The Project Manager is responsible to create the Implementation Plan, use the Project Initiation Documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) outputs are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the partner(s). Success of the project(s) and hence Project Manager will be based on the defined Success Criteria.
Responsibilities:
Develop, complete and update implementation plan(s).
Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board.
Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span.
Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality requirements defined in the Implementation Plan.
Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers
Manage acceptance and delivery of work package.
Monitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properly.
Control project and work packages changes.
Identify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises mitigating measures to senior management/ Project Board so that maximum benefit to partner(s) and other stakeholders is achieved.
Identify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPS
Education:
Advanced University Degree in a relevant discipline such as International Affairs, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering background, Computer Science, or other relevant fields.
A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in implementing complex projects/programmes.
Experience in developing countries or post-conflict environments is an asset.
Experience in writing reports, performing data analysis, and writing technical documents is an asset.
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies is an asset.
Experience in risk management is an asset.
Experience working in multicultural teams is an asset.
Experience in managing teams is an asset.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects.
Strong Problem Solving Skills.
Languages:
Full working knowledge of English is essential.
Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.
