* Establish and maintain a solid working relationship
with the partner agencies (OROLSI, UNDP, UNODC, etc. ) and key stakeholders
(MNS, MOD, SEMA, SPF, SNAF, AMISOM Police, etc. );
* Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are
aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to
accept handover products;
* Advise on issues that may impact the achievement of
stakeholder outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project
requirements such as maintenance);
* Manage the information flows between Programme
Management, Project Management, and the Chief of Operations;
Delivery
and Performance:
* Implement approved EMSSS project plans (including
the establishment of milestones) within set tolerances;
* Manage the delivery of required EMSSS project
deliverables, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of
resources and initiating corrective action where necessary;
* Liaise with any external suppliers or account
managers;
* Authorize EMSSS work packages;
* Advise the Programme Manager and Programme
Management Unit of any deviations from the project plan;
* Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to
beneficiaries (SPF, SNAF, the civilian population, etc. ) and stakeholders
(FSG governmental institutions and UN partner agencies) is achieved;
* Manage and review project quality and ensure project
deliverables are achieved;
* Monitor and evaluate performance of EMSSS staff,
implementation partners, and coordinated government partners (SPF, SNAF,
etc. );
* Identify and report potential business opportunities
for UNMAS/UNOPS to supervisor;
Procedures:
* Follow the Project Management Cycle Instructions and
ensure that all organizational policy is complied with Organizational
Directives and Administrative Instructions;
* Prepare/adapt regular (weekly, quarterly, annual)
work plans and reporting for review by the Programme Manager and the
Programme Management Unit;
* Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS
Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR);
* Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure
that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are
received on time;
* Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable
charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project;
* Understand the unique structures of the UN and
budget appropriately for personnel;
* Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against
the budget (based on accurate financial reports);
* Where the Project Manager has no delegation as a
committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor
and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and
disbursements;
Knowledge
Management:
* Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice;
* Actively interact with other PMs and the PM
community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the
Knowledge System;
* Provide feedback on policy, supporting guidance with
an aim towards continuous improvement of UNMAS/UNOPS policies;
* Complete lessons learned as per reporting format;
* Incorporate lessons learned from others as per
planning format;
Personnel
Management:
* Lead and motivate the EMSSS team and partnered Security
Sector institutions;
* Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members
are established;
* Ensure that performance reviews are conducted;
* Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the
attention of the Programme Manager;
* Select, recruit and train team as required by
project plans;
* Ensure
safety and security for all personnel and
comply with UN DSS standards
Education/Experience/Language requirements
a. Education
* Advanced
University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) Project Management,
Business Administration, International Relations,
Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline;
*
First degree ( Bachelor Degree), in combination with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;
*
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate is essential, PRINCE2 Practitioner is an asset;
b. Experience
* At least
5 years of progressive
experience in project development and management, with focus on monitoring,
reporting, development and coordination, with at least 2 years proven and applicable experience in
management of a UN security sector reform or support project;
* Experience
in working in Somalia is essential;
* Experience
working in a security sector institution (military or police) is essential;
* Knowledge
of the UN system and UNOPS procedures is an asset;
* Computer
literacy, in particular experience of using MS Office and IMSMA;
c. Language
* Fluency
in spoken and written English is a requirement, knowledge of a second UN
language an advantage;
Competencies
* Teamwork – Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
* Planning & Organization – Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work
assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and
tight deadlines.
* Judgment –
Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.
* Communications – Strong
spoken and written communication skills.
* Problem Solving – Strong
analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of
management and coordination issues.
* Commitment to Continuous Learning – Willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
* Professionalism –
Professionalism: sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative and
financial management issues.
Additional Considerations
* Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
* Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
* Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
* Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
* For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
* The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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