Job Identification : 12679

Rentals : Algeria

Posting Date : 07/27/2023, 10:53 AM

Apply Before : 08/12/2023, 10:53 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NPSA-10

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Nature, Climate and Energy

Office : Regional Bureau for Arab States

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year ( s ) experience

Other Criteria : Higher university degree ( Master or equivalent )

Required Languages : Master of French and Arabic and a working knowledge of English

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

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1. Office / Unit / Project Description

In recent decades, the population of large Algerian cities has increased, mainly due to rapid urbanization and strong population growth. It is the largest cities, especially coastal cities, that have experienced the fastest growth and have therefore experienced a significant increase in waste generation. Today, local authorities face the challenge of maintaining a better quality of public services in the context of solid waste management, because according to an inventory of waste management in Algeria, the waste produced is mainly putrescible waste ( 54.4% ). Of the non-putrescible part ( 45.6% of total production ), 18% is made of plastic, 12.62% of textile, 9.75% of paper and cardboard and 2.84% of metal.Between 35% and 40% of special household waste is buried in landfills and 55% to 60% is stored in open landfills. The share of recycled waste represents less than 7% and composting less than 1 %. As such, the Algerian authorities consider this issue a priority, in particular because it emanates from public health problems, significant pollution of rivers and groundwater and a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions ( GES ) generated by a poorly performing waste management system. the Algerian authorities consider this issue a priority, in particular because it emanates from public health problems, significant pollution of rivers and groundwater and a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions ( GES ) generated by a poorly performing waste management system. the Algerian authorities consider this issue a priority, in particular because it emanates from public health problems, significant pollution of rivers and groundwater and a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions ( GES ) generated by a poorly performing waste management system.

The Algerian authorities are committed to putting in place effective policies and actions aimed at reducing national GHG emissions and strengthening the waste sector, responsible for at least 10% of the country’s total emissions. Through the National Program for the Management of Household and Assimilable Waste, extension of Law No. TAG1> 01-19, the country plans to ( a ) develop master plans for the management of special household waste ( DMS ) ; ( B ) close and rehabilitate surface landfills and ( c ) launch the construction of sanitary landfills and the acquisition of more efficient equipment. Although the integrated DMS management solution is generally addressed, technical and economic studies on the opportunities for recovery and recovery of waste through processing,and on the infrastructures to be put in place are lacking.

The project for which these terms of reference ( TdR ) are published is designed to remedy the weaknesses identified in the waste management process and policies by targeting the two first wilayas de Sétif de Constantine as pilot regions.

The project is based on three pillars :

•  Reduce the volume of waste at source and the transport distances to landfills ( surface dumps or sanitary landfills ) by sorting waste upstream at household level ; strengthen municipal institutions and technical support; improving the status of employees in the waste sector ; waste collection and recycling network developed with micro and small businesses at the local level; and planning and designing a municipal waste sorting plant ;
•  Integration of biomechanical treatment of waste in order to separate the organic fraction ;
•  Promote the creation of economic value from waste by increasing recycling activities and the production of fertilizers and energy by transforming the organic fraction of solid waste.

The successful implementation of these three pillars will achieve the objective of the « project to promote integrated and complete management of solid waste by promoting deployment, dissemination and transfer of technology in collaboration with the private sector ». It also aims to stimulate private investment in the solid waste sector and reduce the municipal funding gap, who will act in unison to free up public finances for the improvement of health and social security services. In addition, the establishment of the circular waste economy will create new direct and indirect green employment opportunities. This objective will be achieved through the following components :

•  Component 1: Reduction of the volume of waste at source and transport distances to landfill
•  Component 2: Creation of value by transforming the organic fraction of municipal waste and poultry waste into fertilizer and energy
•  Component 3: Promotion of the municipal model of integrated waste management at regional and national levels
•  Component 4: Knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation.

In order to facilitate the implementation of the initiative described above, the UNDP Algeria is recruiting a project manager ( PM ) who will be responsible for the overall management of the project, including the mobilization of all project inputs, the supervision of project staff, consultants and subcontractors, for the implementation of the project financed by the GEF « AIM-WELL: Algeria Integrated waste energy management at local level ».

