Project Officer
Organizational Context
UNDP Indonesia champions national ownership of development programs, aligning with the Jakarta Commitment to strengthen aid effectiveness. All assistance is implemented by national entities, focusing on capacity development through institutional reform, leadership training, and public education. The INSIGHT project specifically aims to enhance the Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF) as a credible environmental financing institution, improving its governance, operations, and financial management for sustainable development outcomes.
Job Purpose
The Project Officer will provide crucial day-to-day support for the INSIGHT Project, ensuring activities align with work plans, budgets, and timelines. This role involves coordinating interventions, managing stakeholder relationships, organizing capacity-building events, and monitoring progress. The incumbent will act as a key liaison, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and facilitating effective communication. By supporting project delivery, promoting innovation, and leveraging evidence and partnerships, the Project Officer will contribute significantly to strengthening environmental financing governance and advancing sustainable development impact in Indonesia.
Responsibilities
The Project Officer will serve as a central point for project coordination and implementation, ensuring timely delivery of activities and fostering collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. Key duties include supporting project planning and implementation according to work plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and identifying operational challenges. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, and civil society, to facilitate consultations and maintain partnerships. Additionally, the officer will provide technical and programmatic support for evidence generation, knowledge management, and capacity-building initiatives. Strategic support includes contributing to adaptive management and identifying solutions to implementation challenges. Financial and operational support encompasses budget monitoring, facilitating procurement, and coordinating service providers to ensure efficient project execution.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience is required, with 8 years of relevant experience preferred. This includes demonstrated experience in implementing development projects with multiple stakeholders, project planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting. Experience in organizing workshops, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and preparing high-quality reports is essential. Familiarity with UNDP procedures and results-based management is desirable.
Skills
Core values include respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. Key competencies encompass self-awareness, ethical conduct, collaboration, partnership building, strategic thinking, results-driven performance, managing complexity, planning, professionalism, sound judgment, and adaptability. Specific expertise areas include community development, administration, logistics, procurement, and commodities.