The objective of the Project seeks to systematically de-carbonize the existing building stock in Armenia to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while achieving sustainable development benefits through focusing on creating a favorable market environment and a scalable business model for investment in energy efficiency retrofits by addressing market barriers. The barriers to energy efficient building renovation will be addressed through a combination of policy and financial de-risking instruments and targeted financial incentives to key market players. The Project is structured under four components:  building sector Monitoring, Report and Verification (MRV) and knowledge management; policy de-risking; financial de-risking; and financial incentives. The Project having as main objective to ensure sizeable energy savings and accompanying GHG emissions reductions in both public and residential buildings, will also ensure co-benefits as green job creation and poverty reduction. In addition to funding from the Green Climate Fund, the Project will catalyze private and public sector financing for achieving the objectives and quantified indicators set by Project Document.

The UNDP will implement Project funded by Green Climate Fund  in cooperate with Yerevan Municipality and European Investment Bank and other international and national financing institutions in a unique project providing technical and investment assistance for energy efficiency retrofitting of multi-apartment and public buildings. The first of its kind in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, if implemented successfully, it has the potential to be scaled throughout Armenia and across the region.

UNDP will work with the Government, city municipalities/administrations, financing institutions, private sector stakeholders, ESCos to deploy the most cost-effective combination of policy and financial de-risking instruments.

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Analyst for Sustainable Growth and Resilience (SGR), and UNDP Climate Change Programme Coordinator the Project Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of the project activities, in close partnership with the Ministry of Nature Protection of Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Municipality, State Committee for Urban Development, regional and local authorities, other sectoral institutions, and other UNDP projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

In particular, the Project Manager will be responsible for:,
• Leading, supervising, and monitoring the project implementation process, including provision of advice on the UNDP activities in the area of building energy efficiency.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Project Unit, including supervision of the project staff and national consultants.
• Ensure the development and efficient implementation of activities, as per the Project Document acting flexibly to adjust to implementing realities.
• Manage and monitor the financial performance of the Project and ensure delivery as per the project budget.
• Liaise with the Government, regional and local authorities, civil society organizations, agricultural sector stakeholders, including private companies, and international partners to ensure participatory approach for the development and implementation of project activities.
• Develop critical partnerships and networks for the specific thematic areas; participating in the activities of intergovernmental or other coordinating bodies.
• Develop reports to the implementing partners, UNDP, and funding organizations on the financial and operational status of the Project.
• Support UNDP in providing guidance and technical expertise on the formulation of project strategies and proposals in the related fields.
• Identify and develop new cooperation and respective funding opportunities to ensure   meeting the project stated objectives.
• Provide input and contribute to the preparation of policy papers, reporting tools, resource mobilization and advocacy materials, for liaising with UNDP’s global and regional advisors to ensure that UNDP Armenia is in line with the corporate objectives on GHG emissions mitigation agreed with donor and partner agencies.
• Contribute to the preparation of innovative and creative initiatives, blogs, interviews etc. Act as project assets custodian and ensuring that the project assets are properly inventoried and reported to UNDP.
• Perform other duties as required by UNDP.

Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Demonstrates a passion and energy for development projects.
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.
- In-depth knowledge on development issues.
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
- Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems, and affect staff behavioural/attitudinal change.

Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.

Education:
• Advanced university degree in energy, engineering, economics, business administration or other relevant discipline.

 Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in project management and implementation. Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Previous experience in energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, design/construction, sector projects.
• Experience in development of analytical documents, briefs and project proposals.

Skills:
• Ability to deliver and reach the planned project targets.
• Creativity, flexibility and an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong managerial skills, proven ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities and tasks concurrently.

Languages:
• Fluency in Armenian and English;
• Fluency in Russian is an asset.