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Job
Title: Area
Project Manager (3 Vacancies)
Title: Area
Project Manager (3 Vacancies)
Organisation:
United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty
Station: Gulu, Lira and
Moroto, Uganda
Station: Gulu, Lira and
Moroto, Uganda
About
UNDP:
UNDP:
The Government of Uganda
launched a Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) which commenced
implementation in July 2009 and now in a second phase running until June 2015.
The main objective of PRDP-2 is to complete the post-conflict recovery process;
to strengthen the foundation for development in Northern Uganda; and to narrow
the gap between Northern Uganda and the national average level of all
socio-economic indicators. In this context, and building on previous UNDP
engagements in Northern Uganda, UNDP has designed a new project financed
jointly by UNDP Uganda and New York to support the deepening of our initiatives
in Northern Uganda that aim to enhance economic recovery peace building and
lead to the long term socio-economic development of Northern Uganda.
launched a Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) which commenced
implementation in July 2009 and now in a second phase running until June 2015.
The main objective of PRDP-2 is to complete the post-conflict recovery process;
to strengthen the foundation for development in Northern Uganda; and to narrow
the gap between Northern Uganda and the national average level of all
socio-economic indicators. In this context, and building on previous UNDP
engagements in Northern Uganda, UNDP has designed a new project financed
jointly by UNDP Uganda and New York to support the deepening of our initiatives
in Northern Uganda that aim to enhance economic recovery peace building and
lead to the long term socio-economic development of Northern Uganda.
Job
Summary: Under the
guidance and supervision of the Northern Uganda Programme Manager with overall
reporting to Team Leader for Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU), the
Area Project Managers will provide programmatic and administrative support at
field level for the smooth implementation Local Development and Social Cohesion
in Northern Uganda Project.
Summary: Under the
guidance and supervision of the Northern Uganda Programme Manager with overall
reporting to Team Leader for Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU), the
Area Project Managers will provide programmatic and administrative support at
field level for the smooth implementation Local Development and Social Cohesion
in Northern Uganda Project.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide support and guidance to
implementing institutions in developing results-based Annual Work Plans
that clearly set out the quarterly and output targets, indicators,
activities, resource requirements, and budget; - Manage the day-to-day project
implementation, ensure adherence to administrative and financial
requirements and monitor and make recommendations to partners and
stakeholders as may be required; - Provide support to national
implementing partners and responsible parties in their implementation of
activities at field level to ensure their efficient and effective
contribution to project outputs; - Ensure adherence to the UNDP
monitoring and evaluation system for the project through regular field
monitoring visits of activities as well as facilitating and supporting
joint field monitoring visits; - Support and follow up with
implementing partners and responsible parties to prepare and submit timely
quarterly project progress reports (both substantive and financial)
detailing progress against the output targets, and the activities
undertaken; - Ensure timely, adequate and
controlled disbursement of funds for field activities, and ensure that
field activities are implemented adequately with clear accounting systems,
acceptable to UNDP accounting requirements; - Ensure regular and effective
communication with partners at all levels; - Provide support, facilitate and
assist external evaluations, audits and spot checks on implementing
partners; - Undertake assessment of counterpart
strategies and their support capacity to inform UNDP Programming and
resource allocation/mobilization; - Participate and represent country office
in relevant coordination meetings at field level and in various other
activities relating to sub region of deployment and prepare information
briefs to immediate supervisor; - Support implementing partners and
responsible parties on proper management of financial and human resources
according to UNDP rules and regulations; - Advocate and promote awareness and
understanding of the UNDP mandate, mission and purpose and focus on
Sustainable Human Development with special emphasis on Northern Uganda; - Carry out additional tasks that may
be assigned as and when necessary.
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience:
& Experience:
- Masters Degree in Business
administration, Development Studies, Project management, Social sciences,
Economics, International Development, or any other field related to
recovery programming and peace building.
- At least 2 years progressive professional
experience in the provision of programmatic and administrative
support to projects implementation with general knowledge of development issues
in conflict and post-conflict settings. Experience at field level an added
advantage; - Prior work experience in and
knowledge of or work experience in Northern Uganda or similar context will
be an added advantage; - Knowledge of project monitoring and
evaluation; - Conflict and post-conflict work
experience especially involving Government, Local Government and Community
systems and structures; - Experience in the use of computers
and office software packages and handling of web based management systems; - Experience in establishing
inter-organizational networks and partnerships at the operational level.
- Well proven analytical and writing
skills; - Ability to work in
multi-disciplinary teams; - Ability to multi-task;
- Ability to travel to project sites
even in remote areas as required.
Language
Requirements: Fluent
in English
Requirements: Fluent
in English
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Project Implementation at field
level ; - Partnership building, dialogue and
cooperation; - Capacity building and mentoring;
- Results Based Management and logical
frameworks; - Leadership and effective management.
Corporate
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling
the UN’s values and ethical standards. - Promotes the vision, mission, and
strategic goals of UNDP and UN. - Displays cultural, gender, religion,
race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; - Treats all people fairly without
favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
1.
Knowledge Management and Learning
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and
learning culture; - In-depth knowledge on development
issues; - Ability to advocate and provide
policy advice; - Actively works towards continuing
personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on
learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
2.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning,
results-based management and reporting; - Ability to lead formulation,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and
projects, and mobilize resources; - Good knowledge of the Results
Management Guide and Toolkit; - Strong IT skills;
- Ability to lead implementation of
new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal
change.
3.
Management and Leadership
Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the
client and responds positively to feedback; - Leads teams effectively and shows
conflict resolution skills; - Consistently approaches work with
energy and a positive, constructive attitude; - Demonstrates strong oral and written
communication skills; - Builds strong relationships with
clients and external actors; - Remains calm, in control and good
humored even under pressure; - Demonstrates openness to change and
ability to manage complexities.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If you believe you are one
of the three ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United Nations
Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job details http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=37431
of the three ideal candidates for this fantastic opportunity for the United Nations
Development Programme, then visit the web link below for full job details http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=37431
NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
20th May, 2013
20th May, 2013
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