***CLOSED*** Call for EoI: Full Time Consultancy for Project Management Services
Background:
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a multilateral financing mechanism established to support climate
action in the Caribbean and by extension in developing countries, by responding to climate change
through strategic investments in actions that will result in low-emission and climate resilient development. These strategic investments will limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
developing countries, and help vulnerable societies adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
The GCF has made available several windows for financing and technical support for a programmatic
approach to engage the GCF for the implementation of climate actions. This includes funding windows
for mitigation and adaptation, the Private Sector Facility, the Readiness and Preparatory Support Program, a REDD+ results-based payment program; and an Enhanced Direct Access Program designed to enhance funding access by sub-national, national, regional, public, and private entities.
In October 2018, PACT received accreditation by the GCF as a national Direct Access Entity. This role
requires PACT to take on several responsibilities associated with the delivery of impactful projects within
the priorities of the Fund, of PACT, of Belize’s National Climate Change Policy & Plan, of Belize’s Country Programme for Engagement with the GCF, of Plan Belize – Medium Term Development Strategy and related frameworks. In collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) as National Designated Authority (NDA) of Belize to the GCF, PACT has received approval for financing from the GCF under a Readiness and Preparatory Support Project titled “Building Capacity for Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Land Management & Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Economic Development for pre-Accreditation to the Green Climate Fund”.
This project is to be executed over a twenty-four-month period and is structured as a two-tiered project.
The first tier involves building the capacity of the human resources, policies, and structures of the Ministry of Economic Development as the National Designated Authority (NDA) to assist in its pursuit of attaining accreditation from GCF to become a National Direct Access Entity. The second tier will
develop the strategic framework and build the institutional capacity of the Belize Association of Planners (BAP) and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) to guide the country in achieving climate resilient human settlements and infrastructures.
In this context, PACT is seeking to contract the services of a Project Manager to coordinate the implementation of the project by PACT and the executing partners. The aim of the consultancy is to
ensure that the Project is successfully implemented and creates an enabling environment to promote climate resilient settlements and infrastructure for a sustainable and low-carbon development pathway in Belize.
Scope of Work
The Project Manager will:
- Manage and coordinate all the activities of the GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support Project and will report on the day-to-day operations to the Project Development & Management Unit Manager (PDMUM) of PACT.
- Coordinate the execution of project activities with the project liaisons within the Ministry of Economic Development, Belize Association of Planners, and the MIDH.
- Prepare and submit monthly work plans and reports to the PDMUM, on a timely and regular basis, detailing all past and planned activities.
- Prepare timely and high-quality technical and financial reports of the project as required by the project grant agreement (progress and completion reports).
- Establish and maintain contact with all project stakeholders, to ensure support for project implementation.
- Work in collaboration with PACT’s Procurement Officer and Accounting Staff for efficient and effective delivery of project outputs and budget management.
- Manage complimentary activities of PACT’s Climate Finance Portfolio, particularly related to other GCF projects, as requested by PACT.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must possess the following:
- Master’s Degree (preferred) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or relevant field; and/or
- Industry recognized Certification in Project Management
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in managing medium-large internationally funded projects
Knowledge (not required but considered an asset):
- Working knowledge of general guidelines and procedures of international multilateral donors
- Working knowledge of the GCF, Adaptation Fund, or other Global Funding Agencies
- Knowledge of PACT
Skill Requirements:
- Advanced level of computing literacy (Microsoft Office applications preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
The full Terms of Reference is available at www.pactbelize.org. Interested candidates are asked to submit:
- Signed letter of interest.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of Academic Certificates
- Current Police Record
- A list of two recent professional references (names and contact information only)
Packages should be submitted no later than March 3rd, 2023, at 5:00pm (Central Standard Time) and addressed to:
Mr. Radin Santos
Procurement Officer
Protected Areas Conservation Trust
Re: Expression of Interest – Project Management Services
Soft Copies should be sent via email to:
Procurementofficer@pactbelize.org and projdevofficer@pactbelize.org
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PACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability).
PACT is not liable for any costs incurred by applicants in submission of their application.