Project Manager for SPAN Project under Resilience and Peacebuilding Unit (1 Position) (Duty Station: Cotobato) (For Filipinos Only)

The Support to Peacebuilding and Normalization (SPAN) Programme will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Government’s comprehensive peace process, particularly in a) accelerating the implementation of critical aspects of the Normalization Annex of the CAB; b) enhancing the capacities of LGUs for conflict prevention and peacebuilding; and c) increasing access of vulnerable sectors to critical social services, including increased opportunities for education among youth in Marawi. By accelerating the achievement of results relative to the Normalization process, SPAN will help sustain confidence-building and stability on the ground, and help strengthen joint platforms for the transition process of the MILF towards self-governance through political rather than military means.  By increasing capacities for conflict prevention and peacebuilding and responding to the critical needs of vulnerable sectors, SPAN will help establish conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting governance.

In partnership with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), UNDP will implement the SPAN through the National Acceleration Modality (NAM) over a period of one year. The Programme will be implemented in areas covered by the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (CAB) and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

UNDP seek for a project manager based in Cotabato who will lead the day-to-day operations of the project and its required outputs, oversee the work of project staff and coordinate with project partners.

Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader for RPBU, the Project Manager will work with DILG, the main partner of UNDP, and grantee of the project to deliver distinct outputs of the project, to ensure the quality implementation - from capacity building, management of human and financial resources, oversee the monitoring, evaluation and communication framework towards achievement of delivery targets.

The Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day program management, supervision and project team leadership of staff, experts and consultants. The Project Manager ensures that all activities are implemented in close cooperation with UNDP Programme and Operation Units. The Project Manager will also maintain a network of colleagues from UNDP, UN Agencies, relevant government agencies, bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society. The Project Manager will report to the Team Leader of RPBU of UNDP,

Summary of Key Functions:

• Ensure strategic management of program and provide day-to-day oversight of the delivery of the Program’s activities  
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key counterparts to ensure the successful implementation of quality assurance, including UNDP, OPAPP, Local Government Units, state universities, professional associations, and CSO networks.
• Oversee the successful implementation of all the components of the SPAN programme.

Ensure strategic management of the program and provide day-to-day financial and administrative support for the delivery of the Program’s activities focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Provide quality leadership in the overall coordination and management of SPAN Programme;
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of action plans in order to identify and resolve issues on financial delivery towards the full and optimal utilization of project funds;
• Lead the identification of project issues, challenges and risks, appropriate recommendations and implements them;
• Prepare progress monitoring reports (e.g. donor reports), activity designs, briefing papers, technical reports, meeting documentation, situation updates, official correspondences, M&E documents, and other documentation as may be required in project implementation;
• Organize and participate in workshops, needs assessments, consultations, planning sessions and provide technical inputs as maybe necessary;
• Undertake communication assignments such as writing of articles, press releases, development of knowledge products and other related activities;
• Mentor and coach team members as they perform their duties;
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key counterparts to ensure the successful implementation of quality assurance of road projects enlisted under the CMGP programme.

• Network and build strong working relations with Government, UN, and donor partners;
• Establish, develop and maintain mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with NGOs, civil society and community groups, the press and media, the business sector, etc.;
• Establish networks with experts of UN System, international development organizations, and prominent private sector organizations;
• Link with other UNDP projects and work closely with the UNDP Programme teams and Operations team to support efficient delivery of project activities in line with strategic objectives.

Oversee the successful implementation of all the components of the SPAN programme.

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

• Contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
• Builds knowledge in at least one practice areas, and shares
• Ability to provide quality policy advice services on related issues
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
• Substantive knowledge of democratic governance processes, including constitutional making/review

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation
• Ability to negotiate with donors and internal units; ability to identify and analyses trends, opportunities and threats to fund-raising
• Proven track record in program management of a similar size and of a similar nature, in a post conflict environment
• Demonstrated experience in managing development projects dealing with aid coordination, aid effectiveness, political process strengthening and broader development and conflict issues. Excellent drafting and presentation skills
• Ability to plan and organize work programme
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to critical feedback
• Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Substantial previous experience in working with senior government officials, donor representatives and civil society on policy and strategic issues
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination and facilitation skills.

Education:

• Master degree in Social Sciences, including Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy and Management, or engineering. 

Experience:

• A minimum 5-10 years of work experience in project management and coordination, preferably in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
• Demonstrated capacity in project financial management including preparation of budgets, annual work plans and financial reporting is required
• Proven experience of effective partnership development with national counterparts, development partners and civil society is required;
• Relevant technical experience in constitutional development, electoral processes, and working with civil society organizations is an asset.
• Proficiency in standard software applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. is required
• Work experience in the sub-region is will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in UN is an advantage. 

Language Requirements: 

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Fluency in /National Language (Tagalog).

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