), prepared in cooperation with the Government of China and other partners. The CPD contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for China 2021-2025 and aligned to support the development priorities outlined in the Government of Chinaโs 14th Five Year Plan.
We support the attainment of the SDGs in China, by promoting sustainable development principles in policies and decision-making, focusing on reducing inequality, promoting inclusive, low-carbon growth and protecting the environment. ย Our work involves shaping the policy discourse and practices in Chinaโs development cooperation and overseas public and private financing by providing policy and technical guidance on alignment with international best practices and norms. In addition, UNDP leverages its global network and South-South Cooperation (SSC) to facilitate mutual knowledge and experience sharing between China and partner countries on best practices and lessons learned to advance the SDGs.
Since 2021, the UNDP China Water Governance Project has been launched in alignment with Chinaโs 14th Five-Year Development Plan, with commitment to helping facilitate the realization of Chinaโs key water-related strategies and the SDGs, with particular focus on SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). The project to be implemented for the period 2021-2025 focuses on ย pilot demonstration, technology innovation, community participation, and gender equality.
In the last three years, innovative sub-projects within the framework of ย the Water Governance Project have been implemented to promote low-carbon rural revitalization, explore carbon sink potentials of reservoirs, and exchange of best practices with the countries in the Lancang-Mekong Region and the Central-Asian Regions.
The project is currently being implemented by the Ministry of Commerceโs China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE) and with the National Project Management Office (NPMO) based in the Beijing Normal University. To further support the NPMO in the effective implementation of the Water Governance Project, UNDP is seeking to hire a Analyst โ Water Governance Project for an initial duration of 12 months.ย
UNDP will administer the overall contract management of this post and with a direct functional reporting line to the UNDP China Assistant Resident Representative โ People and Prosperity Pillar. UNDPโs General Conditions for Personnel Services Agreement (NPSA) will apply for the duration of the contract. ย The day to day support to effective implementation of the work programme of the Water Governance Project outlined in Section 3 (Scope of Work) will be undertaken under the supervision of the CICETE Division Director in charge of the Water Governance Project and coordinated closely with the leadership of NPMO Director. ย ย ย
ย Duties and Responsibilities ย
Theย Analyst โ Water Governance Project (Analyst) based in the NPMO works in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure coherent, timely support toย strategic programme development and effective project management in line with the scope outlined in the Project Document and decisions as recommended by the Project Steering Committee (PSC). The Analyst works in close collaboration with national partners from the Government,ย UN agencies,ย scientific community,ย academia, private sector, NGOs, foundation, and mediaย to enhance the impact of the development interventions. The position will require occasional travel within the country to conduct monitoring/field visits, as required by the approved project Annual Work Plan. ย The day to day work scope encompasses the following:ย
ย ย 1). Project Development
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ย ย 2). Project Management
Supports the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and the necessary budget revisions. Identifies innovative management approaches, resources, and collaborative efforts to enhance effective project implementation and development impact.ย Maintains effective network with government at the national level and sub- national level to ensure effective implementation of the project activities.ย
ย ย 3). Results Based Management
Leads the establishment and operationalization of a performance management database to ensure regular monitoring of the project status, timely adjustment of project activities, asessment of the results of the projects, and delivery of resources and results according to planned targets.ย Facilitates robust monitoring of key performance indicators and project risks of the projects and provides timely feedback and recommendations to UNDP China, CICETE and NPMO forย potential corrective actions and management strategies.ย Ensure the effective application of results-based management approaches and insights from the project results are utilized as lessons to inform decision-making of the NPMO and the PSC as well asย timely training and capacity building for development and project partners. Supports the preparation of high-quality and timely reports by the NPMO as required by the UNDP, government partners and donors.ย
ย ย 4). ย Partnership and Resource Mobilization
Contributes to strengthening partnerships with government, UN agencies, scientific community, academia, private sector, NGOs, foundations and media to deepen the development results and impact of the project activities. Supports the identification of sustainable and predictable funding mechanisms for the scale-up of the project and contributing to the development and implementation of a Resource Mobilization Strategy to scale up the development results of the project.ย Contributes to the engagement, networking, and mobilization of experts from government, UN Agencies, and prominent think tanks in the activities of the project. Facilitates assessment of private sector engagement and support the preparation of the required documentation including in compliance with UNDPโs Policy on Due Diligence and Partnerships with the Private sector.ย ย 5). Communications and Policy Advocacy
ย Integrates evaluation findings, real-time monitoring data, and applied learning to adaptive project management and policy advisory work to further enhance the project development results. Supports the implementation of awareness building and advocacy campaigns around national/international events and supports strategic communications work and knowledge management initiatives. Support the preparation of speeches, briefing notes, talking points and communication outreach materials (PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.) for events and meetings.ย Contributes to development of training materials and organizes internal workshops and seminars to further mainstream the lessons from the project activities.ย
ย Competencies
Core๏ผ Achieve Results:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย ย ย LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationย
People Management N/A ย Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:ย Business Management โ Project Management: Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Management โ Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results 2030 Agenda: Planet โ Nature, Climate and Energy: Climate Change Adaptation: water management Business Management โ Partnerships Management:ย Ability to 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 Business Management โ Communication:ย 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. Business Management โ Operations Management:ย Ability to effectively plan, ย organize, and oversee the organizationโs business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms. Partnership management โ Relationship management:ย Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
ย ย Required Skills and Experience
ย Education: Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, development studies, or related fields; or A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
ย Experience: Up to ย 2 years (with masterโs degree) or 2 ย years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant experience of project management in water or environmental -related fields. Familiarity with the government of China at the sub-national level Master of office software packages and handling of web-based management systems Project management experience in the field of water-related sustainable development projects would be an asset. Having experiences in coordination with national and international NGOs is preferred.
Required Language(s) :
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