UNDP Jobs - 60173- National Project Manager

National Project Manager

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Dec-2015

Application Deadline :

08-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

Annual contract (with possibility of extension)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Since 2008 UNDP has been supporting the Constitution Assembly in its task of participatory constitution-building, process. From 1 September 2015, UNDP has provided support to Legislative Parliament (LP) through Parliament Support Project. This project will provide general support to LP in order to strengthen its role as a law making, oversight body and representative of the people. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen CA/LP as an institution in responding to the needs and concerns of all citizens including marginalized groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

The National Project Manager has the overall project management and decision-making responsibility for Parliament Support Project activities. The National Project Manager will provide leadership to the project team and coordinate as well as supervise the work of her/his project-team. On all content related issues, s/he will seek the guidance of the Team Leaders. S/he will be responsible for the following tasks.

A. Effective and efficient management of the Parliament Support Project.

Ensure the implementation of all project components as described in the project document.
Ensure smooth transition of PSP’s approach.
Provide leadership to the implementation of PSP taking responsibility for the overall programme performance and delivery of outputs.
Provide support to Parliament to develop an appropriate policy and regulatory framework for the implementation of PSP
Provide adequate leadership, support and facilitations for the implementation of the project.
Analyze and identify any issue that requires attention by the UNDP and prepare succinct reports for discussion.
Apply principles of gender and social inclusion as the cross-cutting issue in every aspect of the project implementation and management.
Lead the project’s team and supervise the members of the team by taking leadership in all programme implementation, procurement, human resource, finance and administrative functions. Consult and coordinate with Team Leaders on content-related issues.
Ensure full compliance of operations with UN/UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of operational strategies, establishment of management targets and monitoring of achievement of results
Take lead in preparing annual and quarterly work plans of the project, in consultation with the team leaders responsible for project components.
Monitor the day to day progress of the project based on these plans.
Regularly update the Risk Log, HR plan and Procurement Plan.
Prepare annual and quarterly progress reports as well as other reports for UNDP, donors, and other stakeholders, as per project requirements.
Based on the M & E framework in the project document, help develop and refine indicators for the effective implementation of the project.
Keep regular coordination with parliament secretariat to implement PSP activities in time.

B. Partnership Building and Resource Mobilisation

Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities. Support ongoing coordination efforts;
Supports sector-wide coordination and strategic planning efforts and partnership;
Contribute to the harnessing of effective partnerships and competitive selection of partners for the implementation of the project; Develop mechanisms and instruments for selection of appropriate government and civil society partners in the implementation of the project;
Oversee the mobilization of additional resources from development partners.
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects activities, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. Research the engagement with non-traditional donors to support the project.

C. Human Resource and Procurement Management

Maintain close contact with country office to ensure coordination on HR administration of staff as well other matters of concern.
With the support of the Operations Division of Country Office, oversee all the recruitment and procurement of the project as per approved Human resource and Procurement plans.
Use different contractual modalities and manage contracts.
Supervise the subcontractors to ensure the delivery of quality work.

D. Financial Management

Ensure effective and accurate financial resource management.
Prepare and consolidate the overall budget, monitor expenditures in accordance with UNDP financial rules and cost-recovery policies and implement adequate internal control.
Prepare budgets, budget forecasts, budget revisions and financial reports.

E. Knowledge Management

Facilitation of knowledge building and management of the PSP team.
Analyse results/lessons learned, and provide strategies for improved delivery of project interventions.
Ensures that project lessons learned and best practices are captured and documented to inform wider policies and programmes.

F. Advocacy and Rapport building with Parliament and Parliaments Secretariat

Contribute to maintain and operate open parliament.
Facilitate to develop capacity of parliament members and staffs
Ensure monitoring and management of Parliament e-platform
Ensure relationship/coordination between UNDP and Parliament.
Facilitate to develop linkages between Parliament and Parliament of other countries
Participate in meeting , workshop and seminar organised by parliament

Impacts of results
The effective management of the PSP and achievement of the objectives in compliance with UNDP rules and procedures will impact efficient delivery of programme results and outputs. Specific results include:

Periodic plan and report prepared in each year.
Project’s activities implemented effectively and efficiently.
Day to day operation and office management performed.
Knowledge management facilitated and documented.

Competencies

Functional competencies:

Ability to conduct strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to lead monitoring of management projects;
Analytical and strategic thinking/results orientation;
Excellent supervisory, management and team-building skills;
Promotes sharing of knowledge and experience, and actively works towards continued personal learning and development;
Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects;
Builds strong relationships with all partner, focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Master's degree in management, social science, or any relevant field. Ph.D degree preferred.

Experience:

At least 7 years for Ph.D. or 10 years for Master’s degree working experiences as a manger in a governance related process, field of development programming, project management, policy analysis.
Experience in supporting the management of a large organization with a complex mandate and extensive operations.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
Working experience with parliament or on constitutional issues will have added advantage.

Language:

Excellent English language skills are essential.