ICT Innovation Support

CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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Overview of position:
This position is based in Abyei. The ICT Innovation Support reports to the Chief of Facilities & Environmental Manager & is required to prepare the schedules & plans of the facilities & environmental management unit projects particularly the construction of smart camps in all UN locations.

Within the delegated authority from the Chief of Facilities & Environmental Management Unit the Planner / Scheduler shall be responsible for the following duties:

Implementation / operations:
Work closely with different stakeholders & Project Managers to develop andmaintain detailed resource loaded schedules of construction projects using MS Project.
Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, base line, status & performmeasurement baseline.
Develop & maintain summary level schedule reports such as gantt, milestone charts & othertools used to support critical path analysis, near term tasks work, priority based resource allocations, performance variances & to support cost / schedule integration.
Gather & analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects.
Frequent on site visits to review construction progress required.
Support the project management team in the planning, tracking, analysis & reporting ofprojects, including dashboard maintenance.
Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution & reporting.
Troubleshoot & monitor potential scheduling problems.

Administration:
Maintain accurate records / paperwork.
Facilitate & participate in weekly schedule reviews & meetings.
Consolidates weekly & monthly projects reports & ensure timely submission.
Performs other duties assigned by the Chief of FEMU.

Project reporting:
The ICT Innovation Support reports to the Chief of Facilities & Environmental Manager.

Key competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or its equivalent, a master’s degree & project management Certification is an advantage.
Proficient with Microsoft Office specifically MS Project is a requirement.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible planning & project management is required for the position. Strong analytical, planning & organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands. Ability to contribute to team performance with strong interpersonal & communication skills. High level of initiative, self confidence & a self starter, proven problem solving skills, ability to deliver high quality results & operates with minimum supervision. Previous experience working in UN mission is an advantage.
Fluency in English is required.
Thorough understanding of project management. Good adaptability skills to find creative solutions depending on contexts. Shows pride in work & in achievements, demonstrates professional competence & mastery of subject matter, is conscientious & efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines & achieving results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations, takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives & ensuring the equal participation of women & men in all areas of work, demonstrates knowledge of strategies & commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Speaks & writes clearly & effectively, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others & responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify & exhibits interest in having two way communication, tailors’ language, tone, style & format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information & keeping people informed.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas & expertise, is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports & acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments & accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.