Deadline: 03 November, 2020

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Project Coordinator.

UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate project, planning, monitoring and evaluation for the project outcome
• Provide technical support to UN agencies and implementing partners throughout the implementation of the project
• Directly oversee implementation of the project and regularly update the direct stakeholders
• Provide quality assurance oversight to the implementation of the outcome activities, including enhancing the promotion of peace throughout the income generating activities, food security and dialogue between border communities with a focus on women and youth entrepreneurs and expanding agricultural production and productivity for smallholder farmers, particularly women and young people, to strengthen food security and livelihoods
• Oversee the targeting of project beneficiaries to ensure alignment with do-not-harm principles and leave no one behind
• Liaise with FAO, WFP and UNDP project focal points to ensure the effective and efficient project delivery
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on project for statistical purpose in consultation with FAO, WFP and UNDP project focal points
• Work in collaboration with UNDP, WFP and FAO gender focal persons to ensure that implemented activities are gender responsive to ensure the full participation of targeted women
• Ensure the project results are adequately communicated in collaboration with communication teams from UNDP, WFP, FAO and national counterparts
• Ensure that all project activities remain on track while delivering on the set technical and financial targets

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Law, International Business and trade, Agricultural Business, Economics, Project Management, or a related field
• Seven years of proven experience in peacebuilding and cross-border trade programme implementation with government institution, CSOs, local, regional or international organisations
• Experience in working with the UN in particular would be an asset
• Knowledge of UN assistance procedures and best practice and regional experience in East and Central Africa is an asset
• Knowledge or experience in applying peacebuilding or PBF modalities, guidance, approaches and projects is an asset
• Proven experience in mainstreaming UN programming principles and project management principles
• Experience in working, liaising and collaborating with officials, governments’ representatives, civil society organisations, and international organisations
• Experience in coordinating on peacebuilding or similar projects is an added value
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe In-Design, web-based management systems, and fluency in the use of social media

To apply and for more information, click here.

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