Senior Project Manager

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Job Description

Reporting directly to the Country Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering a new UNOPS project funded by the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under its security and justice programme (SJP) in Nepal.
Project Performance:

The project’s implementation plan(s) and any subsequent adjustments as guided by evidence and learning, within tolerances set by the Project Board
The sustainability dimensions of the project include social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects.
The leadership necessary for the project team to work together to drive results progress
Representation roles for the Employer within the FIDIC works contracts.
Effective risk management, identifying in a timely manner potential risks and guiding mitigation measures to minimize negative et impacts on the project, SJP, and its stakeholders, escalating problems to senior UNOPS management/ Project Board and the funder as appropriate.

Procedures:

Comply with all organizational policies and specifically the Project Management Manual assessing and dealing with suppliers as required
Prepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.
Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the Implementation Plan
Draft the requirements definitions for procurement processes. Approving requisitions and requests for non-purchase order payments; Evaluating submissions received, if appointed to the evaluation team.
Ensure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recorded
Ensure the development and implementation of project financial management guidelines and control mechanisms, in conformity with UNOPS rules and regulations.
Manage budgets, cash flow, and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project
Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
Manage expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
Where the Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.
For project closure purposes, provide a formal handover of the project to the closure manager
Support project audit activities, including planning, preparation, and coordination during the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendations

Monitoring and reporting:

The monitoring of progress on (or challenges with) milestones and targets
Timely delivery of project narrative and financial reports in accordance with Partner and UNOPS requirements
The regular review of project status, ensuring a skilled assessment of performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality) and deliverables
Analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system.
Compliance with audit requirements under the project.

Stakeholder engagement:

The formulation of stakeholder engagement and delivery of influencing efforts, based on the best possible understanding of interests and incentives, as well as enabling and blocking factors
The development of effective relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users, and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders
The formulation of project communications and what is being achieved. Monitor the effectiveness of project communications.

Development and management of project personnel:

The establishment of a strong team capable of driving forward the results of the SJP, taking into account the Employer’s gender parity and diversity objectives
The project team achieves its full potential as individuals and as a collective, including through the development of their skills and effective lessons learning processes;
Behavioural expectations of all team members are established and sustained, embedding a culture of respect and driving zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassments, sexual harassments and sexual exploitation and abuse.
Performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately, and timely
Staff accountability for their actions and performance of duties in accordance with UNOPS policies and published standards.
Compliance with UNDSS standards underpins the safety and security of all project personnel

Education:

An Advanced University (Master’s) Degree in preferably public administration, public sector reform, political science, political economy, or other relevant discipline is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in preferably public administration, public sector reform, political science, political economy, or other relevant discipline with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

A postgraduate qualification in policing would be a major asset.

Certification:

Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMP, PMI, or any Project Management training) is an asset

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years (9 years with a Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience leading policing or other complex public service delivery projects will be required.
At least 2 years of experience in delivering security and justice-related projects for funders of international development assistance, notably the FCDO, would be a significant asset.
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies in security sector service delivery would be an added advantage.
Strong understanding of risk management, notably safeguarding, and experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams must be demonstrated.
Previous experience working with UNOPS or another international agency in implementing similar projects is an asset.
Experience in the use of Google Suite applications as well as experience in handling web-based management systems is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in writing, reading, and spoken English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27278#3

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