Project Manager Humanicemos DH Project, Bogota, Colombia 112 views

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service
provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine
Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected
countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible
to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day
management of the Project Field offices, both according to the
client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and
regulations.

It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall
authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and
Security Centre on behalf of its clients.

Colombia Programme

In Colombia, UNOPS implements an UNMAS project aiming to support
the Colombian Directorate for Humanitarian Mine Action (Oficina del
Alto Comisionado para la Paz – Descontamina Colombia). The goal of
this project is to provide technical assistance to the humanitarian
mine action sector in Colombia in order to deliver a more robust
and holistic response to affected communities and contribute to
broader protection, security and peace-building objectives. UNMAS
Colombia’s technical assistance also includes coordinating the
humanitarian mine action sub-cluster of the humanitarian
architecture, supporting the socio-economic reintegration of former
FARC-EP combatants through employment in humanitarian mine action,
and supporting the coordination and integration of humanitarian
mine action matters at the regional level.

The Project Manager is responsible to produce/read the project
initiation documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough
understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles
and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the
project(s) products are capable of meeting the business cases for
both UNOPS and the client.

In line with applicable UN policies, the Project Manager for
Support to Humanicemos DH Project is responsible for provide to the
organization ongoing support to ensure that the grants and
organizational requirements are compliant and conducted within the
required timeline.

The Project Manager for Support to Humanicemos DH Project will
act as the focal point between UNMAS, UNOPS-PSC, donors,
Humanicemos DH and other key stakeholders under the guidance and
direction of the UNMAS Deputy Programme Manager.

S/he must be able to apply, independently, the below duties and
responsibilities of the project success criteria:

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish solid working relationship with the client and key
  stakeholders

• Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of
  project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to
  accept handover products

• Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of
  their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project
  requirements such as maintenance)

• Manage the information flows between the Programme Manager,
  Deputy Programme Manager and the project.

Delivery and Performance:

• Under the direction of the Deputy Programme Manager, manage
  personnel and coordinate the project activities, premises and
  assets within an allotted budget.

• Develop and maintain project plans.

• Contribute to the development of the Programme strategy and
  workplans;

• Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender
  inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life
  cycle.

• Actively interact with other project managers and the project
  management community to share case studies, lessons learned and
  best practice on the Knowledge System;

• Manage the production of the required products, taking
  responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and
  initiating corrective action where necessary;

• Liaise with appropriate authorities, peacekeeping missions, UN
  agencies and Programme stakeholders to facilitate the elaboration
  of project strategies including risk and issue management;

• Advise the Programme Manager and Deputy Programme Manager of
  changes or deviations from plans, including through the
  identification and management of risks and issues, ensuring maximum
  benefit to clients and stakeholders;

• Ensure timely planning and implementation of the activities,
  ensuring that the project’s goals and objectives are accomplished
  within the prescribed project timeframe and the agreed funding
  budget;

• Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and
  stakeholders is achieved;

• Manage and review product quality and ensure products are
  accepted;

Additional requirements:

• Any other relevant duties or tasks as identified by the
  Programme Manager or Deputy Programme Manager.

Procedures:

• Follow the Project Management Cycle Instructions and ensure that
  all organizational policy is complied with (Organizational
  Directives and Operational Instructions)

• Prepare the following reports:

• Highlight Reports

• End Stage Reports

• Operational Closure Checklist

• End Project Report

• Handover Report

• Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules
  and Regulations (FRR).

• Manage budgets, cash flows, and obligations to ensure that
  deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are
  received on time.

• In close coordination with the Programme Management Team, the
  Operations and Training Officer, the Quality Management Coordinator
  and the Associate Support Services Officer, contribute to the
  elaboration of the Programme Budget;

• Participate in the preparation of various hiring and procurement
  processes including the development of scope of works, budgets,
  terms of reference, contracts and all technical requirements for
  the procurement contracts related to the project;

• 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)

Knowledge Management:

• Maintain a high level of knowledge on International Mine Action
  Standards, National Technical Standards and Guidelines, UN
  Standards, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, best practices
  and other relevant norms applicable to explosive threat
  mitigation;

• Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice;

• Actively interact with other project managers and the project
  management community to share case studies, lessons learned and
  best practice on the Knowledge System;

• Tags

  communities of practice

  continuous improvement

  development projects

  economic aspects

  financial management

  human resources

  knowledge management

  mine action

  monitoring and reporting

  non governmental organizations

  peace and security

  peace building

  peacebuilding

  personnel management

  procurement

  product quality

  programme management

  project management

  project manager

  project monitoring

  quality management

  reintegration

  safety and security

  support services

  transparency

• Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting
  guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS
  policies;

• Complete lessons learned as per reporting format;

• Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning
  format.

Personnel Management:

• Lead and motivate the project management team;

• Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are
  established;

• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted;

• Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract
  modalities (including ICA and Staff);

• Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans;

• Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with
  UNDSS standards.

Core Values and Principles:

• Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles

Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to
day project management

Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place

Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with
key stakeholders

• Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity

• Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff

• Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts

• Partnerships and Coordination

• Understand the project’s place in the UN system

• Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination
  among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments,
  and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners

• Accountability for results and the use of resources

• The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum
  accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes
  is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to
  raise the issue to a supervisor.

• Excellence

• Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice
  standards of sustainability and quality.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

General:

Ensure that the project(s) produces the required products within
the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and
benefits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project
producing a result capable of achieving the benefits as per the
programme mandate, strategy and workplans. Contribute to the
overall business targets and needs.

Education and Relevant Years of Experience

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) with
  a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or:

• First level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with a
  minimum of 4 years of relevat experience is required.

Work Experience

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in project
  development and management, supporting operations in humanitarian,
  conflict, post-conflict, or development contexts with public or
  private sector organizations.

• Experience managing teams is desired

• Mine Action experience is desired

• Experience in project monitoring and reporting is highly
  desired;

Languages

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is
  required
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is
  required.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to
differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds
organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of
trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team
spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For
people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,
motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing
appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all
partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and
maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner
for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for
self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task
accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees
opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands
that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our
beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.
Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or
requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.
Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues
continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical,
pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with
calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to
problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs
of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.
Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion
and finding common ground.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen
  time
• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special
  needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and
  recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal
  demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization
  and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to
  UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, 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.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement

Contract level: LICA-9 (ICS-9)Contract duration: Open-ended,
subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and
satisfactory performance.For more details about the ICA contractual
modality, please follow this
link:https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting
the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding,
humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission
is to help people build better lives and countries achieve
sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement,
project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse
and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for
creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of
disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000
personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80
countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities
and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a
strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’
needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through
initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified
female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of
balancing professional and personal demands.