UNESCO, Project Manager Jobs in Tanzania

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• Provide
  project management support for effective delivery of the UNESCO/SDC
  project ‘Empowering Local Radios with ICTs for the Promotion of Rural
  Citizens’ Participation in Democratic Discourse and Development Project’
  (SDC Project)
• Organise
  and implement capacity development activities for the SDC project
  beneficiaries and partners in particular COMNETA and the Community Radios
  and the associated SIDA project as well as other related CI activities of
  the Office in close collaboration with the training expert as well as
  other partners brought on board.
• Ensure
  administrative and logistical management of the project activities in line
  with UNESCO rules and regulations and working in close collaboration with
  the Administrative Officer and his team for the implementation of the SDC
  project and its affiliated community radio programme activities.
• Coordinate
  internal collaboration through proactive inter-sectorial work liaising
  with the other ED/CLT/SC Sector and the Cross-cutting Unit sector for
  effective and relevant programme delivery on a comprehensive manner.
• Externally
  ensure coordination and efficient liaison and collaboration with COMNETA
  and the CRs, Ministerial and government bodies and CSOs as well as other
  relevant partners for the creation of a conducive environment for the
  operationalization of the Project
• Draft
  SDC progress reports reflecting effective implementation in line with the
  project implementation plan and the signed agreement between UNESCO and
  SDC. In addition s/he will update internal UNESCO reports including
  SISTER, RMS and other inputs to the regional office, headquarters and any
  other reporting inputs requested and the Head of Office.
• Work
  requires knowledge of UNESCOs global priorities for Communication and
  Information in the use of ICTs to empower rural communities to ensure
  effective incorporation in Project implementation, as well as, skills for
  adequate inter-sectorial coordination and consultation including the
  supervision of project support personnel as Project Lead

• Advanced
  university degree in Communication and Information, Developmental Studies,
  ICT in Education or any other related field.

• 2
  to 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in management and
  coordination of research and/or project work (including staff) in the
  field of communication and information, of which preferably at one year of
  experience at the international level.

• Strong
  project management skills including the writing and development of
  strategic and project planning documents.
• Proven
  experience in resource mobilization.
• Excellent
  inter-personal skills with ability to communicate effectively with a
  network of experts; capacity to develop, motivate, and maintain a network
  of contacts.
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills with proven ability to produce high
  quality reports including visual communication, and to make effective oral
  presentations to both technical and general audiences.
• Strong
  work ethic, sound judgement with capacity for initiative, and ability to
  work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability
  to maintain effective partnerships and working relations within a multi-cultural
  environment;
• Ability
  to lead and supervise staff.
• Ability
  to manage conflicting priorities and to work under pressure.

• High
  level command of English is essential.

• Experience
  within the United Nations System would be a strong asset.

• Familiarity
  with UNESCO administrative procedures.

• Knowledge
  of other official UN languages will be an asset.