Project Officer

About UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Job Purpose and Scope of Work

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Specialist, Circular Economy and Chemicals Management, the incumbent will lead and provide strategic, technical, and operational support for the design and implementation of programme interventions under the Circular Economy portfolio. The position will be responsible for ensuring effective programme planning, implementation, performance management, and stakeholder coordination, in alignment with UNDP policies, donor requirements, and national priorities. The role will drive integration of circular economy approaches, climate co-benefits, and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), while strengthening partnerships, policy engagement, and knowledge systems to deliver sustainable and scalable programme results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programme Planning, Delivery and Performance Management
• Lead planning and end-to-end implementation of assigned project components in alignment with project documents, donor requirements, and UNDP policies.
• Ensure delivery of outputs and outcomes against approved workplans, timelines, and results frameworks.
• Analyse programme performance, risks, and challenges, and lead adaptive management to strengthen effectiveness and impact

Technical and Analytical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership to integrate circular economy approaches, climate co-benefits, social inclusion and SDG alignment into programme design and delivery.
• Develop analytical inputs, technical frameworks, and implementation tools to strengthen programme quality.
• Support innovation and application of best practices to enhance programme impact, scalability and sustainability.

Programme Operations and Resource Management

• Lead development and monitoring of Annual Work Plans (AWPs), ensuring alignment with budgets, procurement, and recruitment plans.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including development of Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, and participation in technical evaluations.
• Ensure effective contract management and vendor performance.
• Lead financial planning, budget utilization, and expenditure tracking to ensure efficient and compliant use of resources.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project staff and consultants to ensure effective delivery.

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with government, ULBs, private sector, civil society, and development partners.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for convergence, co-financing, and programme scale-up.
• Lead and contribute to resource mobilization through development of proposals, concept notes, and partnership frameworks.
• Participate in relevant technical forums, consultations, and stakeholder platforms.
• Policy Engagement, Thought Leadership and Capacity Development
• Lead policy engagement, research, and advocacy in Circular Economy and related thematic areas.
• Provide strategic inputs to policy dialogue and support development of evidence-based policy and programme frameworks.
• Design and oversee capacity-building initiatives to strengthen institutional systems and stakeholder capabilities.
• Position programme insights to influence policy and sectoral discourse.
• Ensure Knowledge Management, Inclusion, and Reporting
• Oversee development and dissemination of knowledge products, including case studies, tools, and best practices.
• Strengthen data systems and digital tools for monitoring and learning
• Ensure systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) across programme interventions and outcomes.
• Lead preparation of high-quality reports, donor communications, and visibility outputs demonstrating programme results and impact.
• Risk Management, Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Ensure compliance with UNDP rules, audit requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate operational, fiduciary, and programme risks.
• Strengthen quality assurance mechanisms to ensure high standards in programme delivery and reporting

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