Deadline of this Job: 12 November 2022
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Management Specialist post is located at the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat in the RCO Kenya. The Management Specialist reports to the Expert on Financing for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation under the overall guidance of the Resident Coordinator for the full UNCT Kenya. The post services the SDG MPTF Kenya including the SDG PP Windows in close liaison with the SDGPP Coordinator. On a daily basis, the Management Specialist will closely collaborate with the RCO, UNCT Kenya and SDG PP teams, as well as key multi-stakeholder partners to successfully deliver on his/her roles and responsibilities described below.
• Efficient and effective management of the implementation of the Fund for the UNSDCF
• Support joint programmes with pooled funding/financing under the UNSDCF, maximizing the use of the Fund under the leadership of the Expert on Financing for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and ensure efficient and effective management of operations and implementation of the Fund including interagency processes that are conducive for collective action and proactively take timely corrective actions as required.
• Support the fostering of new and existing SDG partnerships including due diligence monitoring and leveraging of new and current funding and financing tools for SDGs in Kenya by providing expert management supports through the 3 key functions described above to help support the operationalization of ideas to action for advancing partnerships.
• Streamline the Programme and operations coordination mechanisms between the diverse financing instruments under the UNSDCF and the Fund including the SDGPP windows to ensure coherence and efficiency.
• Facilitate cooperation within and between UN agencies required for the Fund for support, logistical coordination and alignment to various UN procedures.
• Monitor, analyse and address the operating environment for the Fund, including timely readjustment of the operations to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness, and advice on legal considerations and risk assessments.
• Make contributions to the UNSDCF and the MPTF’s strategic processes and documents including reports submitted within the set deadlines and contribute to the annual cycle for the implementation and follow-up of the UNSDCF focusing on funding and financing.
• Support periodic landscape analyses of funding/financing for decision making under the Fund and the UNSDCF.
• Foster knowledge building and sharing for the Fund on synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices and innovations to the RCO and the UNCT knowledge networks and broader communities of practice.
• Development of proposals and implementation of result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Support proposal development including work-planning and budget (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related implementation planning and workplan documents and reports.
• Lead on timely periodic grants management, funds and expenses tracking and prepare high-quality progress and financial reports of the Fund including its Windows and for the SDG PP, as well as individual reports for donors when required.
• Track, report and advise on resource mobilization flows, balances, gaps and key priorities periodically for the Fund, including to sustain the Fund Secretariat’s functions. Undertake regular review of financial reports and records and provide timely recommendations for corrective actions.
• Effective and accurate financial, procurement, human resources and logistical management
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Management Specialist post is located at the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat in the RCO Kenya. The Management Specialist reports to the Expert on Financing for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation under the overall guidance of the Resident Coordinator for the full UNCT Kenya. The post services the SDG MPTF Kenya including the SDG PP Windows in close liaison with the SDGPP Coordinator. On a daily basis, the Management Specialist will closely collaborate with the RCO, UNCT Kenya and SDG PP teams, as well as key multi-stakeholder partners to successfully deliver on his/her roles and responsibilities described below.
• Efficient and effective management of the implementation of the Fund for the UNSDCF
• Support joint programmes with pooled funding/financing under the UNSDCF, maximizing the use of the Fund under the leadership of the Expert on Financing for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and ensure efficient and effective management of operations and implementation of the Fund including interagency processes that are conducive for collective action and proactively take timely corrective actions as required.
• Support the fostering of new and existing SDG partnerships including due diligence monitoring and leveraging of new and current funding and financing tools for SDGs in Kenya by providing expert management supports through the 3 key functions described above to help support the operationalization of ideas to action for advancing partnerships.
• Streamline the Programme and operations coordination mechanisms between the diverse financing instruments under the UNSDCF and the Fund including the SDGPP windows to ensure coherence and efficiency.
• Facilitate cooperation within and between UN agencies required for the Fund for support, logistical coordination and alignment to various UN procedures.
• Monitor, analyse and address the operating environment for the Fund, including timely readjustment of the operations to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness, and advice on legal considerations and risk assessments.
• Make contributions to the UNSDCF and the MPTF’s strategic processes and documents including reports submitted within the set deadlines and contribute to the annual cycle for the implementation and follow-up of the UNSDCF focusing on funding and financing.
• Support periodic landscape analyses of funding/financing for decision making under the Fund and the UNSDCF.
• Foster knowledge building and sharing for the Fund on synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices and innovations to the RCO and the UNCT knowledge networks and broader communities of practice.
• Development of proposals and implementation of result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Support proposal development including work-planning and budget (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related implementation planning and workplan documents and reports.
• Lead on timely periodic grants management, funds and expenses tracking and prepare high-quality progress and financial reports of the Fund including its Windows and for the SDG PP, as well as individual reports for donors when required.
• Track, report and advise on resource mobilization flows, balances, gaps and key priorities periodically for the Fund, including to sustain the Fund Secretariat’s functions. Undertake regular review of financial reports and records and provide timely recommendations for corrective actions.
• Effective and accurate financial, procurement, human resources and logistical management
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
Responsibilities
The post is located in the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Director, Corporate Services, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
• Support and advise the Director:
• Undertakes research and analysis on any issue of relevance to the Director, such as policy issues, administrative matters, local conditions. Identifies trends and potential problems, briefs the Director and makes recommendations.
• Prepares background and briefing papers, as well as talking points for the Director in preparation of meetings and assists in the preparation of such meetings.
• Leads in coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Division's work programme and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, considering the most effective use of resources.
• Liaises closesly with colleagues in the Division on diverse matters and brings to the attention of the Director urgent and sensitive matters.
• Establishes and maintains procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice to ensure proper adherence to human resources matters and financial management and control.
• Provides expert guidance to more junior staff.
• Maintain liaison with Divisions, the Executive Office, Senior Management and UNEP Regional and out-posted Offices:
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Responsibilities
The post is located in the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Director, Corporate Services, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
• Support and advise the Director:
• Undertakes research and analysis on any issue of relevance to the Director, such as policy issues, administrative matters, local conditions. Identifies trends and potential problems, briefs the Director and makes recommendations.
• Prepares background and briefing papers, as well as talking points for the Director in preparation of meetings and assists in the preparation of such meetings.
• Leads in coordinating the preparation and implementation of the Division's work programme and budget to ensure compatibility with work priorities and objectives, considering the most effective use of resources.
• Liaises closesly with colleagues in the Division on diverse matters and brings to the attention of the Director urgent and sensitive matters.
• Establishes and maintains procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice to ensure proper adherence to human resources matters and financial management and control.
• Provides expert guidance to more junior staff.
• Maintain liaison with Divisions, the Executive Office, Senior Management and UNEP Regional and out-posted Offices:
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