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• Build solid working relationship with the
  Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and
• Senior Suppliers), client and key
  stakeholders;
• Manage communications and ensure
  stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress,
• exceptions and are in a position to accept
  handover products;
• Advise the client on issues that may
  impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability
  and post project requirements such as maintenance);
• Manage the information flows between the
  Project Board/Head of Implementation and the project(s)

• The incumbent will implement approved
  project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within
  tolerances set by the project board
• Manage the development of the required
  products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources
  and initiating corrective action where necessary
• Advise the Project Board and Head of Implementation
  of any deviations from the plan
• Identify and manage risks so that maximum
  benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved
• Manage and review product quality and
  ensure products are accepted

• Ensure that all expenditure comply with
  UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR).
• Understand and manage UNOPS overheads,
  allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the
  project
• Understand the unique structures of the UN
  and budget appropriately for personnel
• Manage and remain accountable for
  expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
• Where the Project Manager has no
  delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities
  and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant
  commitments and disbursements.

• Complete lessons learned as per reporting
  format
• Incorporate lessons learned from others as
  per planning format

• Ensure that ensure that the project
  produces the required products within the specified tolerance of time,
  cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Project Manager is also
  responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the
  benefits defined in the Business Case. 
  
• Contribute to the overall business targets
  and needs.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Project Manager career opportunity should
  hold a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration,
  international development, natural sciences, social sciences, environment,
  economics, engineering or related discipline. Possession of a Master’s
  degree (relevant) will be an added advantage
• A relevant combination of academic
  credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may
  be accepted in lieu of the university education.  
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification –
  Preferred
• Certifications in PRINCE2® Foundation
• A minimum of seven years’ experience for
  Bachelor’s degree holders (or 5 years of experience for Master’s degree
  holders), in project management with increasing management responsibility
  in fields related to the assignment;
• At least two years of skills in Grants
  Management
• At least two years of skills in Project
  Management
• At least two years of skills in Client
  Management
• At least two years of skills in Budget Management
  
• At least two years of skills in Partner
  Management
• At least two years of skills in Project
  Management Support
• At least two years of skills in Reporting
• At least two years of skills in Monitoring
  and Evaluation
• Experience of aligning project goals with
  wider development frameworks for long term benefits and understanding of
  cross-sectorial national planning processes will be highly regarded;
• Previous exposure and experience in Grants
  management is highly desirable;
• Financial management experience of large
  and complex multi-country budgets;
• Previous experience in the operational
  aspects of large UN-funded projects or similar regional/multi-country
  projects is desired;
• Experience working in Africa is an asset.
• Languages: Fluent in English

• Demonstrated flexible cross-cultural team
  leadership, diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrable excellent verbal and written
  communications skills, both at a technical level and in the preparation of
  information for policy makers and wider civil society;
• Excellent working knowledge of English;
• Familiarity with the goals and procedures
  of international organisations;
• A proven ability to work as part of a
  dynamic inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team;
• The ability to meet project deadlines,
  often under difficult circumstances;
• Demonstrated drive for continuous
  improvement and incorporation of lessons learned and best practices into
  business process routines;
• Demonstration of professional behaviour
  and personal ethics, transparency and openness to encourage respect and
  similar behaviour from colleagues in the workplace;

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