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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 theย 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 ย
UNDP China has been working in China over the past 40 years, partnering to advance various phases of Chinaโs development.ย UNDP Chinaโs actions and programmes for the period of 2021-2025 are defined in itsย 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 andย aligned to support the development priorities outlined in the Government of Chinaโs 14th Five Year Plan.ย
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.ย
UNDPโs CPD implementation to supportย fulfilment of Chinaโs commitments towards multilateral environmental agreementsย encompasses engagement with more than 15 Ministries and government representatives at the national and sub-national levels, private sector and local stakeholders.ย
Theย Project Clerkย will directly report to Assistant Resident Representative ย - Planet Pillar, supporting the management of both ongoing and pipeline projects for the entire Planet Pillar and ensuring effective and efficient coordination among the different portfolios of the Planet Pillar encompassing across Biodiversity and Ecosystem; Climate Change Mitigation; the Montreal Protocol; Chemicals and POPs Management; Alternative Livelihoods and Renewable Energy; along with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme.ย The Project Clerk will serve as a focal point to support the Programme Associates in the Planet Pillar to collect and consolidate data and report on Planet Pillarโs progress.ย
ย Duties and Responsibilities
ย Support effective coordination, monitoring and communications of Planet Teamโs Overall CPD Implementation Provide regular updates to UNDP China Management Team on the CPD implementation status and pipeline projects and Government of Chinaโs priorities to advance the SDGs, Five Year Development plan and dual carbon goals; Supports the provision of technical updates and briefings to designated governmentย counterparts and partners on the implementation of the CPD in China; Support efforts to further consolidate information to strengthen communications, advocacy and visibility; Support Pillar wide efforts onย risk-informed programmes and operations enabling full compliance of corporate requirements of projects funded by the vertical funds and the private sector. Support UNDPโs effective engagement in the relevant UN Results and Theme Groups in China, notably the UN Results Group on Planet.ย
Support effective planning and implementation of Planet Teamsโ missions and thematic events ย
Support in the procurement, administrative and financial management, and logistics for internal and external missions, events and activities; Support in the preparation and organization of meetings, workshops, seminars, PAC, outreach activities and if required, provide translation services and note-taking; Contribute to the integration of women empowerment and gender equality aspects in programming, including quality assurance of assigned gender markers, as required.Provide support to UNDP high-level missions and thematic events to advance the SDGsย
Coordinate meetings and engagement for high level missions with key government counterparts, including preparation of briefing notes, background documents and analysis required for the missions; Support the effective completion of follow-up actions emanating from the UNDP high-level missions and thematic events.ยย Competencies
ย Core ย 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 improvementsย 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 flexibleย Act with Determination:ย 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 discriminationย ย ย
ย Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction & Strategy Business Acumen Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome Knoledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need
Business Management Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projectsย with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Management Change Mangement Abilityย to prepare, support, and help individuals and teams in designing and implementing organizational change 2030 Agenda: Planet Nature, Climate and Energyย Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Natural Resource Management 2030 Agenda: Planet Nature, Climate and Energy Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Socio-environmental impacts of natural resource extraction ย Required Skills and Experience
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Required Language(s)ย
Fluency in Chinese ย andย English is required.ย
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