2. Scope of Work

Under the supervision and authority of the Team Leader of the portfolio, the ( the ) project manager provides technical and operational support for the proper implementation of the project. The ( the ) coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Nature, Climate and Energy portfolio team, the UNDP management, as well as the staff of operations, human resources services, finance as well as project management units. The manager will also interact with national implementing partners and colleagues from other UNDP offices where appropriate.

More specifically, the manager will have to ensure the following :

•  Project management: Ensure the administrative and financial management of the project according to UNDP rules and procedures, and ensure that activities are carried out and that project results are achieved within the deadlines set via a detailed work plan ;
•  Support to the technical coordinator for technical quality assurance of the project ;
•  Support for project communication: Support the communication of results, development of the network of stakeholders to be involved in the project, and ensure the flow of information and build relationships to maximize the commitment of actors in the project implementation process.
•  Expected results :

Based on the detailed description of the above tasks, the expected results of the project manager (s) of the project, will mainly be : Project management: Ensure the administrative and financial management of the project according to UNDP rules and procedures, and ensure that activities are carried out and that project results are achieved within the deadlines set via a detailed work plan :

•  Manage the overall conduct of the project.
•  Plan project activities and monitor progress against the approved work plan.
•  Carry out activities by managing personnel, goods and services, training and low-value grants, including the drafting of terms of reference and work specifications, and supervising the work of all subcontractors.
•  Support the organization of meetings and events as determined in the project work plan and update the plan if necessary.
•  Provide support for carrying out the assessments required by UNDP, ad hoc audits and audits.
•  Manage requests for the provision of UNDP financial resources through funding advances, direct payments or reimbursements.
•  Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reports.
•  Monitor progress, plan deviations and make course corrections if necessary within the tolerances agreed by the project steering committee to obtain the expected results.
•  Make sure the changes are controlled and the problems are resolved.
•  Carry out regular progress reports to the project committee, as agreed with the committee, including measures to meet challenges and seize opportunities.
•  Prepare and submit financial reports to UNDP on a quarterly basis.
•  Manage and monitor the risks of the project – including social and environmental risks – initially identified and submit new risks to the project committee for examination and decision on possible actions if necessary ; update the state of these risks by keeping the project risk log up to date.
•  Prepare revisions to the multi-year work plan, if necessary, as well as semi-annual and quarterly plans, if necessary.
•  Prepare the start-up report no later than one month after the start-up workshop.
•  Ensure that the indicators included in the project results framework are monitored annually before the GEF PIR submission deadline so that progress can be reported in the GEF PIR.
•  Prepare the GEF PIR ;
•  Evaluate major and minor modifications to the project within the parameters defined by the UNDP-GEF.

Support to the technical coordinator for technical quality assurance of the project :

•  Support the technical coordinator of the project in the drafting of Terms of Reference for the project, in particular for the recruitment of experts for the various themes of the project.
•  Facilitate and participate in the dialogue with project partners and UNDP development partners in order to ensure the alignment of project products and results with the SDGs, the United Nations Partnership Development Framework for 2021-2026 ( CdCs ), the UNDP Country Program ( CPD ), the Sustainable Development Strategy and other development frameworks if necessary.
•  Monitor implementation plans, including the gender action plan, the stakeholder engagement plan and the environmental and social management framework and plans.
•  Monitor and monitor progress against the core GEF indicators.
•  Support the mid-term review and final evaluation process.

2. Support for project communication: Support the communication of results, the development of the network of stakeholders to be involved in the project, and ensure the flow of information and build relationships in order to maximize the commitment of the actors in the project implementation process:

•  Promote the flow of information and maintain cordial relationships with the national partner, the UGP and the various UNDP units.
•  Support the UNDP communications officer, if necessary, for the dissemination of project activities and results, propose articles and / or key messages, if necessary, and contribute in general to the communication and dissemination efforts of the UNDP and the national partner.
•  Keep and ensure active monitoring of activities and progress made by other cooperation / development projects and / or national initiatives concerning the theme of the project.
•  Establish good relations with the national stakeholders concerned by the project / theme in Algeria and ensure regular commitment / communications throughout the year.
•  Share best management practices or lessons learned in the context of the project or its activities, and initiate exchanges with complementary initiatives, if necessary.

