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Job ID/Title :704 - Project Manager - Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant Project Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline :01-Apr-14
Duty Station :Gaza
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Duration of Initial Contract : one year
Expected Duration of Assignment : four years
Background:
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Infrastructure in Gaza, the Project manager provides the day to day management to the implementation of Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant on behalf of the Project Executive Group within the outlines set by the approved project document. The Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the developed Annual Work Plan (AWP), to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. S/he cooperates with program and the operations teams in the Gaza, West Bank and Jerusalem, UN Agencies, UNDP/PAPP counterparts and civil society as required to ensure proper progress and success of all projects’ activities.
UNDP/PAPP- is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Position Project Manager, under the overall guidance of the Head of Gaza office and the direct supervision of the Head of the Infrastructure in Gaza office. As this position is related to Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant Project in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of Project Duration in 4 years, the Service Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project.
Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-High level technical support and project management
-Human resources management
-Procurement coordination
-Reporting
-Others, as required
The Project Manager will be required to manage the following specific tasks:
-Manage implementation of results as described in projects’ documents; manage budgets and prepare any necessary budget revisions; manage production of work packages and work products as necessary to produce results; produce regular project plans, including for design, engineering, construction, procurement, training and capacity building packages; ensure work is coordinated with the Operations Department for the provision of support services in finance, procurement, logistics, HR and general administration services;
-Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project;
-Mobilize the project to initiate activities, including drafting TORs and work specifications;
-Monitor events as determined in the Monitoring & Communication Plan, and update the plan as required;
-Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
-Manage and monitor the project risks as initially identified in the Project Document, submit new risks for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log;
-Be responsible for managing issues and requests for change by maintaining an Issues Log;
-Manage contracts with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and other implementing partners;
-Provide direction and guidance to the technical team of national and international personnel with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and job satisfaction; participate in recruitment of new personnel as required; engage in regular performance evaluations of the engineers under his/her supervision;
-Prepare monthly progress reports for the construction activities in line with the project's planning, reporting and monitoring guidelines and the requirements of the project document
-Prepare regular briefings and reports to the Director; prepare the Project Quarterly Progress Report (progress against planned activities, update on Risks and Issues, expenditures); prepare and submit an Annual review Report; prepare an annual work plan, as well as quarterly plans if required; prepare Final Project review report to be used for donors / clients; participate in regular project and senior management coordination meetings; participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms as relevant; ensure regular production of lessons learnt, success stories, and factsheets;
-Contribute to the development of new project interventions by formulating project ideas and concept notes within the scope of the portfolio and engaging donors/clients, including other UN agencies, and stakeholders on these ideas; handle preparation of project documents in order to establish new projects;
-Manage the transfer of project deliverables, documents, files, equipment and materials to national beneficiaries;
-Take the lead in the monitoring and evaluation of all project activities and project benchmarks;
-Review designs of the construction activities, and bring to the attention of the Engineering Analyst any issues that might affect the technical soundness of the works; check and review the shop drawings as submitted by the contractor;
-Provide technical oversight of all project implementation activities
-Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Impact of Results
-Monitoring and Progress Control will be achieved through daily interaction and regular meetings with the Director or her/his delegate;
-Maintaining accurate, quality and complete project documentation as identified in responsibilities
-Production of accurate, quality, timely and complete project reporting
-Active coaching and mentoring of project staff
-Success in establishing an effective project team that meets its targets and contributes to the on time delivery of the project needs
-The successful results of the project will contribute to the overall success of UNDP/PAPP Infrastructure interventions and achieved results in the oPt in connection with UNDP/PAPP strategic plan.
-The eventual results will contribute to achieve a positive impact on the whole residents of Khan Younis, the second largest city in Gaza strip, through providing proper treatment of waste water generated and making it fit for recharging into the ground ready for reuse. The intervention will stop partially the pollution to the environment of Gaza Strip including the ground, Mediterranean Sea and the water aquifer.
Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Demonstrate ability to establish, manage, support and monitor field programmes
-Strong analytical and communication skills
-Ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, with strong delivery orientation
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
-Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability to lead strategic planning, result-based management and reporting
-Strong background in some of technical areas; agriculture and project management
-Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
-Disseminates information on best practices.
Qualifications :
Education:
Minimum of Masters degree in infrastructure (water sanitation, mechanical, civil). Bachelor of Science may be considered with additional years of experience
Experience:
-With MA degree, minimum of 6 years of relevant national or international experience of which minimum of 4 years in the field of development;
-With BA degree Minimum of 10 years of relevant national or international experience of which minimum of 6 years in the field of development;
-Excellent and proven experience in dealing with local government challenges, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donors;
-Excellent inter-personal, negotiation and team leading skills required;
-Previous experience with an international public and/or private sector Organization a basic requisite;
Language Requirements:
-Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
-For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
Job ID/Title :704 - Project Manager - Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant Project Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline :01-Apr-14
Duty Station :Gaza
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Duration of Initial Contract : one year
Expected Duration of Assignment : four years
Background:
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Infrastructure in Gaza, the Project manager provides the day to day management to the implementation of Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant on behalf of the Project Executive Group within the outlines set by the approved project document. The Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the developed Annual Work Plan (AWP), to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. S/he cooperates with program and the operations teams in the Gaza, West Bank and Jerusalem, UN Agencies, UNDP/PAPP counterparts and civil society as required to ensure proper progress and success of all projects’ activities.
