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Project Manager

Geneva

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Public Policy and Administration
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Background Information - Job-specific

Launched in September 2010, the purpose of the SUN Movement is to catalyse collective action and create an enabling environment to end malnutrition in all its forms. With 59 SUN Countries and the Indian States of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh at the helm, the SUN Movement represents an unprecedented country-led effort to bring together stakeholders – from governments, national and global civil society organisations, businesses, the UN system, researchers and scientists across different sectors- and provide them with a collaborative space to convene, mobilise, share, learn, advocate, align and coordinate actions and approaches to improve nutrition.

 SUN countries, supported by all stakeholders in the Movement, are committed to creating an enabling environment for scaling up nutrition by strengthening four strategic processes as set out in the SUN Movement Strategy and Roadmap 2016-2020: Expanding and sustaining an enabling political environment; prioritising effective actions that contribute to good nutrition, implementing actions aligned with national common results frameworks and effectively using, and significantly increasing, financial resources for nutrition.  The SUN Movement Coordinator, UN Assistant Secretary General, oversees the day-to-day implementation of the Strategy and Roadmap, leads the SUN Movement Secretariat and represents the SUN Movement globally. 

Since 2012, the SUN Movement Secretariat has developed as a small coordinating mechanism. It has no operational role, but seeks to link together countries and networks in the SUN Movement to ensure that support, requested in countries to intensify actions and achieve nutrition objectives, is received in a coordinated and coherent way.  It also ensures that the Movement’s progress is tracked efficiently and communicated clearly. The Secretariat is headed by the Director of the Secretariat who is responsible for ensuring that the Secretariat catalyses, facilitates and supports effective action across the overall SUN Movement. 

Some years a global gathering is organized to bring together partners from the SUN countries and regional and global networks involved in the SUN Movement. In 2017 the SUN Movement Secretariat will organize the Global Gathering (SUNGG) in one of the SUN countries, Ivory Coast. It is expected that the event will bring together approximately 700 participants coming from about 80 different countries. The SUNGG will be a key moment for mutual accountability within the Movement and a unique opportunity for the nutrition community to reflect on their efforts to scale up nutrition. This year there will also be a special focus on launching the new phase of the SUN Movement with its renewed strategy and roadmap for 2016-2020. The SUNGG will take place from 7th November to 9th November 2017 at the Hotel Ivoire Sofitel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

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.
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.

Functional Responsibilities

Under supervision of Director of the Secretariat, working side-by-side with the SUN Movement Secretariat Events Manager (in charge of logistics), the SUNGG Project Manager is expected to:

1. Manage and coordinate all SUN GG related work planning of the SUN Movement Secretariat

  • Define, Record, prioritize, review and follow up of all tasks (beyond the technical details of logistics and budgetary planning)
  • Prepare, maintain and regularly circulate all relevant planning documents
  • Organize agenda and chair all team planning sessions ensuring clear documentation of agreed actions
  • Recommend assignments of responsibility and actions as well as follow up with each team member
  • Regular bilateral discussions and working sessions with team members to ensure smooth completion of all agreed actions
  • Monitor the dedicated SUN GG email account and work closely with entire team to ensure all queries receive timely responses
  • Prepare all correspondence, information materials and planning documents as required
  • Liaise with external partners as required to share and collect information, document feedback and ensure timely feedback
  • Ensure that SUN Networks participate in the planning of SUN GG, complete agreed actions against deadlines
  • Ensure that SUN Countries and Networks, providers, Executive Committee, Lead Group members prepare their trip and active participation in SUN GG.
2. Coordinate with the Comité local d’organisation in Abidjan.
  • Ensure timely and precise communication with comité local d’organisation and Ivoirian Government;
  • Support planning and monitoring of contributions of the comité local d’organisation
3. Organize reporting, debriefing and strategic follow-up with the Coordinator, Director of the Secretariat.
4.  Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Prior experience in managing and implementing the organization of large events or campaigns, especially with regards to the objectives, agenda, working sessions, speakers is desirable
  • Prior experience in communication processes is an asset.
  • Prior experience in the development cooperation is an asset.
  • Prior experience in food and nutrition security or health programmes and policies is an asset.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Communications, Advocacy, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Economic, Public Administration, Business Administration or related fields.

A Bachelor degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced degree.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Fluency in written and spoken French is desirable.


Functional competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and mastery of information under his/her responsibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, managing all aspects of the project from beginning to end and proposing a course of action or making a recommendation based on all available information.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and discretion
  • Demonstrates leadership, team working and coordinating skills.
  • General Management and Judgement/Decision-making skills: Identify when to escalate an issue to his/her supervisor for final approval, guidance, or when experiencing considerable challenges.
  • Excellent written and oral skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and proactive approach

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: International Specialist Level 2 (IICA 2)
Contract duration: 3 months


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 

Additional Considerations

  • 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.
  • 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.

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