UNDP Jobs - 6106- Project Manager for the UNDP/GEF “Sustainable Mana

Project Manager for the UNDP/GEF “Sustainable Management of POPs ” in Mauritius

Location :

Ministry of Environment, MAURITIUS

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

22-Sep-2008

Application Deadline :

25-Aug-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-5 (Service Contract)

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year, renewable

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

up to three years

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

The project entitled Sustainable Management of POPs in Mauritius is subdivided into two Themes namely 1) "Removal of POPs from the environment of Mauritius" whose objective is to remove POPs from the environment of Mauritius in a sustainable way through disposal of obsolete POPs chemicals and decontamination of POPs-infested areas and 2) "Develop Alternative and integrated Vector Control Strategies for Malaria" whose objective is to develop and demonstrate alternative Strategies for Malaria Vector Management.

Potential applicants should consult the UNDP Mauritius jobs website for more details the assignment including on the tasks and deliverables : http://un.intnet.mu/undp/html/mauritius/jobs.htm

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project activities and shall report to the National Project Director. He/she will manage and provide supervision of project implementation liaising directly with the Project Director, Members of the Project Steering Committee, the Implementing Agency, and co-funders.

Competencies

Desirable Experience: hazardous waste handling and operations (Rotterdam, Basel, Stockholm conventions) / related safe chemical trainings / POPs inventories/ pesticide management and control/ Solid knowledge of the Stockholm Convention and its requirements/ WHO requirements in malaria control
Minimum of 5 years working experience in fields related to theme 1 and/or 2
Have effective interpersonal and negotiations skills and ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects and be able to think in a strategic manner on complex and difficult assignments.
Have good written spoken and written fluency in English and French and be fully IT literate

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in entomology, (agro-)chemistry, chemical engineering, malaria-related subjects or a similar discipline; or electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering or other relevant science based degree;
Post Graduate degree in Management/Project Management or equivalent work experience.