Project Administrative Support Consultant

hace 2 semanas

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo
Result of Service
Contributing to the efficient implementation of the project "Building capacities for the development of the National Adaptation Plan in the context of the NDCs adaptation themes in Panama" by executing the tasks outlined in Clause


It is expected that Project Administrative Support Consultant will contribute to the efficient implementation of the project "Building capacities for the development of the National Adaptation Plan in the context of the NDCs adaptation themes in Panama" by executing the tasks outlined in Clause.

The Project Administrative Support Consultant will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by guaranteeing that the following tasks integrate the gender mainstreaming:

  • Collaborate the National Project Coordinator in the timely preparation and submission of project work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and progress reports.
  • Collaborate the National Project Coordinator in developing terms of reference, identifying and selecting consultants, and supervising their work and deliverables.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and identifying corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
  • Participate in the preparation, monitoring, evaluation of compliance of the Procurement Plan, Operational Plans, and the project budget.
  • Contribute with the financial Management and monitoring of the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with the Fundación NATURA.
  • Participate in the administrative process of recruitment and hiring of individual consultants, consultancy firms and procurement of goods and services carried out in accordance with the project proposal, and the procedures of UNEP.
  • Provide technical expertise in the logístical organization and administration of Project Steering Committee and other relevant meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations and communications efforts (as necessary).
  • Prepare agendas and arrange appointments and meetings related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings.
  • Maintain general office files and databases and keep the information in a manner which allows easy reference and retrieval.
  • Translate or organize and oversee the translation of project documentation and reports between Spanish and English, as relevant.
  • Collaborate the Project Management Unit in any other support services as requested, to ensure smooth operation of daily activities and proper management of the unit's resources.
  • Carry out other tasks inherent to the objectives of the position, as indicated by UNEP.
Work Location
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Directorate Office, Project Management Unit in Panama City, Panama.

Expected duration
12 MONTHS

Responsibilities:


The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level.

Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.


The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama 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).

In terms of addressing climate change, UNEP aims to support countries in the compliance of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the priority actions defined in the countries Nationally Determined Contributions.


The overall objective of UNEP ́s Sub-programme on Climate Change is to strengthen the ability of countries to move towards climate-resilient and low emission strategies for sustainable development and human well-being.

The expected accomplishment regarding climate change adaptation is that adaptation approaches, including an ecosystem-based approach, are implemented, and integrated into key sectoral and national development strategies to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience to climate change impacts.

Furthermore, the UNEP ́s Sub
- programme on Climate Change is also committed to ensure that crosscutting issues such as gender equity and women empowerment is effectively undertaken in the development of its tasks to guarantee an equitable development in line with its adaptation objectives.


The Project Administrative Support Consultant will operate under the overall supervision of the UNEP Adaptation Programme Management Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean Office.

The incumbent will work from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, full time and to be located in the Office of Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment, Project Management Unit in Panama City, Panama.

Additionally, he/she will work in close collaboration with the UNEP's Adaptation team, the Directorate of Climate Change of the Mini

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