UNDP/PAPP- is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Position Project Manager, under the overall guidance of the Head of Gaza office and the direct supervision of the Head of the Infrastructure in Gaza office. As this position is related to Khan Younis Waste Water Treatment Plant Project in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of Project Duration in 4 years, the Service Contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project.
Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-High level technical support and project management
-Human resources management
-Procurement coordination
-Reporting
-Others, as required
The Project Manager will be required to manage the following specific tasks:
-Manage implementation of results as described in projects’ documents; manage budgets and prepare any necessary budget revisions; manage production of work packages and work products as necessary to produce results; produce regular project plans, including for design, engineering, construction, procurement, training and capacity building packages; ensure work is coordinated with the Operations Department for the provision of support services in finance, procurement, logistics, HR and general administration services;
-Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project;
-Mobilize the project to initiate activities, including drafting TORs and work specifications;
-Monitor events as determined in the Monitoring & Communication Plan, and update the plan as required;
-Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
-Manage and monitor the project risks as initially identified in the Project Document, submit new risks for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log;
-Be responsible for managing issues and requests for change by maintaining an Issues Log;
-Manage contracts with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and other implementing partners;
-Provide direction and guidance to the technical team of national and international personnel with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and job satisfaction; participate in recruitment of new personnel as required; engage in regular performance evaluations of the engineers under his/her supervision;
-Prepare monthly progress reports for the construction activities in line with the project's planning, reporting and monitoring guidelines and the requirements of the project document
-Prepare regular briefings and reports to the Director; prepare the Project Quarterly Progress Report (progress against planned activities, update on Risks and Issues, expenditures); prepare and submit an Annual review Report; prepare an annual work plan, as well as quarterly plans if required; prepare Final Project review report to be used for donors / clients; participate in regular project and senior management coordination meetings; participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms as relevant; ensure regular production of lessons learnt, success stories, and factsheets;
-Contribute to the development of new project interventions by formulating project ideas and concept notes within the scope of the portfolio and engaging donors/clients, including other UN agencies, and stakeholders on these ideas; handle preparation of project documents in order to establish new projects;
-Manage the transfer of project deliverables, documents, files, equipment and materials to national beneficiaries;
-Take the lead in the monitoring and evaluation of all project activities and project benchmarks;
-Review designs of the construction activities, and bring to the attention of the Engineering Analyst any issues that might affect the technical soundness of the works; check and review the shop drawings as submitted by the contractor;
-Provide technical oversight of all project implementation activities
-Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Impact of Results
-Monitoring and Progress Control will be achieved through daily interaction and regular meetings with the Director or her/his delegate;
-Maintaining accurate, quality and complete project documentation as identified in responsibilities
-Production of accurate, quality, timely and complete project reporting
-Active coaching and mentoring of project staff
-Success in establishing an effective project team that meets its targets and contributes to the on time delivery of the project needs
-The successful results of the project will contribute to the overall success of UNDP/PAPP Infrastructure interventions and achieved results in the oPt in connection with UNDP/PAPP strategic plan.
-The eventual results will contribute to achieve a positive impact on the whole residents of Khan Younis, the second largest city in Gaza strip, through providing proper treatment of waste water generated and making it fit for recharging into the ground ready for reuse. The intervention will stop partially the pollution to the environment of Gaza Strip including the ground, Mediterranean Sea and the water aquifer.
Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Demonstrate ability to establish, manage, support and monitor field programmes
-Strong analytical and communication skills
-Ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure, with strong delivery orientation
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
-Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability to lead strategic planning, result-based management and reporting
-Strong background in some of technical areas; agriculture and project management
-Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
-Disseminates information on best practices.
Qualifications :
Education:
Minimum of Masters degree in infrastructure (water sanitation, mechanical, civil). Bachelor of Science may be considered with additional years of experience
Experience:
-With MA degree, minimum of 6 years of relevant national or international experience of which minimum of 4 years in the field of development;
-With BA degree Minimum of 10 years of relevant national or international experience of which minimum of 6 years in the field of development;
-Excellent and proven experience in dealing with local government challenges, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral donors;
-Excellent inter-personal, negotiation and team leading skills required;
-Previous experience with an international public and/or private sector Organization a basic requisite;
Language Requirements:
-Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
-For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.