National Project Manager Job Placement – National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Title:      National Project Manager
Organization: National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Project Name: Strengthening
institutional capacity for effective implementation of rio conventions in
Uganda
Funding Source: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Job Ref:
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.
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.
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.
Key Duties and
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:-
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
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.

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