Project Coordinator (Open to Tier 1 & Tier 2 applicants), Morocco

## Project Coordinator (Open to Tier 1 & Tier 2 applicants), Morocco - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: - Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. - Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments - Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers - Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Office/Unit/Project Description Morocco has been actively promoting green growth and green jobs through various initiatives and partnerships, with a specific emphasis on engaging youth and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy and implemented policies to support sustainable development, such as the National Energy Transition Strategy which aims to increase the share of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable transportation. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco is playing a crucial role in supporting the country's green transition. The UNDP is working closely with SMEs and youth-led solutions to provide them with the necessary financial and technical support to participate in the green economy. These efforts are aimed at accelerating Morocco's progress in promoting sustainable development, creating green jobs, and supporting the growth of SMEs, while also addressing the challenges of climate change and empowering young people to take an active role in the green growth process. The Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator (GGJA) is one out of three projects under the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme's (DAPP) which is funded and managed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GGJA is part of DAPP's programme for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship. UNDP has been implementing the GGJA which sits regionally as part of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States' Regional Youth Project Portfolio. GGJA is implemented in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia building on UNDP's work and experience with implementing the SDG Accelerator for SMEs methodology which directly supports sustainable business development and commercial green growth in SMEs. The SDG Accelerator is a part of UNDP's service offer UNDP Impact Venture Accelerators (IVA). The IVA is a practical approach to help businesses focus on delivering products/services, business models and business plans which contribute to the SDGs. The objective of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator is to support established entrepreneurs and SMEs, of which a proportion will be youth-led, to accelerate green growth in their businesses and through this, support the local transition to a green and sustainable economy, and enable green jobs for youth. Each year, in each of the four countries in mention, two 5-months Accelerators are implemented, and each Accelerator includes a cohort of up to 25 carefully recruited SMEs. Each company in the Accelerator develops one or more business plans for green growth also integrating relevant ways for the company to create jobs for youth, either as a result of the implementation of the business plan, as means to realize the business plan, or preferably both. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator in Morocco as part of its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive development. The Accelerator offers the opportunity to small and medium-sized enterprises to integrate sustainability into their business models, thereby advancing green growth, job creation, and innovation in line with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. By the end of 2027, the programme is expected to engage up to two hundred Moroccan enterprises, providing targeted support through coaching, digital training, and facilitated access to investment opportunities. The initiative aims to generate one thousand direct jobs and an additional two thousand five hundred indirect jobs, with a particular emphasis on supporting youth-led businesses and enhancing the participation of women in green economic growth. By focusing on strategic sectors such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, circular economy, and digital innovation, the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator seek to contribute to the Morocco's transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. The initiative aims to strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of enterprises, expanding opportunities for decent work, and positioning Morocco as a regional leader in green and inclusive development. Under the overall management and guidance of the UNDP Morocco Country Office, and in coordination with the UNDP Arab States Bureau's Regional Youth Project Portfolio, the Accelerators will be implemented at the country level. The Morocco Country Office will provide strategic oversight, ensuring coherence with national priorities and alignment with UNDP's global and regional frameworks. Implementation will draw on the longstanding networks of the participating Country Offices, engaging relevant stakeholders across sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Activities will be carried out in close collaboration with a regional management consulting firm, which supports the implementation process and provides strategic business development consulting on green growth and sustainable business instruments. This consultation includes, for example, advisory services on the development of business plans for new environmentally friendly products and services, the introduction of greener production or operational processes, and the integration of selected standards that can enable enterprises to access new markets. Under the direct supervision of Democratic Governance Team Leader in the Moroccan Country office, the GGJA Project Coordinator is expected to perform the following responsibilities and duties: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator at the country level, ensuring effective delivery, strong private sector engagement, and alignment with national and regional priorities. 1.Coordinate effective project planning and implementation. - Follow up the implementation of activities and financial management of the project, including the monitoring of SME cohorts and, where relevant, visits to enterprise premises to assess progress and results. - Coordinate the work of the implementing partner, ensuring that contractual outputs are delivered on time, at high quality, and with a tangible contribution to SME growth and green innovation. - Support engagement with the private sector stakeholders involved in project implementation. - Maintain operational dialogue with business associations, accelerators, innovation hubs, and financial actors relevant to SME support activities. - Maintain regular dialogue with public institutions at both local and national levels, as well as with academia and research networks, to ensure that enterprise support is connected to relevant policy frameworks and institutional ecosystems. - Ensure day to day coordination among partners and stakeholders, harmonizing approaches and securing synergies with other DAPP initiatives in the country and region, under the guidance of UNDP Morocco Country Office and the Regional Bureau for Arab States' Regional Youth Portfolio. - Ensure structured techn