United Nations Development Programme
UNDP/PAPP Vacancies
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139 - UNHABITAT Projects Manager/Income Generation & Development - Ramallah, Hebron and West Bank
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External Vacancy |
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| Job ID/Title : |
139 - UNHABITAT Projects Manager/Income Generation & Development |
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| Category : |
Other |
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| Brand : |
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| Post Level : |
SB 4/5 |
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| Application Deadline : |
13-Mar-09 |
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| Duty Station : |
Ramallah, Hebron and West Bank |
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| Type of Contract : |
Service Contract |
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Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts) |
SB 4/5 |
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Languages Required :
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Arabic,
English,
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Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
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| Duration of Initial Contract : |
6 Months, with possible extension |
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| Expected Duration of Assignment : |
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| Background: |
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Under the direct supervision of the UN-Habitat Program Manager in the West Bank, the Project Manager / Income Generation and Development Expert will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project/s, in particular, he/she will be in charge of the following key functions mentioned under section III below. |
| Description of Responsibilities: |
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· Review, develop and update the project work plan in consultation with project staff and partners;
· Supervise, monitor and administer all project staff and activities and ensure timely delivery of activities;
· Review and monitor the progress of the project/s;
· Initiate and prepare new project proposals, concept papers and relevant documents;
· Develop a relevant Income Generation Programme;
· Supervise the financial administrationandbudgetcontroloftheproject;
· Review and approve payment and procurement requests in cooperation with the engineering team,
· Prepare the required progress reports, project performance reports, financial reportsandtheprojectterminal report;
· In cooperation with the Project team, ensure that all tendering, contracting and recruitment procedures of the project are in compliance with the UN-HABITAT and the donors requirements,
· Ensure timely monitoring and evaluation of the Project,
· Endorse and approve liquidation reports;
· Undertake any additional tasks that might be required in carrying out the above.
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| Competencies : |
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Corporate Competencies
· Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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 favouritism
Functional competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
· Shares knowledge sharing and experience
· Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in procurement, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
· Ability to provide perform a variety of standard tasks related to contract, asset and procurement management, including screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data processing, bid evaluation, filing, provision of information and control of assets
· Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations
· Strong IT skills
· Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
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| Qualifications : |
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Education:
· Advanced Degree/MA in of Development Studies, Economics, UrbanPlanning,Engineering,Management, or other related fields.
· Prince2 training and certification is an asset.
Experience:
· 10 years experience in project management, and recognized experience in income generation or small enterprise development.
· Experience in rural and urban community-based development initiatives and interventions, especially in the fields of shelter development, community development, socio-economic development and development planning.
· Proficiency in the utilization of Microsoft Office Software, including Microsoft Project.
· Excellent reporting skills and experience in proposal writing.
· Experience with the UN system is an added advantage.
Language Requirements:
Fluent in the English and Arabic Languages, both written & oral.
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