3. Institutional Arrangement

The project manager will work in close collaboration with the Nature, Climate and Energy team of the UNDP Country Office as well as with the various stakeholders, mainly, the Ministry of the Environment and Renewable Energies, through the National Waste Agency, and the Ministry of Industry, through the SOPTE DIVINDUS-Society Versatile of Works & Environment in Constantine.

4. Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas / open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic / integrated thinking

Learn Continuously

LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning

Adapt with Agility

LEVEL 2: Adapt processes / approaches to new situations, involve others in change process

Act with Determination

LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner

LEVEL 2: Is facilitation / integrator, bring people together, build / maintain coalitions / partnerships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

People Management

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Business Management

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 audienceAbility to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Ethics

Ethics education and training

Ability to provide education and training on ethics,

values, and standards and promote staff awareness

of ethical behavior and ethical decision making

Business management

Project management

Ability to plan, organize, priority and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Business management

Partnerships management

Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Business Direction and Strategy

System Thinking

Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment 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

Business Development

Portfolio Management

Ability to select, priority and control the organization’s programs and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment

5. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful MFSA

Min. Academic Education

Higher university degree ( Master or equivalent ) in a field related to natural resource management or environmental sciences, in particular in integrated solid waste management.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

The minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in project / program management, work with ministries, national or provincial institutions concerned with the management of natural resources and / or the environment.

Required skills and competencies

Basic skills

•  Demonstrates integrity in embodying the values and ethical standards of the United Nations
•  Promotes the vision, mission and strategic objectives of UNDP
•  Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and adaptability, gender, religion, race, nationality and age

Function skills

•  Understand the job processes and working methods ;
•  Holds basic knowledge of the policies and institutional procedures relating to the post and implements them consistently in the exercise of functions ;
•  Demonstrates a good command of IT tools ( Windows, Office ), and audiovisual and communication means ( internet, email, teleconference, etc. )

Leadership

•  Demonstrate strong management, coordination and organizational skills ;
•  Ability to work in a team, share information and coordinate efforts within a team ;
•  Promotes knowledge sharing and a collaborative work environment focused on lifelong learning ;
•  Provides leadership and responsibility for integrating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of activity.

Innovation

•  Anticipates obstacles and / or potential problems and proactively identifies practical solutions ;
•  Contributes to the improvement of methods and execution of tasks and seeks to innovate to achieve better results ;
•  Takes into account lessons learned and comments, with a view to continuous improvement ;

People management

•  Demonstrate openness and skills in teamwork, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the maintenance of good relationships ;
•  Manages conflicts proactively with sensitivity ;

Professionalism

•  Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject, and an ability to work independently ;
•  Is conscientious and effective in meeting commitments, meeting deadlines and achieving results ;
•  Make good judgment, verify hypotheses with the facts, and propose realistic action plans based on an analysis of all the information available ;

Communication

•  Good ability to write and oral communication, including networking and interpersonal relationships ;
•  Establishes, builds and maintains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners ;
•  Confirmed ability to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive feedback

Desired additional skills and competencies

•  Strong leadership, management and coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate the implementation of major multi-stakeholder projects, including financial and technical aspects.
•  Ability to effectively manage technical and administrative teams, to work with a wide range of stakeholders in various sectors and at all levels, to develop lasting partnerships with collaborating agencies.
•  Ability to administer budgets, train and work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project.
•  Ability to coordinate and supervise several project implementation units in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with various groups of subnational stakeholders, including the community and the government.
•  Strong skills in writing, presentation and production of reports.
•  Strong IT skills, in particular mastery of all MS Office package applications and Internet research.
•  Strong knowledge of the Algerian political and socio-economic context.
•  Excellent mastery of French and Arabic. A good command of English is a plus.

Required Language ( s ) ( at working level )

Master of French and Arabic and a working knowledge of English

Professional Certificates

N / A

6. Travel:

The successful candidate must plan frequent trips to the wilayas in Setif and Constantine.

7. The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

• Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations ( month / year ), the qualifications, as well as the contact details ( email and telephone number ) of the Candidate, and at least three ( 3 ) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
•  A cover letter ( maximum length: 1 page ) indicating why the candidate considers him- / herself to be suitable for the position.
•  Managers may ask ( ad hoc ) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

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