The Project Analyst will have to closely liaise with the project’s Project Management Unit (PMU) which has been established at the RID to be responsible for project management and execution of the project.
Responsibilities :
The Project Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Integrated Team Leader of UNDP Thailand and technical consultation and guidance of the UNDP Technical Support Team, and the Project Analyst will supervise Gender Responsive Data Officer, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Office and Project Associate in UNDP Thailand. He/she will also coordinate closely with PMU to collaborate for effective project implementation.
The Project is currently managed by the Project Management Unit (PMU).
The PMU is led by the Project Manager (PM), who is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the project.
Under the direct supervision of the Integrated Team Leader of UNDP and guidance from the UNDP Technical Support Team, the Project Analyst is responsible for, jointly with the Project Manager from Project Management Unit (PMU), overall coordination between UNDP, PMU, and other relevant stakeholders and ensuring that the project is effectively and efficiently executed within the agreed timeline and resources.
While the Project Analyst will be based in Bangkok, he/she is expected to travel to and spend time in the 3 target provinces.
Ensure PMU in project implementation and management under the overall guidance of the RID.
Review and support to the quality of the project’s deliverables of both Implementing Partners and Responsible Parties by coordinating technical inputs from the RTA, UNDP and RID experts in a timely manner and in close collaboration with the Project Manager (PM);
In close collaboration with PMU, RID and UNDP CO coordinates and ensures the timely implementation of the project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
In close collaboration with RID, PMU and UNDP, directly contributes to annual work plan and budget revisions as to fully capture the sequencing of all technical deliverables during the project implementation.
Support technical and managerial capacities within the PMU, including the introduction of management tools and templates that enable effective planning, implementation and monitoring.
Provide advice and support through technical assistance to the national counterparts, as required and relevant to the scope of the project and provides other advice as needed to UNDP concerning the evolution and role of the relevant Ministries/stakeholders within the scope of the project.
Requirements :
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, or related field is required. Or
A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.
Minimum 2 years (with Master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant development sector experience at the national or international level is required.
Demonstrated experience in project management is required.
Experience in managing complex projects and coordinate stakeholders is required.
Proven track record of experience in Thailand and/or in Southeast Asian region, with direct interaction with government and public organizations is required.
Project management experience in areas related to climate change, planning and management of natural resources and environment, water resource management and/or agricultural development is an asset
Experience and technical knowledge of climate change adaptation and mitigation, or other relevant areas, is considered an asset.
Experience with GCF or GEF- related projects, activities or partnerships is considered an asset.
Practical experience in project planning, monitoring and reporting is desired.
Demonstrated ability to productively share UNDP knowledge and activities (at UN and other venues) solutions and generate resources is desired.
