Hiring of Coordinator for the PPG Phase

[1]https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/11108

The main objective of the project is to get a common understanding of the Amazon Aquifer Systems (AAS) – the invisible giant -, to strengthen regional governance and the integrated groundwater management for its protection and sustainable use, hereby enhancing water security and ecosystem resilience in the Amazon region. The proposal submitted to the GEF has received funding (PPG) to prepare the project and the required annexes that will be submitted for ratification/approval by the Executive Director of the GEF. The PPG phase is considered a preparatory phase and will need to support various data collection efforts and validation of the key sections contained in the PIF. The final result of the PPG phase will be a project document, annexes and requirements of the implementing agencies (UNEP and the IDB). In accordance with GEF procedures, the complete CEO Endorsement Request Package must be submitted to the GEF Secretariat no later than June 2024.

In this sense, ACTO, in collaboration with the implementing agencies, seeks to hire a Coordinator for the PPG phase qualified to lead and coordinate the preparation of all the CEO Endorsement Request Package to be presented to the Secretariat of the GEF, according with the GEF policies and project cycle.

Role and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the ACTO Technical and Financial Advisory the executive authorities of the SP/ACTO, the UNEP Task Manager and the PPG Coordinator will:

• Facilitate the PPG process and ensure coordination between relevant parties, specialized consultants and national assistants, and other stakeholders involved in the project formulation process.
• Guide and supervise the activities of the consulting team[1], ensuring technical quality and compliance with deadlines.
• Plan and execute the PPG, fully design the activities, products and results of the project “Towards a better understanding of the Amazon Aquifer Systems for its protection and sustainable management” and develop the CEO Endorsement Request Package for presentation to the GEF Secretariat and its approval. GEF-8 full-sized projects (FSP) rules apply.
• Carry out the review and adjustment of the project taking into account the recommendations and criteria of the SP/ACTO and its Member Countries and UNEP/GEF, within the framework of the action plan provided for in this term of reference.
• Work on proposals for adjustments to regional activities that are aimed at meeting the objectives and results of the project, in permanent consultation with the SP/ACTO, so that they are aimed at meeting the objectives and results of the project in the framework of ACTO priorities.
• Other activities that are delegated by the SP/ACTO, within the framework of the aforementioned project

[1]The team of consultants will be established by a technical specialist, budget specialist, gender specialist, communication, and stakeholder specialist, and eight national assistants.

Deadlines for submitting documentation
Those interested in participating must submit their resumes until October 31, 2023 to the email: selecao@otca.org indicating in the subject of the email: PPG Coordinator