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• The Project Manager will be responsible
  for recruitment and supervision of technical and training expertise as
  required for implementation of the project;
• Developing and maintaining close
  linkages with relevant sectoral government agencies, UNDP, NGOs, civil
  society, international organizations and implementing partners of the
  project;
• Coordinating the project team in
  carrying out their duties at an optimum level through ensuring efficient
  and effective resource utilization;
• Coordinating inputs into annual
  results-based work plans and logical frameworks as endorsed by the
  management;
• Preparing detailed annual breakdowns of
  the work plan for all project objectives. And preparation of quarterly
  work plans;
• Coordinating inputs into all project
  reports as required (including Annual Project Reports, Inception Report,
  Quarterly Reports and the Terminal Report);
• Preparing quarterly status and financial
  reports for comments and approval by the IP and UNDP CO;
• Coordinate the establishment of
  sub-national project Task Teams;
• Organize annual task team meetings for
  experience sharing and lesson learning.
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned by the supervisor or management

• The candidate should possess a Master’s
  Degree or equivalent in a development related field such as meteorology,
  hydrology, or environmental studies.
• At least ten years relevant work
  experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of project
  management;
• Specific work experience with climate
  resilient development strategies; 
• Detailed understanding of the climate
  risk challenges Uganda is facing;
• Good understanding of meteorology and
  hydrology in a Ugandan context.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English

• Demonstrates
  integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays
  cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
  adaptability;
• Treats all
  people fairly without favouritism.

• Promotes
  knowledge management in the project and a learning environment in the
  office through leadership and personal example;
• In-depth
  practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
• Actively
  works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more
  Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Seeks and
  applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside
  of the project.

• Ability to
  lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and
  reporting;
• Ability to
  lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  of development projects;
• Ability to
  apply development theory to the specific project context to identify
  creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;
• Ability to
  manage for results: translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with
  established priorities, monitors them, making periodic adjustments as
  required.

• Builds strong
  relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client
  and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently
  approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates
  openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Ability to
  lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrates
  outstanding communication skills oral and written communication skills.

• Capacity to
  work with diverse partners including Government, donors and civil society.
• Remains calm,
  in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Proven
  networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.

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