UNDP Project Manager at Tajikistan , Global Fund Grant || Apply Now

The Project Manager at Tajikistan provides technical leadership to the implementation of the grant, in collaboration with Government, UN Agencies, donors and other partners, to ensure that the implemented project contributes to the broader national strategy. When requested by the Deputy Resident Representative or the Resident Representative, the Project Manager represents UNDP in international and national fora, liaises with external clients and a broad range of constituencies and UNDP counterparts in the Government, local and international media, civil society as well as counterparts from other international organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities of Project Manager at Tajikistan

• Oversight and management of the planning and implementation of grants with an emphasis on achievement of the project’s objectives.
• Financial and substantive monitoring of the Grant, identification of potential implementation constraints and recommendation of appropriate solutions.
• Supervise the development, implementation and review of the risk management matrix for the Grants.
• Participate in recruitment processes of staff, performance management and supervision and effective leadership of the project team (15 personnel, including 2 technical experts);
• Negotiate and provide technical assistance to the governmental partner to prepare the annual workplans and detailed action plans as required by the project.

Ensures provision of policy advice and strategic technical guidance to the Government and project partners, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Manage the overall strategic direction and provide leadership to UNDP on HIV/AIDS and TB in line with the approved Country Programme Document and the United Nations Development Strategy.
• Ensure harmonization and integration of the Grants into the national strategic documents on HIV/AIDS and TB; the National Development Strategy and Health strategic papers.
• Provide high level technical advice to the Ministry of Health, related government ministries, national disease programmes, and implementing partners.
• Develop technical/position papers to support advocacy efforts and contribute to regulatory improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to UNDP project staff, participate in technical committees of the CCM and provide advice on Global Fund procedures as required;

• Coordinate and build partnerships with the national disease programmes, Ministry of Health, UN Agencies, Joint Team on HIV/AIDS, financial and technical partners and other implementing partners, as well as with international and local stakeholders to ensure transparent and effective implementation of the Grants.
• Support the national strategic planning processes for the Grants based on evidence gained during implementation.
• Establish strong relations with donors, partners and stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships, sustain interests, resources mobilization and cooperation.
• Contribute to the development of new concept notes and project documents as necessary

• Engage with national partners to build the capacity of national systems and health institutions including national disease programmes in the key areas of procurement, financial management and oversight, risk management, project implementation and monitoring.
• Engage with national partners and oversee the development of capacity development (CD) strategies aimed at assisting governments and national entities to implement and assume the PR role.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in health project development and implementation and develop documents and briefing papers to be disseminated jointly with Government counterparts.
• Provide support in coaching and guiding  the project staff tol enhance their capacity to deliver results.

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Required Skills and Experience