Vacancy Announcement
Position Title : National Project Manager (1 post)
Duration : 6 months (with possible extension)
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Duty Station : Dili, Timor-Leste
Expected Starting date : 1 December 2008
Project Title : National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)
UNDP is seeking for National Project Manager to work under direct supervision of the National Director for International Environment Affairs (NDIEA) and Poverty Reduction and Environment Unit based in Dili Timor-Leste.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The National Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of the project and will be working under the direct supervision of the National Director for International Environment Affairs (NDIEA) and the Programme Officer, UNDP Poverty Reduction and Environment Unit. He/She is expected to perform the following functions:
1. Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs as per the project document;
2. Maintain good communication, coordination with Government counterparts, donor agencies, NGOs and communities;
3. In coordination with the National Directorate for International Environment Affairs and the Environment Section (UNDP), review and update the overall project work plan and budget allocation;
4. Participate in the preparation of TORs and organize interviews for selection of candidates for short term consultancy missions;
5. Provide necessary guidance and technical support to Consultants in performing their functions;
6. Organize and facilitate Project Steering Committee(PSC) and Project Working Committee (PWC) meetings; and any other meetings with Government Counterparts, NGOs, communities and other stakeholders;
7. Keep regular monitoring of the progress of the project and take corrective actions to ensure that the project is achieving expected outputs within the given timeframe and budget;
8. Prepare monthly progress updates, Quarterly and Annual reports to the GoTL, GEF and UNDP;
9. Supervise project personnel in conducting Administrative and Logistical functions and ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities;
10. Certify and monitor the delivery of financial and non-financial resources;
11. Ensure that project assets are properly recorded and used for implementation of the project;
12. Produce a terminal report to the GoTL, GEF and UNDP; and
13. Perform any other functions as required by the project.
Qualification, Competencies and Professional Experience:
1. A university degree in environment sciences, natural resource management or other relevant academic and professional qualification. A Masters Degree or equivalent experience in this field of expertise is an advantage.
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience and technical ability in managing projects related to biodiversity, environmental conservation and planning.
3. Strong background in project administration and management.
4. Strong experience in organizing meetings, workshops and writing reports in English.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work as a team.
7. Good organizational skill.
8. Strong computer skills especially for Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Power point.
9. Good oral and written communication skills in English and Tetum (Portguese and Bahasa Indonesia are highly desirable).
10. Knowledge of UNDP project implementation procedures, including procurement, disbursements and GEF reporting and monitoring is highly preferable.
Please submit your applications with curriculum vitae, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:
Human Resources Unit
UNDP Dili,
Dili,
Email: personnel.tp@undp.org
Fax: + 670 331 3534
The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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