UNOPS Assessment Project Manager Jobs in Uganda
UNOPS Assessment Project Manager Jobs in Uganda
The Rural Accessibility Assessment Project will conduct a technical evaluation of accessibility to basic rural services in two regions of Uganda.
In partnership with WFP and the Government of Uganda, UNOPS is responsible for the design and execution of the assessment and the development of recommendations from the assessment findings.
Functional Responsibilities
The Assessment Project Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Implementation, Kenya East Africa Operations Hub, and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Stakeholder Management:
Establish solid working relationship with the technical committee, the implementing partners and other key stakeholders
Manage communications and ensure all stakeholders are aware of activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products
Advise the management on issues that may impact the achievement of the project outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements)
Manage the information flows between the Project stakeholders, UNOPS Hub in Kenya and the donor as needed
Delivery and Performance:
Develop and maintain project and subproject plans
Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the technical committee
Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle.
Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary
Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers
Authorize Work Packages
Liaise closely with the established project governance structures and, as relevant, advice the project Technical Committee and UNOPS Hub management of any deviations from the plan
Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to the stakeholders is achieved
Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted
Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers
Identify and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS to supervisor
Identify and report threats to UNOPS internal business case to supervisor
Personnel Management
Lead and motivate the project management team
Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established
Ensure that performance reviews are conducted
Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the country manager
Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities
Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans
Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards
Coordination:
Engage and coordinate with other UN agencies, as well as national and international partners, as needed
Represent UNOPS in the relevant coordination forums
Facilitate programmatic and operational synergies and alignments with other interventions in the four sectors
Perform other related duties as required.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
The Project manager will comply with the UNOPS monitoring processes and procedures.
General:
Ensure that the project produces the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case. Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.
Education
Advanced University Degree in Project Management ,Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science/Security Management/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline is required.
University Degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with additional 2 years of relevant experince may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.
Experience
Minimum of Master’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience in programme/ project management and implementation or related is required.
At least four (4) years of experience in a supervisory role required.
Previous similar experience in Uganda or similar duty stations is an asset.
Languages
Full working knowledge of English language is required.
Competencies
Strategic Perspective: Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
Integrity and Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and
encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Leading Self and Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: IICA-2
Contract duration: Short-term ICA – Maximum duration 3 months
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures.
We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 29th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UNOPS Assessment Project Manager Jobs in Uganda
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