UNDP Jobs - 22373- Project Manager - Programme Development of the IMP

Project Manager - Programme Development of the IMPACT Centre for Cross-Sector Partnership

Location :

Zadar with travel to Zagreb, CROATIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

15-Apr-2011

Application Deadline :

27-Mar-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-9

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP Croatia is a key partner to the European Centre for Cross-Sector Partnership in Zadar (IMPACT), which has been recently set up by the National Foundation for Civil Society Development (hereinafter: Foundation) aimed at becoming a centre of excellence in cross-sector partnerships, offering high quality learning programmes and promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices in the field. Key topics might include: European Funding, Public Private Partnerships (PPP-s), Social Entrepreneurship, Principles of Change Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cross-sector Partnership in Policy Making, Adaptive Leadership and so forth.

The Centre is expected to provide, throughout the year, a blend of professional development opportunities - training courses, conferences, e-learning programmes, summer schools, lectures organized in cooperation with prestigious international think-tanks and consultancies. Apart from Croatia, the Centre will be focused on countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and in close cooperation with the Director of the Foundation, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following:

IMPACT related activities:

Represent and promote the Centre’s programmes at local and international levels; develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations, think tanks, donors, key government officials.
Identify and support key actions to increase the visibility of the Centre; design the Centre’s website.
Contribute to the development of a sustainable international cooperation policy of the Foundation; coordinate international programme activities.
Design and implement the Centre’s training programme taking into account professional development and technical support needs, effective learning processes, trainer styles, technology and resources.
Oversee the work of designated trainers, consultants and experts; provide them with advice and guidance on quality assurance mechanisms, ‘packaging’ of knowledge and information in ways that best enables its adaptation.
Establish, document, and monitor programme metrics to measure productivity and ensure key learning objectives are met. Assess the effectiveness of learning programmes and make recommendations for improvements.
Design and implement a sustainable income generation strategy; identify funding opportunities from the EC and other international donors (government and private); prepare project proposals and coordinate implementation of activities funded by the EC and/or other donors.
Manage procurement, including contractor pre-qualification, preparation of scopes of work, proposal and quote review, leading meetings, managing document control and files maintenance, and preparation of bid packages.
Financial management - analyze budgets, expenditure and cash flow forecasts, balance budgets, conduct budget revisions and implement ERP best practice, prepare financial progress reports.

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

University Degree in international development, business administration, economics or social sciences
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing advisory projects in a multi-cultural setting
Professional expertise related to capacity building, knowledge management, corporate learning, training and consultancy
Professional experience related to the work of foundations at European and/or international levels
Knowledge of the civil society arena in Croatia and the wider region
Knowledge of the EU Institutions, Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA) and other EC Funding mechanisms
Proven project management experience; ability to motivate and manage a team of high-level practitioners and experts
Highly developed coordination and facilitation skills and the ability to negotiate complex agenda with a broad range of international partners are essential
Proven analytical skills, strong numerical and financial skills, ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models
Proficiency in English, good knowledge of at least one other EU language is an asset
Significant international exposure/professional experience will be considered an advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.