Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) based in the UNDP Country Office in Metro Manila, managing the implementation and monitoring of activities under the FAIR BHR Project. The role involves strategic management, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination, resource mobilization, human resources management, and communications to strengthen Business and Human Rights governance in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strategic management of the project and provide day-to-day financial and administrative management for the delivery of the project’s activities.
• Lead the preparation and updating of the project’s annual work plan, human resources plan, procurement plan and M&E plan.
• Ensure effective implementation of the project work plan, in keeping with UNDP’s Project management guidelines.
• Manage project funds, maintain financial integrity, and ensure effective use of project resources.
• Apply UNDP financial oversight through the Quantum enterprise management system.
• Provide quality and timely financial reports as per UNDP financial rules and donor requirements.
• Ensure delivery of outputs and contribution to outcomes through effective implementation and coordination with UNDP management, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Provide overall coordination and oversight of all project activities.
• Lead preparation and submission of comprehensive reports (monthly, quarterly, annual, donor) aligning results with project objectives and addressing challenges.
• Work closely with CO programme and finance teams to ensure efficient and transparent use of project resources.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Promote coordination, dialogue, and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
• Ensure effective collaboration with UN agencies and development partners.
• Identify and collaborate with potential partners to leverage project funds and results for new interventions and resource mobilization.
• Develop concept notes, project proposals, and project documents to support pipeline development and resource mobilization.
• Supervise personnel members under the PMU and provide guidance and coaching.
• Set performance parameters for staff members, assess performance, and provide feedback.
• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned linked to project goals.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Perform other duties within functional profile as necessary.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Human Rights, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Governance, or a related field is required.
• A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in fields mentioned above with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advance university degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years (with master’s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible relevant experience in project or programme coordination and implementation.
• Experience in budget and financial monitoring.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management.
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, civil society, or private sector stakeholders.
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated work experience in managing public administration, governance, public policy, and/or research-related projects.
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated work experience in research and analysis.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in resource mobilization.
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated experience leading/managing a team.
• Experience in Business and Human Rights, responsible business conduct, corporate sustainability, human rights, labour rights, governance, or related areas is desired.
• Experience and knowledge of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) is desired.
• Experience working on UNDP, UN, donor funded, or international development projects or international organizations is desired.
• Fluency in the English and Filipino languages is required.

Skills

• Project Coordination
• Programme Implementation
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Monitoring
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partnership Management
• Public Administration
• Governance
• Public Policy
• Research and Analysis
• Resource Mobilization
• Team Leadership
• Business and Human Rights Engagement
• Responsible Business Conduct
• Corporate Sustainability
• Human Rights
• Labour Rights Policy
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• UNDP Project Management
• Donor-funded Project Management

Languages

English, Filipino