Location : Kigali, RWANDA
Application Deadline : 06-Mar-12
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required : English French
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Background
The project named “Inclusive Participation in Governance Programme” (DGP) has been initiated to serve as a bridging project between the end of a 5 year governance programme, PSGG, and the upcoming EDPRS and UNDAP cycle. Building on gaps highlighted in recent governance assessments (JGA, RRB, UPR) and the experiences from the programme implementation of PSGG the programme targets a few but strategic activities that will be implemented by key governance institutions in Rwanda.
In the bridging period the project seeks to establish a strong base of including partnership structure and M&E framework to allow the next 5 year project cycle to align with the emerging priorities in the area of good governance in general and participation/political governance in particular.
A programme manager will be recruited to assume the overall management responsibilities of the project. The programme manager will be the responsible for the day-to-day management of the project including financial oversight and technical support to the implementation of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Programme Manager for the DGP will work under the direct supervision of the Head of UNDP’s Governance and Peace Consolidation Unit.
Specific Responsibilities:
Project management:
• Provide overall advice, guidance and supervise the project services team;
• Facilitate broader consultations whenever advisory services are needed;
• Provide technical support throughout the project cycle;
• Ensure the preparation of work plans for targeted activities with measurable performances;
• Provide the oversight of the budget management;
• Provide day to day mentoring of project staff to perform their functions;
• Provide assistance to the project team to ensure that efficient and effective project administration, supervision and use of project funds is carried out as required
Capacity Building:
• Provide specific training to the project team to enhance their key capacities to ensure that the procedures, guidelines, procurement standards are fully respected during the implementation of the project;
• Facilitate capacity building initiatives of project team that is in line with capacity building needs of the institutions
• Coordinate and support national trainings and workshops.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Assist national counterparts to evaluate and monitor implementation of project activities
• Establish benchmarks and indicators to measure progress made
• Closely monitor the overall project progress, impact and risks and inform the steering committee members of any changes within the project environment which would affect foreseen and agreed upon expected outcomes.
• Liaise with national and international partners responsible for monitoring and evaluation in the area of governance.
Reporting:
• Assist the implementing agents in their reporting responsibilities
• Ensure that quality project progress and financial reports are prepared and submitted as may be required under cost sharing agreements with donors supporting the project;
• Provide assistance to elaborate the project quarterly activity/work plans, draft technical terms of reference, and recruit international and national experts as required;
• Report periodically to UNDP-Rwanda and the Project board on progress and status of implementation activities;
• Report on project/programme results and progress towards outcomes;
• Ensure that the project steering committee meetings are convened, at least twice a year, to report on project progress and approve subsequent activity/work plans;
• Ensure that project Technical Sub Committee meetings are convened prior to Project Board meetings or as necessary;
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Development and Operational Effectiveness/Leadership:
• Demonstrated knowledge of the political environment and challenges facing democratic consolidation in developing countries
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of software and applications customized for project management such as Microsoft Project, ATLAS (ATLAS is UNDP’s project and financial management enterprise resource planning application), or others;
• Knowledge of UNDP/UN procedures, rules, policies, regulations and practices may be an asset;
• Good drafting skills
• Proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong leadership and co-ordination skills with sound team management;
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple activities concurrently through tight deadlines
• Ability to participate effectively in a team based, information sharing environment
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s degree in management or relevant disciplines such International Relations, Public Policy or Administration, Political Economy, Governance or other related areas;
• Specialized professional training in project management/ development/ implementation such as Prince2, Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, or other internationally recognized project management certifications may be an asset.
Experience:
• At least five years’ experience of project/programme management and administration of donor funded projects, preferably with UNDP/UN System or any other bilateral or multilateral donors;
Language:
• Fluent in either English or French and working knowledge of the other.
