UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.
UNDP Zimbabwe looking for “Project Manager”.
Applicants with a degree in Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before October 14, 2023.
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UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on September 30, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Manager to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme |
| Position | Project Manager – GCF Project |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | October 14, 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of the Project, the day-to-day management, decision-making for the project, including the mobilization of all project inputs, supervision of project staff, consultants and sub-contractors as well as preparing project reports as specified in UNDP and GCF requirements. 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 budget. The Project Manager reports to the UNDP Programme Specialist Poverty Reduction Environment and Climate Change (PRECC). They will also work in liaison with the UNDP Regional Technical Advisor and Government-nominated project focal points.
Ensuring effective management of the GCF Project
- Day-to-day management of the project to ensure the direction of project activities and the achievement of project targets and results;
- Oversee and coordinate development and formulation of detailed implementation plans, procurement and human resources, communication, Capacity building, Monitoring and Evaluation, and risk management plans for the Project;
- Manage and monitor project risks. In collaboration with the technical project staff, UNDP and MoLAWRR identify new risks and update risk frameworks for consideration of the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required and update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;
- 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;
- 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;
- Develop innovative improvements to enhance the performance of the project;
- Coordinate and prepare ad hoc thematic and substantive reports/analysis/briefs;
- Organize and participate in project level coordination meetings and/or technical working groups as per project document and AWP;
- Ensure organization of Project Steering Committee meetings and ensure timely preparation of agenda, background materials to agenda items and minutes;
- Ensure compliance of all actions and activities with organizational rules, regulations, policies, strategies and internal control mechanisms;
- Provide technical advice, draft papers/briefs/proposals in project’s technical focus.
Position in Organization:
- Job Identification: 13901
- Locations: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Posting Date: 09/28/2023, 05:49 PM
- Apply Before: 10/14/2023, 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 OR Bachelor’s Degree – 9 year(s) experience
- Required Languages: English
- Desired Languages: Ndebele, Shona
- Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
- Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required
Qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Climate Change, Agriculture, Rural Development or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years (Master’s Degree) and 9 years (Bachelor’s Degree) relevant experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, management/coordination, monitoring and evaluation of complex development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
- At least 3 years’ experience in working on climate change adaptation projects preferably designing, managing or providing technical advisory services to large donor funded complex adaptation projects;
- Demonstrable knowledge and familiarity with multilateral/bilateral donor agencies like GCF, GEF, EU funding and reporting modalities;
- Demonstrable technical expertise and knowledge in climate change adaptation, agriculture and livelihoods;
- Demonstrable knowledge and familiarity with GCF and GEF funding modality and prior experience in the UN System is an added advantage;
- Experience in rural development setup and the Agriculture Sector in Zimbabwe is desirable;
- Previous experience with the UN or international donor-funded projects;
- Extensive project management experience including results-based management, monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience in managing large-funded donor projects with a minimum of US$5 million.
Language:
- English (Proficiency Requirement – High in oral and written)
How to Apply UNDP Project Manager Jobs 2022
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/13901
The Closing Date: October 14, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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