Project activities are carried out as outlined in the Project Document and project results are achieved within the timeline and budget requirements. The Project Coordinator´s main duties and responsibilities will include: Project Implementation • Effectively implement project initiatives with project counterparts and UNEP by complementing existing capacities and providing oversite and support where needed; • Facilitate decision making on activity execution, particularly related to planning, budget, and implementation issues; • Prepare annual work plans and budgets and manage activities, and monitoring spending using guidance from the Technical Advisory Panel and the Steering Committee. The work plans will provide guidance on the day-to-day implementation of the project noting the need for overall coordination with other projects implemented by UNEP in Panama. • Provide inputs to strategic planning, achievement of targets and objectives; • Facilitate technical training and deliver presentations during events and other engagements; • Conduct field visits to project sites for the provision of hands-on support and quality assurance; • Ensure technical, administrative, and logistical support is given to the projects; • Represent UNEP at meetings, technical sessions, project events, ceremonies, and functions. Technical Support • Provide technical guidance to Project partners for the preparation of the project outputs; • Initiate and assist with the design, organization, and facilitation of consultation meetings, training, workshops, and other activities; • Provide specific technical input on the implementation and documentation of project activities directly within her/his technical area including editing and/or drafting and/or proof reading of technical reports and studies; • Provide oversight and technical guidance to international and national consultants recruited to undertake/support the implementation of project activities; • Collaborate with UNEP in the development of Terms of References for consultants and sub-contractors. Coordination and Networking • Network and foster functional relationships with project counterparts and other key stakeholders; • Facilitate or participate in workshops, webinars, and meetings as necessary. • Liaise with and ensure strategic partnerships with the responsible Institutions of the beneficiaries at the national and sub-national levels and coordinate with them for the implementation of the Project and the achievement of the expected results. • Participate and promote dialogue in the community of practices and/or webinars that will be implemented within the project. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning • Work in partnership with project counterparts and UNEP for the timely submission of periodic, accurate, and professional (narrative and financial) progress reports to management and other stakeholders as required; • Ensure adequate tools are in place to track all progress, achievements, challenges, and lesson learned; • Promote learning and knowledge sharing amongst all related stakeholders; • Contribute to knowledge sharing, producing documentation for case studies and lessons learned; • Support with the preparation of assessments and studies as required.