UNDP Jobs - 47065- Project Manager (Partners for Prevention

Project Manager (Partners for Prevention – P4P Project)

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Jul-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

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

Partners for Prevention is a UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UNV Asia-Pacific regional joint programme for the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The joint programme brings together the combined strengths of UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UNV – and a wide array of close partners – in a concerted effort to prevent VAWG in the region. P4P Phase I was implemented from 2008 – 2013. P4P Phase II will be implemented from 2013 – 2017, focusing on using the evidence and data generated from Phase I to enhance and implement prevention interventions, capacity and policy advocacy across the region.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the day-to-day activities of P4P are effectively functioning, that the project budget and staff are efficiently managed and that technical assistance is delivered to project partners as needed. The Project Manager will serve as the primary contact for the project and ensure technical inputs are consolidated from all participating organisations in the joint programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management for the programme. The Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the programme produces the results specified in the Annual Work Plan, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager will coordinate and manage inputs from participating organisations and ensure their sequencing contributes to delivering timely results. The Programme Manager will oversee the delivery of reporting requirements to the Regional Steering Committee in a timely manner in accordance with the Activities described in the Programme Document.

Overall programme management:

Prepare the Annual Work Plan and gain its approval from the Regional Steering Committee;
Manage the implementation of all deliverables and activities assigned to the Joint Programme Team under the AWP;
Coordinate inputs from all participating organisations and ensure their sequencing contributes to delivering programme results;
Draft TORs and work specifications for consultancies/subcontracts;
Manage, direct and motivate the all staff of the Regional Programme Team;
Develop and implement an internal communications strategy to maintain transparency and wide ranging communications among all participating organisations and communicate directly to UNCTs in the region;
Liaise with the Regional Steering Committee to ensure the overall direction and integrity of the programme;
Agree on a technical and quality strategy with appropriate members of the Technical Advisory Group and Regional Steering Committee;
Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the programme;
Be responsible for overall programme administration;
Be responsible for change control and any required configuration management;
Programme monitoring: Plan and monitor activities as determined in the Programme Monitoring Schedule Plan; and update the plan, as required;
Manage the risks as determined in the Programme Risks Log, including the development of contingency plans as necessary;
Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiate corrective actions where necessary
Programme reporting: Prepare and report to the Programme Steering Committee through annual programme reports and end programme report;
Prepare and report to RBAP and Regional GSC in accordance with agreed deliverables and timelines;
Prepare the Lessons-learned Reports. Prepare any follow-on action recommendations reports, required.

Coordinate technical support to UNCTs, Governments and other partners:

Ensure high quality technical support is provided to regional partners, Country Offices, and CSOs in the region to plan and implement localised activities supported by the Regional Joint Programme;
Coordinate the support to country specific activities Represent the Regional Joint Programme in international fora, conferences and training events.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

Demonstration of integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective work relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Functional competencies:

Proven ability to function at both technical advisory and project management levels;
Demonstrated team management and coordination skills;
A good understanding of UNDP programme, finance and operational procedures will be an asset;
Existing relationships with CSOs, development partners and donors in the region;
Demonstrated competence in producing analytical knowledge products;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated strong leadership skills;
Proven ability to plan and organize work to deliver results;
Actively working towards continuing personal learning and development;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of programmes;
Ability to lead monitoring and evaluation of development programmes.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum Master’s degree in gender and development or a related field such as sociology, social work, public health, international development with substantial experience in gender and violence prevention.

Experience:

At least 7 years of professional experience in ending VAWG or related field;
Proven project management experiences, preferably with an international organization;
Experience with the UN System; especially the participating organisations in the RJP;
Proven experience with gender equality and gender-based violence issues in Asia-Pacific;
Expertise and demonstrated experience with the involvement of boys and men to achieve gender equality and prevent gender based-violence;
Strong knowledge of the Asia-Pacific context and prior experience in working with key stakeholders in the region;
Expertise in violence prevention and previous experience with the United Nations will be strong assets.

Language:

Excellent communication skills in oral and writing English;
knowledge of a UN-language or other languages of the Asia-Pacific region an advantage.