UNDP : Project Coordinator – Kuala Lumpur

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Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

Global trends increasingly highlight that sustainable economic progress cannot occur in isolation from peacebuilding and good governance. As interconnected challenges such as conflict, inequality, and corruption hinder development, there is growing recognition that economic growth must be inclusive, transparent, and rooted in stable institutions.

UNDP multi-country office in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam provides technical assistance, policy, and technical advisory services to the Governments of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam in their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in partnership with development partners, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

In Malaysia, UNDP’s programme priorities and partnerships are defined and operationalized through the Country Programme between the Government of Malaysia and UNDP to support and contribute to the development priorities and results envisioned in the 5-year Malaysia Plan. Malaysia is currently implementing several projects (with public sector partners) that support the 12th Malaysia Plan, which is anchored around three key themes, namely resetting the economy, strengthening security, wellbeing and inclusivity as well as advancing sustainability.

The Governance and Local Development Unit at UNDP Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam manages a diverse portfolio of projects that promote good governance across institutional, economic, and communal spheres. While efforts in the institutional and economic domains focus on national-level policy development and standard-setting, the peacebuilding component plays a central role in the communal sphere. UNDP’s peacebuilding initiatives emphasize inclusive dialogue, conflict prevention including prevention of violent extremism, and the promotion of social cohesion—particularly in communities facing divisions or vulnerabilities. Direct engagement with local actors and relevant stakeholders is essential to building trust, strengthening community resilience, and laying the foundations for sustainable peace.

In the current set-up for the Governance unit, UNDP will focus on developing a pipeline of existing projects relating to the promotion of peacebuilding, which includes areas related to the prevention of violent extremism, anti-corruption, societal cohesion and community resilience.

The Project Coordinator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, directly manages funds allocated for project implementation at the country level. The Project Coordinator reports to the Programme Analyst for Peacebuilding and Community Resilience within the unit and will act under the guidance of the Country Office Programme Specialist as the Head of Governance and Local Development Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will work in a matrix reporting structure under the general supervision of the Programme Analyst, Peacebuilding and Community Resilience, UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, and the Country Office Programme Specialist as the Head of Governance and Local Development Unit.

a)Coordinate effective project planning and implementation :

• Develop project planning process and ensure the work plan and a fully costed budget are prepared based on sound capacity assessments and in accordance with UNDP POPP / PPM Guidelines.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the assigned portfolio and the overall implementation process, including planning and monitoring in order to optimize the use of resources and to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives and results specified in project document.
• Provide subject matter technical advice and support and ensure outputs are delivered on time, within the set budget and specified constraints, and to high-quality standards.
• Support implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess project effectiveness, measure impact, and generate lessons learned
• Ensure implementation activities are in alignment with UNDP policy and programme management procedures and all project interventions integrate a gender equality perspective / gender equality mainstreaming to the extent local context allows.
• Ensure operational management of assigned portfolio including through timely procurement of goods, services and / or infrastructure (as relevant), effective management of human, technical and financial resources, etc.

b)Establish partnerships and open channels of communication.

c)Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving the targets set.

d)Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s).

The Project Coordinator performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies :

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies :

Business Direction & Strategy

Business Development

Business Management

Ethics

Required Skills and Experience

Education :

Experience :

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section :

Required Languages :

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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