PBF Secretariat Coordinator [Ouvert aux candidats Internes et Externes]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) is the UN's primary financial instrument for consolidating peace in conflict-affected countries. Managed by the Peacebuilding Fund Branch and administered by UNDP, it supports integrated responses to urgent needs. In Mali, the PBF Secretariat operates within the Resident Coordinator’s Office, enhancing portfolio coherence and supporting the Joint Steering Committee.
Job Purpose
The PBF Secretariat Coordinator will lead the PBF Secretariat team in Mali to ensure effective governance, accountability, and impact of the PBF portfolio. This role involves providing technical and logistical support to the Joint Steering Committee and partners, ensuring strategic impact of initiatives. The Coordinator is responsible for the quality and timeliness of monitoring, evaluation, communication, and reporting of portfolio results. Additionally, they will enhance the visibility of peacebuilding programs and oversee the implementation of evaluation recommendations, contributing to the sustainability and resource mobilization for peacebuilding efforts in Mali.
Responsibilities
Manage the PBF Secretariat team, focusing on governance, accountability, and portfolio impact. This includes supervising staff, facilitating quality assurance for resource allocation, and coordinating overall portfolio management with various stakeholders. Contribute to the Resident Coordinator’s Office reports on peacebuilding and lead knowledge capitalization efforts. Support the PBF Joint Steering Committee by providing secretarial tasks, monitoring decisions, and advising on risks and solutions. Liaise with the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office for committee meeting preparation. Ensure portfolio visibility to mobilize resources and partnerships, collaborating with the RCO team for conflict analysis and contributing to inclusive peacebuilding partnerships.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years (with Master's) or 9 years (with Bachelor's) of experience in coordinating projects/activities at national or regional levels, preferably in peacebuilding, governance, or conflict prevention. Experience with the UN system and knowledge of PBF procedures are advantageous.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: System Thinking, Portfolio Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Knowledge Generation, Relationship Management, Gender Equality, RBM standards.