Technical Support

• Provide technical support to the Project management Unit (and Government Stakeholders on the overall implementation of project activities under the three projects: GCF Coastal, GCF Readiness and the NAP.
• Coordinate with the respective National and State level project management units for preparation, finalization and implementation of the Annual work Plans
• Establishing linkages with similar existing projects such as similar UNDP-GEF/GCF projects, Coordination with other initiatives supported by the UN.
• Policy analysis and technical support towards project’s alignment and coordination with other adaptation initiatives supported by UNDP, other UN Agenciesand the World Bank.

Monitoring and Operations

• Monitor activities of the Projects and ensure accurate and timely reporting as per donor/ UNDP guidelines.
• Coordinate activities such as research studies, state level assessments, training workshops etc.
• Oversee project procurement and ensure timely contract management and payments.
• Oversee financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines. Ensure effective financial management and reporting as per the UNDP financial guidelines.
• Support in implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan designed for the project and develop of strategies for sustainability and upscaling the project activities.
• Manage and track contracts with project partners and flag any potential risks and suggest its mitigation measures. Analyse risks and opportunities.
• Facilitate review meetings with partners and field visits to track progress made in implementation of the project and take corrective action as required.
• Prepare progress reports for UNDP and GCF, prepare presentations and other documents for project steering committee and review meetings as required by UNDP.

Communication and Outreach

• Support communication and outreach to synthesize lessons learnt and provide substantive guidance and support to develop knowledge products and guidance based on best practice, focusing on coastal and marine ecosystems, governance and climate resilience and adaptation.
• Support in setting up a platform for dialogue/ exchange of experiences on coastal and marine governance amongst South Asian countries.
• Provide services under the UN Solutions exchange platform for setting up a community of practice.
• Any other responsibility related to the project assigned by the Head of Climate Change, Resilience, Biodiversity and Chemicals Management, UNDP.

System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
Strategic Engagement: Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives.