UNEP Industry and Economy Division Chemicals branch, Secretariat for Global Framework on Chemicals, and the Special Programme on Institutional Strengthening (SPIS), requires the services of an individual contractor to support Special programme and GFC Fund projects. Functions include negotiation of project agreements and finalisation of project documents for projects approved under the rounds of funding; oversight of ongoing projects through to project closure; and support to preparations for meetings of the respective Executive Boards of the two funds, including preparation of meeting documents.
The Individual contractor will support the delivery of the following tasks:
• Supporting application rounds of the Special Programme and Global Framework on Chemicals Fund, as appropriate: undertaking qualitative analysis of the applications and technical review of the proposed activities of the projects; develops and ensures signature of the legal instruments with successful applicants; oversees implementation of projects through to completion and closure; identifying problems/issues and providing solutions.
• Providing substantive support to Executive Board meetings and other relevant meetings.
• Undertaking outreach activities as needed; participates in the development of training workshops, outreach events, seminars, etc.; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the funds, including the review and analysis of past and ongoing application rounds, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.
The individual contractor will be responsible for negotiation of project agreements and finalisation of project documents for projects approved under the rounds of funding; oversight of ongoing projects through to project closure; and support to preparations for meetings of the respective Executive Boards of the two funds, including preparation of meeting documents.