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Project Manager – Somalia Security Force (SSF) – Mogadishu, Somalia
- Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Mogadishu
- Closing Date: 2023-06-08
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY *Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
The Project Manager for Somalia Security Force (SSF) Support is responsible for management, delivery and performance of assigned projects supporting capacity building of Somali police and military. S/he is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals.
● Establish solid working relationship with relevant Somalia authorities, contractors, suppliers, international partners and other key stakeholders;
● Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products;
● Advise UNMAS on issues that may impact the achievement of outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance);
● Manage the information flows between the Project and Programme team.
● Manage operational activities and personnel in the area of Operations, including current operations and future planning; oversee daily operational activities;
● In coordination with Chief Mine Action Programme (CMAP), Head of Projects Unit (HPU), national authorities, UNSOS and other UN agencies develop the annual strategic plan for support to Somali Security Forces (SSF);
● Identify operational and training priorities. Develop work plan for section including direction to Implementing partners
● Interact with the Quality Assurance (QA) Section on operational matters;
● Liaise with Procurement, Budget and other elements of Support Services to ensure project delivery is efficient and within budget
● Advise the HPU of any deviations from the plan;
● Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to UNMAS and stakeholders is achieved;
● Work with the Programme team to develop concept notes, and project proposals;
● Monitor and evaluate performance of project staff and implementing partners;
● Participate in regular update meetings with UNOPS/UNMAS portfolio managers to discuss progress, risks and issues that may emerge to ensure project stays on track
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with 7 (Seven) years of relevant experience; OR
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with 9 (Nine) years of relevant experience; OR
- High School Diploma with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a University Degree.
Experience
- Relevant experience is defined as an experience in Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security Development Studies, Civilian Police, Military or private Security, Project Management, Project Development, Project Administration or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of Progressive experience in project development or management, with focus on monitoring & evaluation, reporting, and/or coordination is required;
- Thorough knowledge of EOD demining SOPs, technical and safety procedures is required;
- Experience in Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) is an advantage;
- Experience in Client Relations Management, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Management or Contracts Negotiation is required;
- Experience working with Governments to coordinate activities, strengthen capacity and advocate is desired.
Languages
- Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking ) is required.
- Contract type: Staff
- Contract level: P4 and
- Contract duration: Fixed-term staff contracts – ‘One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability’
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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