UNDP Jobs - 38310- Project Manager - Sustainable Natural Resources Ma

Project Manager - Sustainable Natural Resources Management Programme (Yemeni nationals only)

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Jul-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months (extendible upon availibility of funds)

Languages Required :

Arabic 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

Under the framework of the project above, the Project Manager will supervise the project’s overall implementation and report to the Project Board. S/he will be accountable for delivering all the activities of the project and ensuring that expenditures are in line with the project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day to day management of the project and delivery of project results;
Ensure consistency of submitted plans with the project outputs and their contribution to the intended outcome;
Maintain records of the project outputs;
Prepare and consolidate quarterly work plans, progress reports and financial reports prepared and submitted them to the Steering Committee and UNDP;
Consolidate and prepare the Annual Progress Reports and present them to the Steering Committee and UNDP;
Provide with the assigned accountant support to prepare financial reports and other budgetary issues;
Assist the EPA Chairman in preparing the Steering Committee meetings;
Propose appropriate modifications to the scope of work, and accordingly budget revisions of the initial budget plan, to be agreed in the steering committee;
Seek consensus over the proposed modifications from all partners e.g. the EPA and UNDP. However, any revisions proposed should not involve significant changes in the immediate objectives, outputs or activities of the programme;
Prepare for evaluation and review missions and annual audits;
Initiate resources mobilization efforts to support project activities;
Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Competencies

Substantive experience working in environment management in Yemen;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Sound experience in partnership building with clients and external actors;
Great familiarity with environment initiatives and stakeholders in Yemen;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Post graduate degree in environmental management, public administration or relevant discipline.

Experience:

Eight years experience in environmental work and management of environmental projects;
Experience in community mobilization and protected areas management;
Working experience with UN projects will be an added asset.

Language:

Fluency in English and Arabic languages.

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