Under the supervision of the SGP
Global Manager, the Deputy Global Manager (DGM)...
Under the supervision of the SGP
Global Manager, the Deputy Global Manager (DGM) will be responsible for the
timely and effective implementation of the SGP programme, including liaison
with UNOPS. The DGM will manage the SGP Central Programme Management Team
(CPMT), which will include a team of Programme Advisors, M&E/Results-Based
Management Specialist, and Communication and Knowledge Specialist to ensure
timely and effective delivery of the Country Programmes. The DGM will be
responsible for oversight of the programme executing agency, which is currently
UNOPS. The DGM will also assist the Global Manager on strategic and other
related matters as required. The DGM will act as SGP Officer-in-Charge during
the absence of the Global Manager. The
key tasks of the DGM is outlined below:
Summary of functions:
- Leadership on SGP Programme
Implementation (40%)
- Financial, Human Resources, and
Procurement Management with Executing Agency (25%)
- Strategic Policy Development and
Dialogue (20%)
- Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource
Mobilization (15%)
Leadership in Implementing the SGP Programmes (40%)
- Develop
and oversee management systems, in coordination with the CPMT and UNOPS
teams, and monitor the overall effectiveness of SGP country programme implementation.
- Facilitate
the development of work plan and budget of the SGP Operational Phase,
followed by a joint annual work plan development and delivery projection
with UNOPS.
- Oversee
the work of the CPMT Programme Advisors in the provision of guidance to the
SGP Country Programmes, including on operational and administrative issues.
- Facilitate
and provide advice to resolve implementation issue of the SGP Country
Programmes with the CPMT Regional Focal Points, including liaising with
the UNDP Country Offices, NCs, SRCs, National Steering Committees (NSCs),
National Focal Groups (NFGs) and other relevant partners as needed.
- Coordinate
with the Programme Coordinator of the SGP Upgraded Countries to enable
coherent implementation of the SGP Operational Guideline and other
relevant guidance/policy papers.
- Oversee
the cross-cutting work of CPMT’s Communication and Knowledge Specialist as
well as Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in the provision of
developing and implementing robust and cutting edge communication
strategy, knowledge management, and results based management systems.
- Coordinate
with other units of UNDP, GEF Secretariat, and partner institutions for
effective implementation of the SGP
- Create
opportunities for CPMT staff to synthesize knowledge and learning across
SGP to strategically improve results and enable broader adaptation (e.g.
replication, upscaling, and mainstreaming);
- Facilitate
the organization of SGP global and regional meetings, and participate in
relevant international events and/or critical programme related missions,
as and when required.
Human resource related tasks:
- Oversee
SGP staff contractual status and ensure timely extension and hiring of
staff with UNOPS. Facilitate
resolutions to any human resource management issues.
- Coordinate
the Performance and Results Assessment (PRA) process for CPMT staff,
National Coordinators (NCs), Sub-Regional Coordinators (SRCs), and
Programme Assistants/Associates (PAs);
- Take
the lead in efforts to improve staff welfare and professional career
development, including periodic review of contractual modalities, and
development and implementation of training plans;
- Develop
and implement plans and incentives to improve the SGP programme’s social
and physical working environments,
Key Results: SGP country operations
are implemented efficiently as part of coherent global programme. CPMT staff
and National/Sub-Regional Coordinators are motivated and performing effectively
to achieve global portfolio level results and outcomes.
Strategic Policy
Development and Dialogue (20%)
- Serve as alternate to the Global Manager in liaising with the
GEF Secretariat and GEF Council on strategic policy development,
implementation and funding replenishments;
- Prepare reports for GEF Council and serve as alternate to the
Global Manager in representing the programme at GEF Council Meetings, GEF
NGO Consultations and other relevant international engagements;
- Organize consultations with GEF Implementing Agencies, UNDP,
multilateral and other donor partners, for upstream mainstreaming and
synergies;
- Serve as a thinking partner with the Global Manager to identify
emerging issues and opportunities.
Key Results: The SGP is widely
recognized for its ability to deliver global environmental benefits through
community-based action, contribute to poverty reduction, and lead to the
empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Financial, Human Resource, and Procurement
Management with Executing Agency Partner (25%)
- Serve
as the primary contact between the CPMT and UNOPS for SGP financial,
administrative, human resources and legal matters, including audit
arrangements;
- Lead
development and update of effective systems and regular communication with
UNOPS and UNDP on financial and human resource management, and other
operational issues;
- Assess
strategic and medium-term financial and human resource, and other resource
requirements of CPMT and Country Programmes with a view to optimizing
resource management and cost-efficiency;
- Develop/update
guideline and review appropriate annual Country Operating Budgets (COBs) for
SGP Country Programme, in close coordination with CPMT and UNOPS teams;
- Monitor
timely financial reporting of UNOPS, including allocation, commitment, and
disbursement of donor funds at the global and country levels. Prepare updates for the SGP Global
Manager and CPMT Team for strategic planning and decision-making purposes;
- Oversee
work of Financial Associate in providing necessary information to UNDP on
financial status of the programme, and facilitate budget revision,
extension, and other financial issues
- Advise
and provide support to the Global Manager in periodically reviewing the
SGP Operational Guidelines and UNOPS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
including the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders (e.g. CPMT,
UNOPS, and UNDP Country Office) and update them as required;
- Monitor and facilitate Country Programme
Audits with UNOPS, and facilitate resolution to any audit management issues.
Key Results: SGP widely recognized for
its ability to minimize bureaucracy, maintain flexibility and innovation to
cater for country driven solutions, and efficiently deliver results as a “fast
and friendly” operating system at the national, regional and global levels.
Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource
Mobilization (15%)
- Provide
support to the SGP Global Manager on resource mobilization in relation to
GEF targets, including establishing contacts with and cultivating
relationships with multilateral and bilateral donors, foundations, private
sector and other partners at the global and/or regional levels;
- Create
opportunities for partners and donors to interact with SGP programme
staff, incubate and nurture these relationships;
- Develop
new partnerships and joint efforts with other agencies and institutions, together
with the Global Manager and CPMT Programme Advisors;
- Provide
guidance and support to NCs and SRCs for improving their ability to mobilize
resources and raise co-financing, as well as for country programme scaling
up and institutional sustainability.
Key Results: Continued growth in the quality, scope, and
impact of SGP partnerships with relevant organizations at all levels (global,
regional and national). SGP country programmes gradually strengthen their
institutional sustainability over time.