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• Ensure efficient and effective
  implementation of the project Plan the activities of the project and
  monitor progress against the approved work-plan
• Draft terms of reference and work
  specifications and oversee all contractors’ work
• Monitor events as determined in the
  project monitoring schedule plan, and update the plan as required
• Manage requests for the provision of
  financial resources by UNDP, through advance of funds, direct payments, or
  reimbursement using the FACE (Fund Authorisation and Certificate of
  Expenditures);
• The jobholder will monitor financial
  resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial
  reports and accountability
• Responsible for preparing and submitting
  financial reports to UNDP on a quarterly basis through the Director Finance
  of NEMA
• Manage and monitor the project risks
  initially identified and submit new risks to the project board for
  consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the
  status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log
• Coordinate with UNDP and project partners
  to prepare mandatory reports that are part of the process of monitoring,
  evaluation and project budget in accordance with the requirements of (the)
  donor (s) specified in (the) project document and / or when they are asked
• The incumbent will capture lessons learnt
  during project implementation – a lessons learnt log can be used in this
  regard
• Prepare r and submit regular progress
  reports to NEMA for presentation to the project board as required
• Prepare the annual performance review
  report (APR)/Project implementation report (PIR), and submit to the
  project board and the outcome group
• Prepare the annual work plan and quarterly
  plans for each year in accordance with UNDP guidelines
• Update the Atlas Project Management module
  if external access is made available
• Mentor and supervise the Project Finance
  and Administrative Assistant to ensure timely delivery of financial
  reports required by UNDP
• Work closely with project Rio Convention
  focal points and focal points in each pilot district participating in the
  project
• Work closely with relevant Government
  agencies and donors/NGOs on behalf of NEMA
• Perform any other tasks that may be
  assigned by NEMA for purposes of enhancing implementation of the project

• The ideal candidate for the NEMA National
  Project Manager career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any
  of the following: Environment and/or Natural Resources, Natural Sciences.
• Possession of an MSc degree in any of the
  above is a MUST. Any other additional relevant qualifications are an added
  advantage.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  biodiversity conservation, sustainable management and climate change
  interventions in Uganda
• At least 5 years of experience in
  project/programme management
• Relevant working experience with
  government agencies in Uganda and the Rio Convention processes
• Broad knowledge and understanding of GEF
  and UNDP finance and administrative procedures will be an added advantage
• Previous experience in managing multi-institutional
  projects and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to administer budgets, supervise
  staff at all levels and interact with local stakeholders and Government
  officials
• Strong drafting, editing, reporting and
  presentation skills
• Proficiency in use of computer
  applications and packages (Excel and word among others)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrates / Safeguards Ethics and
  Integrity
• Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound
  judgment
• Good team player and facilitates team work
• Facilitates and encourages open
  communication in the team, communicates effectively
• Shares knowledge and encourages the
  learning of others.

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