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National Project Manager Job Placement – National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Job Title: National Project Manager
Organization: National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Project Name: Strengthening
institutional capacity for effective implementation of rio conventions in
Uganda
institutional capacity for effective implementation of rio conventions in
Uganda
Funding Source: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Director
Job Ref:
NEMA/ADV/EXT/02/2017
NEMA/ADV/EXT/02/2017
About Us:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established
under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to promote and ensure sound
environmental management practices for sustainable development in Uganda.
under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to promote and ensure sound
environmental management practices for sustainable development in Uganda.
About UNDP Project:
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on behalf of
Government of Uganda is implementing a 4-year Global Environment Facility /
United Nations Development Programme (GEF/UNDP) supported Project on
“Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Effective Implementation of Rio
Conventions in Uganda”. The objective of the project is to strengthen
institutional capacity for effective implementation and monitoring of Rio
Conventions in Uganda. The project builds on the National Capacity needs
Self-Assessment (NCSA) process for implementation of Multilateral Environmental
Agreements (MEAs) in Uganda. During project implementation, NEMA will closely
collaborate with Rio Conventions focal points and GEF Operational Focal Point
to ensure proper coordination with other initiatives.
Government of Uganda is implementing a 4-year Global Environment Facility /
United Nations Development Programme (GEF/UNDP) supported Project on
“Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Effective Implementation of Rio
Conventions in Uganda”. The objective of the project is to strengthen
institutional capacity for effective implementation and monitoring of Rio
Conventions in Uganda. The project builds on the National Capacity needs
Self-Assessment (NCSA) process for implementation of Multilateral Environmental
Agreements (MEAs) in Uganda. During project implementation, NEMA will closely
collaborate with Rio Conventions focal points and GEF Operational Focal Point
to ensure proper coordination with other initiatives.
Job Summary: The Project
Manager (PM) shall be the head of the project management team and will be
responsible for day-to-day oversight of implementation of project activities.
The PM will be responsible for overall management and delivery of project
activities and outputs. The PM will report to the Executive Director National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA) through the Project Coordinator. The PM
will work closely and will liaise with UNDP Team Leader for the project.
Manager (PM) shall be the head of the project management team and will be
responsible for day-to-day oversight of implementation of project activities.
The PM will be responsible for overall management and delivery of project
activities and outputs. The PM will report to the Executive Director National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA) through the Project Coordinator. The PM
will work closely and will liaise with UNDP Team Leader for the project.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their hand
written applications together with copies of certificates/ testimonials and
detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
written applications together with copies of certificates/ testimonials and
detailed curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director,
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA),
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road,
P.O. Box 22255, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 7th July
2017
2017
Note: The job title
applied for should be printed at the top left hand side of the envelope.
Applicants, who will not have heard from us by 11th July 2017,
should consider their applications unsuccessful.
applied for should be printed at the top left hand side of the envelope.
Applicants, who will not have heard from us by 11th July 2017,
should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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