Project Coordinator [Open to internal and external applicants]

UNDP; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Philippines seeks a Project Coordinator to lead the Project Management Unit for the FAIR BHR Project, guiding day-to-day operations and strategic execution in the Philippines.

The role requires managing funds, coordinating with UNDP teams, and ensuring deliverables align with NAP-BHR objectives while fostering collaboration with partners and stakeholders to advance Business and Human Rights governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Human Rights, Public Policy or related field is required or equivalent.
• Two years (Master's) or four years (Bachelor's) of progressive project coordination experience.
• Experience in budget/financial monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management Unit for the FAIR BHR Project per UNDP guidelines.
• Oversee work plans, HR, procurement, and M&E for effective implementation.
• Coordinate with UNDP Teams and stakeholders; ensure accountability through reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Monitoring & Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement

Partnership Management

Resource Mobilization

Team Leadership

Communication

Research & Analysis

Knowledge Generation

BHR Principles

Education

Master's degree in Law or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines is implementing the FAIR BHR Project to strengthen Business and Human Rights (BHR) governance. This initiative supports the government's development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR), promoting integrated, participatory, and evidence-based approaches. The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) under the guidance of the UNDP Institutions and Partnerships Programme Team.

Job purpose: The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the FAIR BHR Project in the Philippines. This role is crucial for ensuring the project's strategic management, day-to-day financial and administrative operations, and effective implementation of activities. The coordinator will work under the guidance of the UNDP Institutions and Partnerships Programme Team and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The purpose is to strengthen Business and Human Rights (BHR) governance by supporting the development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR), fostering collaboration among UN agencies, and generating evidence for long-term programming and institutionalization of BHR principles in the Philippines.

Responsibilities: The Project Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the FAIR BHR Project. This includes leading the preparation and updating of work plans, human resources, procurement, and M&E plans, ensuring effective implementation in line with UNDP guidelines. The role involves managing project funds, maintaining financial integrity, and ensuring efficient resource utilization, including applying UNDP financial oversight through the Quantum system and providing timely financial reports. The coordinator will oversee the delivery of project outputs, coordinate activities with UNDP teams and stakeholders, and ensure accountability through comprehensive reporting. Additionally, the role requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders, promoting coordination and knowledge sharing, and supporting resource mobilization through proposal development. The coordinator will also supervise PMU personnel, manage their performance, and facilitate communications, knowledge management, and advocacy efforts.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, Human Rights, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Governance, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's) with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be considered.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme coordination and implementation is required for candidates with a Master's degree, or four years for those with a Bachelor's degree. Experience should include budget and financial monitoring, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and working with government institutions, development partners, civil society, or private sector stakeholders.

Skills: Project Management, Financial Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Management, Resource Mobilization, Team Leadership, Communication, Research and Analysis, Knowledge Generation, Business and Human Rights principles.

Required languages: English

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