SPECIFIC DUTIES;

Project Management;
Coordinating and managing the programme according to the agreed and approved work plans, in close collaboration with the Project A Team Leader
Co-leading the Programme Management Unit and leading the personnel undertaking work defined in team for Project A
Ensure compliance with the relevant processes at the reporting organisation
Provide technical oversight of all project activities related to Project B, whilst coordinating with Project A to ensure efficient Programme delivery overall
Work closely with the Basin Coordinators (BC), Strategic Advisors and project staff to ensure all project activities follow the laws and regulations of the respective countries for such activities
Prepare annual work plans, including procurement plans
Oversee the sub-contracting of project activities and consultancy deliverables
Oversee project budget and work plans
Identify and prepare for additional funding
Responsible for financial and narrative reports aligned with Danida guidelines
Oversee the development of monitoring and evaluation plans and report on the progress of the project against annual work plans and project indicators, and identify issues that need urgent attention by the Programme Steering Committee (PSC)
Lead on preparing, conducting and reporting on meetings of the PSC and the Programme Advisory Panel
Provide written reports on the overall project delivery, including by country, covering issues such as project activities, outputs and outcome delivery, project budget and staffing

Strategic Partnerships and Implementing Partners;
Maintain the relationship between IUCN, BCs and UNEP-DHI staff in Nairobi and Danish diplomatic missions in relevant countries to ensure efficient delivery of all project activities.
Maintain linkages with other related regional and national projects and identify opportunities for partnership, technical collaboration and knowledge exchange with other agencies, organizations and donors.
Responsible for identification of and establishing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders related to Project B
Foster and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, including government agencies, regional intergovernmental entities, civil society organizations, research institutions etc.

Technical advice and support to project implementation activities;
Provide direct technical expertise on transboundary water management, IWRM and NbS.
Work closely with the technical lead person, who is responsible for the technical implementation of the activities, to ensure that the technical implementation is aligned with the overall objective of the project and the key stakeholders

External relations and resource mobilisation;
Represent the project in external and internal IUCN meetings, at national and regional levels, as needed.
Identify and act on co-finance opportunities.
Represent the project in external and internal meetings, at national and regional levels, as needed
Support networking with key development partners, national institutions and NGOs to support project implementation and portfolio expansion.
Keep abreast of development needs and Programme opportunities in the landscape including those in line with implementing partners priorities and programmatic principles

Staff management and development;
Manage performance of all PMU staff and supervise project implementation with the BCs and Strategic Advisors in Kenya, and (other countries).
Compliance with the staff processes and follow-up as per the procedures at the reporting organisation

Representation;
Network and liaise with all the partners and potential partners, developing and maintaining partnerships and strong relationships across all sectors (including the private sector).
Maintain good working relationships with development partners, non-state actors, private sector, community leadership and visiting donor teams
Represent IUCN on issues at strategic, political and technical meetings, seminars and other events and processes as may be required from time to time

Additional responsibilities;
Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by and mutually agreed with the line manager.
Support the preparation and dissemination of technical reports, case studies, policy briefs, and communication materials related to water, NbS, restoration and climate resilience