Deadline: 19 October 2015
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Manager – Military Stipends Project based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Project Manager – Military Stipends Project will perform the following functions-
- Establish solid working relationship with the project board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders.
- Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products.
- Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance).
- Manage the information flows between the Project Board/OC Director and the project(s).
- Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers.
- Authorize Work Packages.
- Advise the Project Board and OC Manager of any deviations from the plan.
- Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and 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.
- Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice.
- Complete lessons learned as per reporting format.
- Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning format.
- Lead and motivate the project management team.
- Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established.
- Ensure that performance reviews are conducted.
- Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the OC Director.
- Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans.
- Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s).
- Perform Project Support role, unless appointed to another person or corporate/programme function.
- Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s) in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, Criminology, Law or other relevant discipline.
- University Degree (Bachelor’s / first level) with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, Criminology, Law or other relevant discipline, may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification – Preferred.
- Complete the UNOPS Project Management Foundation course (within one year after signing this TOR).
- A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university education.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project development and management with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations.
- Experience in Rule of Law and/or Stipends Projects will be an asset.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; working knowledge of additional UN or regional languages is considered an asset.
- PRINCE2 Foundation is preferred.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner is an asset, but completion will be required within first 12 months of on-boarding.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
