Project Management Financial and Administrative Support Consultant for Argentina’s NDC Action Project

Result of Service Objective.

The Project Management Financial and Administrative Support Consultant will support the achievement of the expected Outcomes and Outputs of the NDC Action Project in Argentina. This will include supporting the NDC National Coordinator for Argentina in the implementation of the NDC Action Project to strengthen the national capacities in the achievement of the expected Outcomes and Outputs of the NDC Action Project.

Ultimate Result of the Service: ¿ The project meets its objectives and achieves expected outcomes in the project document, with the required quality standard, within the specified time and cost limits, via day-to-day project operations; ¿ Periodically updated according work plans and budgets in coordination with then NDC National Coordinator; ¿ Assistance in the development of annual work plans in consultations with then NDC National Coordinator; ¿ The local requirements related to budget execution are met; ¿ Collaborate with development of TORs for consultants for the positions needed according to the work plan; ¿ Administrative activities of the Agreements are carried out according to the work plan. ¿ Prepare Reports including monthly budget execution of the project; ¿ Prepare Reports with main conclusions from meetings with the financial team of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development; ¿ Monthly report with individual or group consultants hired, indicating the status of hiring, budget, dates of deliverables. ¿ Support the NDC National Coordinator preparing TORs, workshops and trainings related with the project. ¿ Ensure day-to-day project operations; ¿ Keep track of day to day project financial operations and administration of the project and preparing the related reports; ¿ Be responsible on a regular and collaborative basis in procurement duties for all project activities; ¿ Assist in the preparation of TORs; ¿ Prepare workshops and trainings related with the project. ¿ Prepare with the NDC National Coordinator inputs for the workshops and meetings; ¿ Collaborate with the NDC National Coordinator with the procedures of the project including the preparation reports, accountability and financial report. ¿ Prepare monthly reports according to the local requirements including budget execution of the project. ¿ Prepare quarterly reports according to the local requirements including budget execution of the project. ¿ Collaborate with the NDC National Coordinator in procurement processes associated with travels and training. ¿ Keep up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines for procurement requirements from UNEP and UNEP-CCC and the local government; ¿ Identify and introduce improvements to administrative and financial procedures, systems and practices. ¿ Assist in the follow up of payments and review the monthly activity reports delivered by the consultant. ¿ Develop and keep up-to-date on internal documents/reports/guidelines for individual contracts, procurement and payment, travel expenses budget processes in order to be easy to deliver for the parties involved ¿ Assist to the Argentinian NTI on the budget implementation of the project ¿ Keep the ministry records up to date in the Argentinian’ national Electronic Document Management System (GDE System)

Work Location Ministry of Environment of Argentina

Expected duration 6 MONTHS

Duties and Responsibilities Purpose.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

The project entitled “NDC Action – Facilitating implementation of climate-resilient and low-carbon development aligned with national and global goals” will be implemented in Argentina by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Copenhagen Climate Center (UNEP-CCC) in close collaboration with identified national institutions.

To achieve the adaptation and mitigation goals of the Nationally-Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries need to translate their broad NDCs into specific actions. NDCs typically list these actions, but the descriptions often lack specificity and details and are generally weak on institutional arrangements and transparency. By translating each NDC into sectoral portfolios of policies and programmes, the project will bridge the gap between the content of the NDCs and the information and capacity required for their implementation.

Aligning with Argentinas´s own NDC priorities, the NDC Action Project bridges this gap. The project will secure a multi-stakeholder and high-level engagement; provide the technical support to strengthen the capacity of Line Ministries and Sub-regional government bodies responsible for NDC implementation; support development of a portfolio of sectoral policies and programmes for two priority sectors selected in each country; support development of investment plans in these sectors; and facilitate experience-sharing, both among the partner countries and beyond.

Key elements of the programme include the strengthening of NDC relevant institutions and multi-stakeholder consultation mechanisms, the preparation of a portfolio of policies and programmes for two prioritized sectors in the country, the mainstreaming of NDCs into climate-friendly investment plans and the support for the development of finance-ready proposals, as well as sharing of lessons learnt across sectors, countries, and regions.

NDC Action Project supports countries to accelerate NDC implementation in the following ways: - Build on partner countries’ existing NDC coordination mechanisms and reinforce them where needed; - Support partner countries translate their NDCs into sectoral strategies and actions, including climate-friendly investment plans, ready for financing and implementation; - Build institutional capacity among the ministries and multi-stakeholders through training programmes to lead to concrete investments in two priority sectors selected by each partner country; - Facilitate peer-learning at the regional level among partner countries and beyond to foster the uptake of proven policies, programmes, and financing schemes for accelerated NDC implementation.

UNEP LACO is looking for an NDC Action Project Management Support Consultant, who will support the project coordination in accomplishing the project objectives with administrative and financial tasks.

The Project Management Financial and Administrative Support Consultant will contribute to the achievement of the expected Outcomes and Outputs of the NDC Action Project in Argentina. This will include supporting the NDC National Coordinator for Argentina in the implementation of the NDC Action Project to strengthen the national capacities in the achievement of the expected Outcomes and Outputs of the NDC Action Project. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, full time and he/she will be supervised by the Head of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean of UNEP and he/she will work in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Ministry of Environment ’s offices.

Qualifications/special skills Qualifications Required

ACADEMIC: ¿ Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Accountability, Business Administration, Social Science or other university degree relevant to climate change, environment and national development (required);

PROFESSIONAL: ¿ At least 2 years of experience with project administrative and financial tasks (required); ¿ Experience working with public sector, private and/or civil society organizations (desirable); ¿ Knowledge of environmental topics and/or climate change issues in particular (desirable); ¿ Professional experience in budget management and reporting of projects with progress and quality indicators (desirable); ¿ Demonstrates understanding of administrative and financial processes of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (desirable); ¿ Experience using Generador Electrónico de Documentos Oficiales is desirable (GEDO); ¿ Experience working in international funding projects for National Governments (desirable)

LANGUAGE: ¿ Fluent in Spanish (required) ¿ Fluent in English (required);

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

PROFESSIONALISM: ¿ Verifiable understanding of administrative and financial planning (required); ¿ Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to climate change planning; ¿ Relationship skills with public and private sector officials; ¿ Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ¿ Shows pride in work and in achievements; ¿ Verifiable experience using of IT tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and related apps. (required); ¿ Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; ¿ Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations ¿ Experience in making budget projections

TEAMWORK: ¿ Experience in teamwork, with recognition in the field of their specialty to cooperate with consultants of other specialties; ¿ Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: ¿ Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.