UNOPS recrute 01 Senior Project Manager
UNOPS
Mogadiscio, Somalia
Re-advertisement Senior Project Manager, Multiple positions
Job categories: Engineering, Project Management
Vacancy code:VA/2023/B5311/27174
Level:ICS-11
Department/office:AFR, SOCO, Somalia
Duty station:Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract type:International ICA
Contract level:IICA-3
Duration:Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or to satisfactory performance
Deadline date: 02-Jan-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS -Somalia Country Office (SOCO) is recruiting this position: Senior Project Manager (Multiple Positions).
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help shape UNOPS’ efforts to support the expansion of affordable, accountable and effective policing in Somalia.
Background Information – Job Specific:
UNOPS Overview
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations. With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project(s) and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. Project Manager/Senior Project Manager acts on behalf of the Project Board to manage the project on an ongoing basis during the Implementation Stage. The main responsibility of a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager is to ensure that the project outputs are delivered within the specified project tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. He/she is expected to meet the organization’s performance and delivery goals.
The Senior Project Manager has the authority to assign, as per the Project Plan, work packages to Team Managers and approve deliverables produced by them.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for creating the Implementation Plan, using the Project Initiation Document (PID), Legal Agreement and having a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders, to ensure the project(s) outputs are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the partner(s). Success of the project(s) and hence of the Senior Project Manager will be based on the defined Success Criteria.
UNOPS in Somalia
UNOPS has been operating in Somalia since 1995, providing implementation and advisory support for various development initiatives in the areas of infrastructure, project management, procurement and financial services. Based in Mogadishu, the Somalia Country Office is currently implementing 19 projects across Somalia worth over $170m. From delivering high quality infrastructure for public services to facilitating the reform of the security sector and supporting crisis recovery, UNOPS is an established partner of government and donors alike in Somalia’s path towards reconstruction and state-building.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Senior Project Manage…
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Qualifications and Experience: A. Education Master’s Degr…
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex…
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Contract l…
Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applic…
Background information – AFR
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…
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