Project Management Unit Officer (19-52)
New Delhi
- Organization: CIP - International Potato Center
- Location: New Delhi
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an
experienced Project Management Unit (PMU) Officer to work directly with CIP
Leaders and help them to execute worldwide projects and ensure the
delivered on-time, within the applicable scope and budget.
About the role:
This position will be based in New Delhi, India and report
to the Head of Project Management Unit (Located in Nairobi, Kenya). This
position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies
and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations to ensure projects
are successful. Experience working in
international development projects, agriculture development projects and/or
agriculture research projects is essential. Experience managing international
and/or Government of India funding for projects is essential. Strong financial
skills, planning and monitoring of workplans is essential. The job requires
travel to field sites.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensures sound
strategic management of financial, human resources and procurement operations
in compliance with CIP Rules and Regulations as well as managing specific donor
requirements
- Supports the delivery
by the project team, of effective programmatic implementation and conducts
quality assurance activities;
- Provides effective
operational oversight and implements oversight activities;
- Facilitates knowledge
building and management.
- Serve as primary
point of contact for project operations during and after the life of the
project;
- Deliver and maintain
professional working relationships with internal clients and other project
partners and ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Constant monitoring
and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment of the
operations, and proactively highlight issues to Project Project Leaders and
provide advice and risk assessments and mitigation efforts
- Analyze and monitor
financial resource status and keep management informed for timely actions and
decisions to ensure optimum utilization of project resources.
- Follow up on
adherence issues for contractual requirements to ensure required actions are
taken within established timelines and that recording errors or reversals,
contractual adjustments, workplan adjustments are identified and communicated
to the relevant operational unit for appropriate adjustments to be made.
- Working closely with
the Asia Regional Controller, follow up and/or take prompt action to respond to
audit and other findings including recommending improvements in policies,
procedures and practices, as required.
- Organize and maintain shared knowledge ports (KM Hub,
websites) to communicate relevant project information throughout the
organization.
- Liaise with donors and customers to exchange necessary
project information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related
field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or Project
Management, will be desirable.
- At
least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
- Experience working with
international donors is essential.
- Proficient
in MS Office, especially in Excel.
- Advanced
Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
- Proficiency in project management
software tools.
- Fluent verbal and written
communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Recognized
as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business
needs and capable of contributing to the team’s success effectiveness.
Benefits
- Great career opportunity in an international
organization.
- Generous compensation package commensurate with
experience.
- One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
- The position is local
thus limited to Indian nationals and permanent residents.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
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