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Enabling Blue Innovation Solutions for ASEAN’s Blue Economic Growth:

In recognition of the importance of Blue Economy in supporting economic development, UNDP Indonesia with funding supports from the Government of Japan initiates the ‘Enabling Blue Innovation Solutions for ASEAN’s Blue Economic Growth’ Project. It aims to demonstrate innovative solutions from the local community, women organizations, universities, start-ups and civil society organizations to advance the blue economy in the ASEAN region and beyond after recently adopted the ASEAN Blue Economy Framework. Promoting the latest technological solutions through innovative challenges to safeguard the marine ecosystem, propel advancements in ocean climate solutions, and advocating for circular approaches to combat plastic pollution while enhancing traceability in sustainable fisheries is not only a strategic move; it is an imperative.

The project will be implemented into three components: (1) innovation challenges, (2) incubation programs, and (3) business matchmaking, not only it fosters blue innovation solutions critical for ASEAN’s economic growth but also aligns seamlessly with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely: SDG 1, SDG 6, SDG 13 and SDG 14. This holistic approach underscores the initiative’s multifaceted impact, making it a pivotal force in driving positive change across interconnected aspects of sustainable development in the ASEAN region.

Furthermore, throughout its 12-month implementation, the Project aims that at least 2,200 innovation proposals are received from the ASEAN Member States and Timor Leste. Of those, 60 are awarded, with the remaining.

receiving technical advice to improve their business models and learn about blue, SDGs, and impact investing. The selected innovation solutions will directly benefit at least 396,000 people, with 30 percent being women. These solutions will address marine plastic pollution, climate issues, sustainable tourism, and sustainable fisheries. At least 220 investors, including 30 percent women-owned businesses, will directly benefit from business matchmaking and learning about blue, SDGs, and impact investing. At least 176 government officials, with 30 percent being women, will directly benefit from incubation engagement and business matchmaking.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) will be hosted in UNDP Indonesia’s Environment Unit. The PMU will include a National Project Manager (NPM) who will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations of the project. In performing her/his task, the NPM will maintain close coordination and communication with the Programme Manager.

The NPM will be based at the UNDP Indonesia Office, Jakarta. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, Head of Environment or delegated staff, the NPM has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. The NPM is responsible for making the day-to-day decisions on project implementation and ensures that the project produces the results specified in the project document to the required standards of quality and within the specified time and cost. The incumbent is expected to undertake additional assignments as directed by their supervisor, contributing flexibly to the team’s objectives.

The primary reporting responsibility of the incumbent is to the Programme Manager or delegated staff. Additionally, the NPM is responsible for ensuring smooth flow of information and services between the UNDP and the ASEAN Secretariat and the Project Management Unit (PMU).

Manage and supervise the project team to ensure effective implementation and achievement through below activities:

• Oversees the day-to-day project implementation and ensure achievement of targets as outlined in the project work plan.
• Leads and supervises project team, builds team coherence and establishes clear roles and responsibilities among team members.
• Mobilizes goods and services and other project inputs, including preparing ToRs for expert consultants, meetings and workshops.
• Ensures that the quality of project inputs meet the expected standards and are sufficient to produce project outputs and targets.
• Takes overall responsibility for the project and performs oversight roles for project compliance against the relevant government, and UNDP’s regulations for project management.
• Develops/updates as necessary the project standard operating procedures in line with the government and UNDP’s regulations; seeks the board’s approval; and takes responsibility for updating and revising it as necessary.
• Manages critical issues, troubleshoots problems and develops solutions to the overall processes of project implementation.
• Consults with the project board through the National Project Director for any issues that require their attention, including issues related to deviation from the approved work plans and its tolerance (e.g. deviation from the approved target, and/or budget);
• Performs NPM duties on UNDP’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in web-based system (QUANTUM) in line with the Direct Implementation Modality ‘s manual and as outlined in the delegation of authority for NPM as well as to comply with relevant JSB project cycle management guidelines.
• Ensures effective monitoring of project performance, and the preparation of high quality and results oriented progress reports.
• Ensures gender-related economic, environmental, public research and analysis, to contribute to the formulation of policies, programme interventions, procedures, guidelines and tools.

Ensure effective planning, budgeting, and execution of the project through following tasks:

• Prepares project’s annual and quarterly work plans and organizes project board meetings to obtain their approval.
• Implements project work plan and ensures that the project remains within the tolerance level of the approved work plan.
• Conducts regular monitoring to ensure achievement of targets in line with the annual work plan and that project implementation at all levels complies with the approved project Standard Operating Procedure (SoP);
• Prepare and submit financial reports to UNDP on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prepares bi-annual project assurance reports (PARs), in line with the standard template and presents it to the project assurance team on a timely manner.
• Provides additional inputs and data for external project reports as necessary and required by the project assurance team.
• Organizes bi-annual project board meetings and reports to the project board on the project’s bi-annual and annual progress together with any issues that may require project board decisions.
• As required and directed by the project board, liaises with UNDP’s Quality Assurance, Reporting and Evaluation (QARE) Unit and JSB’s reporting focal point to facilitate project review, reporting and evaluation processes, and supports the conduct of such exercises under the overall management of the task manager as designated by UNDP QARE and JSB;
• To make sure implementation of gender equality accountability framework and Gender equality Results Based management at project level i.e. performance management, gender marker assignment in web based system QUANTUM, reporting, etc;
• Visit project sites as and when required to appraise project progress on the ground and validate written progress reports.

Create and nurture strategic partnerships and support to the implementation of resource mobilization.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the relevant public and development partners who are the principal counterparts for the project.
• Initiates and maintains partnerships with development partners, government institutions, private sector, civil society and other stakeholders to contribute to the achievement of project results.
• Builds project reputation for quality design, reliable delivery as well as integrity and accountability.
• Identifies and works with key partners/stakeholders to ensure synergies with other projects/initiatives and to avoid duplication of activities among actors.
• Identifies opportunities for mobilizing resources for the project, and prepares substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation; and
• In coordination with UNDP’s Communication units and other relevant counterpart communications department, strengthens the communication of the project in order to communicate results, deepen stakeholder knowledge and buy-in to the project, and to facilitate resource mobilization for the project.

Facilitate knowledge building and management for and from the project implementation.

• Identifies best practices and lessons learnt from the project and from other initiatives that can be helpful to the project in achieving its goals and objectives.
• Organizes and delivers trainings for the operations/project staff on project/programme management issues.
• Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Leads in generating knowledge products such as best practices and lessons learnt for knowledge sharing; and contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs including in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming.
• Effective contribution to learning and knowledge sharing in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming.
• The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behaviour including gender discrimination and ensure that:
• Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions.
• Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP.
• Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender is respected within all implementations including data production.
• Differentiated needs of women and men are considered.
• Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created.
• Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc.