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• Plans, directs and coordinates project activities ensuring that
  goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed timeframe,
  funding parameters, project aims and components and UNHCR rules and
  standards;
• Provides technical and managerial oversight, problem solving, and
  coordinating activities with stakeholders to ensure continuity of
  operation and efficient performance of project personnel;
• Responsible for the whole project cycle management from initiation
  to project closure including internal and external coordination, advocacy,
  information management, operational and financial oversight;
• Oversight of the management of tendering, contract preparation,
  preparation of detailed analysis of submitted bids, together with
  controlling the budget of the project;
• Prepares technical, financial, progress and any such reports and
  information as may be required by UNHCR and the donor. Particularly
  detailed time schedule, cost and financing schedule, financial forecast,
  etc.;
• Liaise with other UN agencies, NGOs government bodies, etc. to
  ensure meeting full coordination, oversight and accountability
  requirements for the implementation of the project activities;
• Coordinates with other UNHCR units and offices (Sub-Offices, Field
  Offices, Protection, Education, Health, Programme, Project Control,
  Finance, Supply, Technical, External Relations, Risk Management, etc. as
  may be required); – Prepares and implements risk management plan;
• Prepares and implements communication and visibility plan;
• Prepares and implements procurement plan in full coordination with
  Supply Unit and Sub-Offices;
• Supervises the works on site ensuring full compliance with the terms
  and conditions of the contract;
• Ensures safety measures are adopted during the implementation of the
  project

• Detailed work plan for the project need to be prepared at the onset
  of assignment and report on progress on bi-weekly basis submitted to
  supervisor. Work plan is updated as may be necessary.
• Delays, obstacles, challenges, etc. facing the smooth running of the
  project activities need to be identified on the onset of the appointment
  and correction measures taken and reported to supervisor on monthly basis.
  
• Project financial tracking and progress are reported to supervisor
  on monthly basis.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Project
  Manager/Coordinator job placement should possess an Undergraduate degree
  (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least five years of experience in job functions of which minimum
  three years in project management and or coordination capacities
• Experience in coordinating and interacting with various counterparts
  in a demanding, results-oriented environment while working within tight
  time constraints to meet deadlines with high quality work.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including drafting and editing
  skills.
• Advanced computer skills for MS Office Suite, specifically Word,
  SharePoint, and Excel.

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