Programa de las Naciones Unidas
para el Desarrollo

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                                        UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)
                        GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY (GEF) – SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME (SGP)
                                                                            SEEKS
                                            GEF SGP NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR PANAMA

I. Identification of the Post

Post Title:                         National Coordinator
Type of Contract:               Service Contract
Post Level:                        SB-5
Supervisor´s Title:              GEF-SGP Global Manager                     

II. Organizational Context

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has established the Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Panama to support projects consistent with global environmental priorities. The SGP supports activities of NGOs and Community-Based Organisations towards climate change abatement, conservation of biodiversity, protection of international waters, reduction of the impact of persistent organic pollutants and prevention of land degradation while generating sustainable livelihoods.

III. Post Organizational Accountability

• Effective management of the GEF-SGP (Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme) local team, the SGP programme and its portfolio -- from programme strategy to individual project concept and design to technical support to SGP grantees, monitoring and evaluation --  to ensure compliance with the overall approved global SGP Strategic Framework, the SGP Operational Guidelines, the SGP annual work programme, the national environmental priorities, as well as the annual delivery of the national SGP targets.
• Building strategic partnerships with development partners, such as donors, foundations, private sector and civil society, to promote SGP and mobilize resources.
• Contribution to GEF-SGP’s efforts to develop effective national, regional and global networks for technical support and knowledge management, within the GEF SGP and with external institution, including academia.  

IV. Qualifications  & Skills Required
Education:  Advanced university degree in environmental fields, Environmental Economics, Business Administration or similar field.
Experience: At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in development work, which should include programme management, preferably with an extended specialized experience in any of the GEF-SGP focal areas at the national level.  

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.

IT Skills. Proficiency in standard computer software (word-processing, excel, presentations, databases and internet)

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal. 
• Candidates must have a very good working knowledge of the English language.  Ability to perform independently in global activities such as: prepare a variety of written communications (correspondence, reports, working papers, etc.), and participate actively in meetings and in work-related discussions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacant post is open only to Panamanians citizens.
• Qualified candidates who are interested in the above position are invited to submit their letter of application and P11 form by e-mail, not later than 30 December 2011 to the following email address:
• natcoordinator-sgp-gef@undp.org.pa
• The electronic version of the P11 form and detailed position description can be downloaded from the vacancy announcement which has been posted at:  
• http://www.undp.org.pa/transparencia/vacantes/national-coordinator/82
• Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.
• More information about the GEF-SGP can be found on http://sgp.undp.org