Small Grants Programme National Coordinator

About the role

The UNDP Small Grants Programme (SGP) is implemented on behalf of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and channels grants to NGOs and community-based organisations to address climate change, biodiversity conservation, protection of international waters, persistent organic pollutants and land degradation. The National Coordinator reports through a matrixed structure to the Deputy Resident Representative and the Head of the Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction portfolio, and oversees SGP implementation at country level, coordinates the National Steering Committee and supports the CO programme portfolio in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the SGP Country Programme team, prepare and implement the annual work plan and budget proposal, and set performance parameters and learning objectives
• Formulate, implement and periodically review the Country Programme Strategy, and keep abreast of national environmental priorities and socio-economic trends
• Manage grant allocations and the country operating budget in line with SGP Standard Operating Procedures and UNDP rules, and exercise quality control over project ideas and concepts
• Organise stakeholder workshops and project development sessions for CSOs, CBOs and communities, and authorise and manage project planning grants
• Monitor ongoing grant projects through field visits and give technical and operational support to grantees
• Act as secretary to the National Steering Committee, support project proposal review, selection and approval, and foster links between SGP and other GEF, government and donor projects
• Report to the Central Programme Management Team on implementation, monitoring, financial reporting and audits, and carry out monitoring and evaluation of the programme and projects
• Handle administrative tasks such as procurement and travel, and build partnerships with donors and development partners to mobilise resources and support grantees in securing co-financing
• Support the EU for Prespa project and the management of the CO programme portfolio in environment, energy and DRR