Project Manager, Multiple positions

In response to the request of the Government of Ukraine (GoU), UNOPS opened an office in Ukraine in 2017. Currently, the office is classified as a country office with a portfolio of projects exceeding USD 100 million, in the areas of rule of law, environment, energy efficiency, crisis recovery, good governance, human resources management, procurement, and logistics.

Support for Rule of Law Reforms in Ukraine (PRAVO POLICE) Project

The European Union funded ‘Support for Rule of Law Reforms in the Areas of Police, Public Prosecution and Good Governance Project’ (known as PRAVO POLICE) has the overall objective of supporting Rule of Law in Ukraine through strengthening the systems in place to support policing, prosecution and civilian governance in Ukraine and to align its functioning with the best European and International practices.

This PRAVO POLICE Project supports the creation of an efficient law-enforcement system respectful of human rights in support of the people of Ukraine, through the provision of necessary support to the National Police and other Ukrainian authorities in charge of civilian law-enforcement. On substance matters, the project relies on the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) to Ukraine which is a Rule of Law and Police Mission, based in Kiev and with presences in Kharkiv and Lviv.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Project Manager reports directly to the Deputy Programme Manager who provides broad supervision and guidance. The Project Manager is responsible to read the Description of Actions (DoA), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the project products are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the client. Success of the project and hence Project Manager will be based on the Success Criteria of UNOPS engagements which are linked to the below responsibilities. A Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S/he must be able to apply, with some degree of autonomy, the below duties and responsibilities of the project success criteria:

Stakeholder Management:

●        Establish solid working relationship with the project board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders

●        Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products

●        Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance)

●        Manage the information flows between the Project Board/OC Director and the project

Delivery and Performance:

●        Develop and maintain packages’ plans

●        Implement approved packages’ plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board

●        Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle.

●        Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary

●        Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers

●        Advise the Programme Manager of any deviations from the plan

●        Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved

●        Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted

●        Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers

●        Identify and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS to supervisor

●        Identify and report threats to UNOPS internal business case to supervisor

Procedures:

●        Follow the Project Management Cycle Instructions and ensure that all organizational policy is complied with (Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions)

●        Prepare/adapt the following plans for approval by the Project Board: I. Project Initiation Documentation; II. Stage/Exception Plans and relevant Product Descriptions

●        Prepare the following reports:

                      i.        Highlight Reports

                     ii.        End Stage Reports

                   iii.        Operational Closure Checklist

                   iv.        End Project Report

                     v.        Handover Report

●        Maintain the following: i. Electronic Blue File; ii. Procurement, HR and Finance files as required by those practices as per OD12.

●        Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR).

●        Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.

●        Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project

●        Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel

●        Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)

●        Where the Project Lead has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.

Knowledge Management:

●        Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice

●        Actively interact PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.

●        Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies

●        Complete lessons learned as per reporting format

●        Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning format

Personnel Management:

●        Lead and motivate the work package team

●        Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established

●        Ensure that performance reviews are conducted

●        Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the Programme Manager

●        Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA and Staff)

●        Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans

●        Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s)

●        Perform Project Support role, unless appointed to another person or corporate/programme function

●        Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards

Core Values and Principles:

●        Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles

                      I.        Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management

                     II.        Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place

                   III.        Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders

●        Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity

                      i.        Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans

                     ii.        Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff

                   iii.        Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts

●        Partnerships and Coordination Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system

                      i.        Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners)

●        Accountability for results  and the use of resources

                      i.        The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue with  a supervisor

●        Excellence

                      i.        Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Management, International Relations, Economics, Law, Humanitarian Studies, etc.) is required
• A Bachelors’ degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the Master’s degree

• With master's degree a minimum of five years or with bachelor's degree a minimum of seven years of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of Project Management and Implementation, Operations Management with focus on development, coordination, monitoring, and reporting is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the functioning of the state institutions and the rule of law sector in Ukraine would be an advantage.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of the UN rules and procedures in Procurement, Finance, HR Management, and administrative rules and regulations would be an advantage.

• Oral and written fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist (LICA) Contract level: LICA 10
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WITH UKRAINIAN NATIONALITY OR WITH THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN UKRAINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 
The contract is liable to national legislation, including but not limited to taxation.

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 

• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonisation - UNOPS values its people and recognises the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonisation and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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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Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.