IC/PNG/08-2023 Head of Secretariat , PNG Biodiversity and Climate Fund

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Type: Individual Contract (IC) National Consultant      

Description of the Assignment:  The Head of the Secretariat will be responsible for leading and building the capacity of the Secretariat to implement its governance and management systems, mobilize resources, and support the Board during its start-up phase. The National Consultant will be based in Port Moresby for the duration of the contract to conduct meetings, training, and workshops. The Consultant will work with the Project team, under the supervision of UNDP’s Chief Technical Advisor, and the PNG Country Office on the following scope of work. 

Organization Mission and Strategy.

Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through strategic planning, effective resource mobilization, effective/forward-looking administration, and community outreach. Specifically in this area the ED will:

• Develop and implement long-term plans, annual plans, budgets, operating manuals and policies.
• Maintain relationships with government, private entities, donors, and NGO actors in biodiversity, climate, and natural resources. Remain current on trends and developments in biodiversity conservation, conservation finance, and climate issues at the global, regional, and national levels.
• Represent, articulate and speak nationally and globally for the importance of conserving and managing biodiversity and natural resources. 

Financial Performance and Viability: Develop and manage sufficient resources to ensure the financial health of the organization and grow its capacity in line with the strategic vision and mission; engages the Board and other team members as necessary to help with resource mobilization and building a long-term fund.

• Lead the development and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in consultation with the Board of Trustees.
• Manage relations with investment managers/consultants to implement the Investment Policy and serve as an ex officio member of the Investment Committee.
• Acts as primary point of contact for the various donor organizations and international financial institutions, engaging with donors to keep them apprised of the progress of Fund programs and working to identify new funding mechanisms.
• Administer Board-approved transfers for funds to the beneficiaries and ensure accountability for these funds.
• Presents the Board with timely annual audit and financial reports for review. 

Operational Effectiveness: Oversees the operation of the organization, ensuring that staff are working effectively and meeting the objectives of the Fund.

• Provide overall leadership of the PNG Fund by selecting, motivating, inspiring, and managing performance of the Secretariat staff.
• Oversee administrative and financial planning processes, provide direction and guidance to senior administrative and finance staff.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the grant-making process including design of specific programs, program windows, and calls for proposals.
• Ensure that an effective monitoring and evaluation system is in place to determine the effectiveness of the funding provided for biodiversity and climate-related projects.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to oversee the performance of monitoring and evaluation of management effectiveness of protected areas
• Serve as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees

 Period of assignment/services: 482 working  days over 24 months of which the work should be completed whilst in the duty station, Port Moresby.

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