UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
UNDP Zambia looking for “Project Manager”.
Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 8th June 2023.
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UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Project Manager to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Project Manager |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 8th June 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities: The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Project Steering Committee within the constraints of time, budget, quality and scope. The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management and decision-making for the project. The Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. The Project Manager reports to the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and acts as the primary liaison point between UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture in particular with the Authorized Project Focal Point designated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The scope of work covers the following specific areas:
- Plan and develop project Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and establish Annual Targets in accordance with the Project Document and in close coordination with project stakeholders and the PMU staff;
- Ensure that AWP activities suggested are in line with the overall direction set by the Project Document and lead to the timely achievements of project targets and results;
- Oversee and coordinate development and formulation of detailed implementation plans, procurement and human resources, communication and risk management plans for the Project;
- Ensure implementation of activities as per AWP and agreed deadlines as well as according to detailed implementation, procurement and HR plans;
- Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions;
- Assess project impact and oversee the appropriateness and accuracy of methods used to verify progress and results;
- Establish adequate monitoring procedures and systems throughout project activities in consultation and collaboration with Ministry, UNDP and consultants;
- Ensure that adequate systems are in place to gather data and information for project monitoring and that systematic monitoring of project progress against targets is undertaken, including regular field trips for monitoring purposes;
- Develop innovative improvements to enhance performance of the project;
- Manage the accurate and timely high-quality results reporting on the progress of the project and achievement of annual targets to the Project Board and GCF. Ensure that GCF and UNDP reports are prepared according to UNDP’s SOPs, quality standards and in line with the contractual obligations to GCF;
- Ensure that all internal and external reports are submitted by deadlines;
- Coordinate and prepare ad hoc thematic and substantive reports/analysis/briefs;
- Ensure that project communications activities are being implemented;
- Organize and participate in project level coordination meetings and/or technical working groups as per project document and AWP;
- Implement project governance arrangements;
- Ensure organization of Project Board meetings and ensure timely preparation of agenda, background materials to agenda items and minutes.
Position in Organization:
- Project Manager
- Job Identification: 10862
- Locations: Lusaka, Zambia
- Posting Date: 05/24/2023, 12:10 AM
- Apply Before: 06/08/2023, 09:29 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Agency: UNDP
- Grade: NPSA-11
- Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
- Practice Area: Nature, Climate and Energy
- Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
- Contract Duration: 1 Year
- Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience
- Required Languages: English
- Desired Languages: Tonga, Lozi, Bemba or Nyanja
- Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Climate Change, Agriculture, Rural Development, Project Management or related field.
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
- Experience in working on climate change projects;
- Experience in setting priorities, budgets, work plans, participating in Programme development and programme writing;
- Prior experience in the UN System is an asset;
- Experience in rural development set up is desired;
- A self-starter with strong internal motivation, able to set up systems and procedures in a ‘start up’ environment;
- Flexibility: readily adapts to change, new products, systems, methods, and products;
- Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive deadlines per business demands, and ability to change work schedule to accommodate competing priorities.
How to Apply UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/10862
The Closing Date: 8th June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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