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Small Grants Programme National Coordinator

UNDPSao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Category | Grade:Professional | NPSA-9Deadline:4 Aug 2026Job ID:35772Posted on:28 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads the national GEF Small Grants Programme, managing its team, grant portfolio, steering committee, budgets, monitoring and partnerships so community organisations can deliver inclusive projects in biodiversity, climate, land, water and pollution while mobilising co-financing and sharing results.

Department: Small Grants Programme

Languages

Required: English, Portuguese

Desired: French, Spanish

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Lead the country programme team and supervise the Programme Associate
  • Prepare annual workplans, budgets and performance objectives
  • Manage grant allocations and ensure financial and procedural compliance
  • Guide project design, selection, monitoring and evaluation
  • Coordinate the National Steering Committee and stakeholder workshops
  • Develop donor partnerships and mobilise programme resources
  • Document results and disseminate lessons across knowledge networks

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in a relevant environmental, economic, policy, legal or management field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of experience
  • At least two years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or four years with a bachelor’s degree
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese
  • Nationality of São Tomé and Príncipe

Skills

Programme ManagementGrant ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationResource MobilisationStakeholder EngagementKnowledge Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Additional info

Not available