Appel à candidature : PNUD recherche un(e) Responsable de projet basé en Géorgie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Project provides support to national and sub-national structures and systems for the improved competencies that are aligned to market demands and contribute to enhanced (self)-employment and higher income for a vibrant rural economy and better livelihoods for youth, women, men and vulnerable groups through contributing to system and policy development as well as institutional strengthening and coordination, engaging and supporting regional partners and providing technical and management support to selected service providers (colleges, municipal and regional Information and Consultation Centers) to transform into skills hubs. Furthermore, the Project will contribute to increasing the attractiveness of vocational education and training, particularly among ethnic minorities, and strengthening aspects of short-term training, entrepreneurship, and digitalization, and maintain support to capacity development models that stimulate the rural areas possessing comparative advantages for economic development.

Through facilitating strengthened institutional set-up capable to deliver high quality A-VET, rural development and agriculture extension services for lasting impact on the livelihood of the rural farming community in Georgia, the Project will strive to achieve the following outcomes:

  1. Quality of agricultural VET and extension services in Georgia is enhanced due to effective cooperation of public and private stakeholders.
  2. Rural youth, women and men learn and apply relevant agricultural knowledge and skills, which are responding to the market needs.
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, and direct supervision of Team Leader/Economic Development, in close cooperation with the Project’s team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and technical leadership of the project, including:

Management and Delivery of Project Results:

  • Day-to-day management through planning and implementing envisaged project activities, management of resources and monitoring progress against the intended outputs and initial quality criteria;
  • Oversee and monitor implementation of work plans and budgets for all activities;
  • Ensure conformity of results with the Project Document and UNDP rules and procedures through budget preparation and management, planning and general monitoring of the project;
  • Ensure activities are well coordinated with programme components led by other partners;
  • Ensure timely and high-quality reporting to management and donors against work plans and according to agreed structure;
  • Ensure effective governance of the project through the organization of projects’ Steering Committee meetings and preparation of technical inputs on the progress of work and risks management;
  • Ensure that human rights-based approach, gender empowerment, and conflict-sensitive programming are mainstreamed throughout activities design and implementation;
  • Provide strategic guidance and supervision to project staff as well as national and international experts/consultants in the delivery of assigned tasks/responsibilities as well as develop Terms of References;
  • Oversee the effective communication of results and build the visibility of the Programme amongst the government and CSOs in Georgia as well as among the international community within and outside the country;
  • Ensure overall accountability of the use of project funds as well as the strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations in all programme operations;
  • Ensure visibility of the project, including adherence to visibility standards and templates of the donor, UNDP and Government, as required;
  • Support UNDP’s efforts for resource mobilization, including in planning and costing project inputs in close consultations with Senior Management.

Policy and Technical Advisory functions to UNDP and Government Counterparts:

  • Provide support to the Government of Georgia in the implementation of international commitments and national strategies and programmes related to vocational education and training,  farmers extension and other human capital development systems supporting skills for rural development;
  • Provide intellectual or substantive leadership in the subject area through identification of key policy issues and formulation of best possible and alternative policy and programme options at local and national levels;
  • Stimulate strategic thinking in the subject area, taking into account the needs of Government, local authorities, non-government and development partners as well as opportunities to develop national public goods;
  • Map on a consistent basis the VET and farmers extension -related development issues, covering the situation and strategic opportunities in the form of reports;
  • Identify opportunities to enhance teamwork within the project and with other UNDP projects to capitalize on the specific advantages of multi-disciplinary support within the framework of the project;
  • Provide policy advice on the ongoing policy development on VET, rural development and farmers extension and ensure the optimal design and sequencing necessary for enhancing the existing legal framework and institutional strengthening;
  • Contribute to policy briefs, strategic notes, discussion papers on emerging VET, rural development and farmers extension related issues, for consideration by the Government and other stakeholders.

Coordination and Partnership:

  • Establish trustful relationships and maintain a continuous and constructive dialogue with government, civil society, local communities and donors to maximize consistency and synergy on VET, rural development and farmers extension development interventions and to maximize impact and results;
  • Cooperate with the different actors at various levels supporting their specific roles in VET and extension systems; .
  • Identify stakeholders and partners for the undertaking of various project outputs and activities;
  • Develop new partnerships with civil society and/or non-governmental/ community-based organizations; local communities and the private sector to deliver the project outputs and activities, as required;
  • Collaborate with ongoing VET and farmers extension development projects and strengthen the existing initiatives;
  • Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project according to the agreed management arrangements;
  • Ensure regular communication of project results, including producing communication products and visibility materials, and liaison with media in Georgia and beyond.

Knowledge Management:

  • Contribute to building the corporate body of knowledge in the area of VET and farmers extension, by systematically (1) sharing knowledge with respective colleagues, and (2) ensuring that relevant experiences and lessons are well disseminated;
  • Contribute written inputs to UNDP flagship products/newsletter/policy briefs, based on project results, data and information, lessons learned and best practices;
  • Formulate a framework for data sharing among stakeholders, for project implementation;
  • Ensure systemic capturing of key lessons learned generated by the project through feasibility studies, research, surveys as well as other primary and secondary sources to produce knowledge-based products;
  • Constantly monitor, and ensure the highest UNDP standards in the provision of technical and advisory inputs, organization of workshops, seminars, training and delivery of outputs (products);
  • Serve as a peer reviewer, as and when required.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative and direct supervision of Team Leader/Economic Development, and in close cooperation with the Project’s team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and technical leadership of the project.

The Project Manager supervises and leads the Project Analyst, Administrative and Finance Assistant for “Modernization of the Vocational Education and Training System Related to Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia”. In addition, the Project Manager is expected to provide oversight support to other VET and farmers extensions contributing to rural development implemented by UNDP.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Master’s degree in economics, development policy, public policy/policy analysis, public administration, agriculture, education, business administration or related disciplines.
  • Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in the development sector, with programme/project management responsibilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of Georgian VET, rural development and farmers extension services systems, and a good understanding of Georgia’s socio-political and economic development context.
  • Previous experience in working with Government and a wide range of donors, international organizations, INGOs and experience in resource mobilization is an asset.

Languages : Fluency in English and Georgian.

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Closing date : March 09th, 2023