DEEP Programme Manager

Job ID/Title : DEEP Programme Manager
Brand:UNDP
Application Deadline :21-Sep-11
Duty Station :Ramallah
Duration of Initial Contract :One year
Expected Duration of Assignment :4 years

Background:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Team Leader, the Programme Manger is responsible for management of a UNDP Project within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Programme Manager analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of project activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy, managerial and technical advice services.
The Programme Manager supervises and leads project support staff, coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Programme Manager works in close collaboration with the Team Leader, Operation staff, Programme staff in UNDP, and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP Project  implementation.

Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of Key Functions:
-Implementation of Programme strategies
-Management of the Programme various portfolios  
-Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
-Assume the operational management of the project in accordance with UNDP rules and procedures
-Provision of top quality technical advice services to the Government and  facilitation of knowledge building and management

1-Ensures implementation of  programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to project design concept report and the other project documents.
-Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
-Co-ordinate the implementation of activities through regular contacts with similar programmes undertaken by the United Nations, and other organizations and institutions; and promote regular exchange of information of activities and events.
-Facilitate and support participation of various stakeholders in all stages of the project and promote the creation of informal networks in order to identify and mobilize resources for the follow-up activities to ensure sustainability of project results.
-Programme business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.

2-Ensures effective management and the implementation of the project within the areas assigned  focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation achieving the  following results:
-Capacity development for governmental counterparts and gradual transfer of knowledge and experience of the project concepts and outputs. 
-Communication management with the deferent project donors and participate in the fund raising missions.
-Overall leadership and supervision of all projects subsidiaries at the local, governmental bodies and international agencies.      
-Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of results.
-supervise the operational management of the project in accordance with UNDP rules and procedures.
-Design and formulation of project components within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
-Clear the preparation of a detailed work-plan to implement proposed activities and submit for approval to the UNDP Team leader for poverty reduction.
-Clear theprepared AWP, HR Plan and Procurement Plane in line with the project activities.
-Review and approve the reports and insure that they are regularly being prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.
 
3-Help and Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Team Leader  Support focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Partnership management with mutual counterparts in the local and governmental
-Networking to expand partnership and ensure the development of partnerships with the   UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, project needs and donors’ priorities.
-Liaise with relevant national and international institutions and present the project in different national and international conferences.
-Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation in project fields, identification of opportunities for initiation of new related projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization in project thematic area.

4-Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and  facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to project policy goals.
-Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the project problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
-Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
-Support for generation and dissemination of information about the project activities including proposed indicators among national and international stakeholders.
-Organization of trainings for the operations/ project staff on programme issues.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of project implantation at all levels, achieving the project portfolios goals and objectives and on the productive capital unit within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the project design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism

Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-In-depth knowledge on development issues
-Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
-Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
-Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
-Strong IT skills
-Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Leads team effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
-Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
 
Qualifications :
Education:
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Development, Social Sciences or related field.
 
Experience:
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working with governmental and non-governmental structures, and international agencies, in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development and poverty reduction projects.
Demonstrated ability to ensure and facilitate the co-ordination and collaboration of diverse stakeholder groups and possess good managerial experience.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:
Native Arabic speaker, Fluency spoken and written English.
 

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