National Project Coordinator

United Nations Environment Programme

Bangkok, Thailand

The position will ensure that all project activities are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting timelines and quality standards. The Coordinator/Manager will be responsible for developing work plans, managing resources, overseeing staff and consultants, overseeing the subcontracts and deliverables, mobilizing input, and ensuring adherence to GEF and UNEP reporting and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Coordinator will work as a full-time basis and lead the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the GEF-funded project. 
  • The National Coordinator will ensure that all project activities are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting timelines and quality standards.
  • The Coordinator/Manager will be responsible for developing work plans, managing resources, overseeing staff and consultants, overseeing the subcontracts and deliverables, mobilizing input, and ensuring adherence to GEF and UNEP reporting and compliance requirements.   
  • The consultancy will be full-time and home based basis.

Requirements:

  • A university degree in environmental science, natural resource management, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
  • A master’s degree is highly desirable.
  • A minimum of 5 years professional experience in project management, particularly in environmental and sustainable development projects is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination, including working with government agencies, development partners, and CSOs is required.
  • Proven experience in managing GEF, UNEP, or other donor-funded projects, with a strong understanding of their procedures and compliance requirements is an asset is required.
  • Familiarity with Thailand’s environmental policies, resource efficiency initiatives, and nutrient management issues is an asset.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects are required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and adaptability to challenges is required.

Sourcehttps://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/265315?language=en