I. Position Information

“Development of public-private partnerships in Russia” is a joint 5-year project of UNDP and the State Corporation "Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank). The project aims at the development of the private-public partnerships (PPPs) in Russia by means of (1) preparation of PPP pilot projects in selected regions for their further financing by Vnesheconombank; (2) facilitation for development of a network of regional PPP centres and strengthening the capacity of regional and municipal authorities in joint elaboration of economically feasible PPP projects; (3) exchange of advanced experience in PPP projects implementation and engagement international experts for preparation and implementation of such projects; (4) drawing up recommendations for elaboration of national policies in PPP area and, if necessary, working out proposals to improve federal and regional legislation to this extent; (5) personnel training and development of skills upgrading programs for the staff and senior officials from government and private sectors, and PPP market participants.

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Manager of Pilot Projects works in close collaboration with the UNDP Programme and Operations Units for developing and implementing PPP pilot projects in selected regions.

III. Key Functions

Summary of Key Functions:

•  Management of the preparation and implementation of PPP pilot projects
•  Selection and supervision of international experts for PPP pilot projects and exchanges of experience
•  Promotion of standard-setting activities for the development of PPPs in Russia
•  Systematization of the feedback on legal and other issues to the project personnel and partners
•  Ensuring financial and economic security of the pilot projects’ implementation

1. Management of the preparation and implementation of PPP Pilot projects:

•  Preparation of and follow-up on Memoranda of Understanding with partner entities (municipalities, regional governments)
•  Advising procuring government departments on the complete PPP preparatory process (from feasibility studies to contracting)
•  Identification and development of PPP pipelines
•  Coordination of activities of regional PPP centers with the Vnesheconombank’s PPP Centre
•  Participation in coordinating the preparation of business plans and loan applications for pilot projects Ensuring transparency, accountability, neutrality and trust building in the process
•  Ensuring the consideration of ecological, environmental, social and economic criteria
•  Interaction with donors to develop common standards and criteria for selection, preparation and implementation of development projects, taking into account the interests and strategic priorities of donors
•  Participation in collecting and analyzing information about potential sources of funding for the implementation of PPP projects

2. Selection and supervision of international experts for PPP pilots and exchanges of experience:

•  Identification, contraction and supervision of international experts as required (including experts for PPP conference and other activities)
•  Ensuring the quality and the transferability of the expert’s advice and contributions
•  Elaborating and suggesting adapted applications of expert’s recommendations

3. Promoting standard-setting activities for the development of PPP in Russia:

•  Analysis of international experience in implementing PPP projects and successful models, participation in the preparation of proposals for the adaptation and application of these models in the Russian context
•  Systematically monitoring and analyzing PPP experience, identifying common factors
•  Based on the local and international experiences, suggesting standards for Russian PPP projects

4. Systematization of feedback on legal and other issues to the responsible project personnel and partners:

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•  Systematically identify legal, regulatory and other institutional issues that hamper or could further promote the successful implementation of PPPs.
•  Describe the obstacles and their impact on PPP.
•  Elaborate initial and realistic suggestions to overcome the identified obstacles, and feed them back to the appropriate project persons and partners

5. Ensuring financial and economic security of the pilot projects’ implementation:

•  Coordination of financial, operational and technical planning issues with other activities of the Project
•  Budget monitoring, coordination and introduction of the budget
•  Preparation of regular reports
•  Assistance in operational, financial and administrative management of the project in accordance with UNDP rules and procedures
•  Assistance in the audit and implementation of audit recommendations.
•  Other functions as required.

IV. Key results

• The key results of activity of the Manager of PPP Pilot Projects have a direct impact on the success of the “Development of public-private partnerships in Russia” project through influence on socio-economic development analysis and effective planning, creation of strategic partnerships and building UNDP credibility.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

•  Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
•  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
•  Willingness and ability to travel extensively, mainly within Russia

Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning

•  Shares knowledge and experience
•  Motivates office personnel to the knowledge exchange and helps in achieving the objectives in the areas of UNDP
•  Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
•  Structurizes, analyses, summarizes ad communicates experiences effectively.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

•  Deep knowledge of PPP and public procurement procedures.
•  Thorough knowledge of Russia’s regions and of municipal/regional necessities and limitations.
•  Ability to manage and administer processes and people
•  Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and solve problems
•  Ability to supervise and train support staff
•  Ability to perform work of confidential nature and work with a large volume of information
•  Good IT skills and knowledge of resource planning system
•  Ability to provide input to business processes

Leadership and Self-Management

•  Focuses on the results
•  Demonstrates a consistent approach to work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
•  Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
•  Demonstrates openness to change
• Positively responds to feedback and different points of view
   

Background

Education:

• University degree in economics or finance, MBA is an advantage
• Knowledge of Russian regional and municipal public finance and PPP legislation
• Knowledge and proficiency in financial and economic analysis

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in public procurement, PPP and/or municipal/regional development processes required
• Experience in interacting with federal, regional and municipal authorities for the development of projects of public infrastructure (housing and utilities, power grid facilities, transport, social infrastructure facilities)

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Russian