United Nations Development Program Office is seeking highly qualified professional to fill in position of Project Manager/Coordinator.

1. Project Title: Applied Human Rights Project

2. Post Title:Project Manager/Coordinator

3. Duration of employment:1 year with possibility of extension

4. Full time

5. Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

6. Duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision of National Executing Agency (NEA) and UNDP, the National Project Manager (NPM) will ensure management and coordination of the Programme components conducted according to the Programme Document and the UNDP Rules and Regulations. The management and coordination process will be pursued through undertaking appropriate actions in the area of programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Responsibilities:

- Represent technical advisory support of UNDP to the NEA as part of the Programme Support Unit. In this regard, perform as the specialized arm of UNDP assistance in a subject area.

- Be responsible to the NPD, in close cooperation with UNDP, for the overall operational management of the project and delivery of results, in accordance with the project document. Develop work plans and other joint agreements between the NEA and UNDP.

- Prepare, update and implement annual and quarterly work plans and progress reports, in close cooperation with the NPD and UNDP. The work plans should include program initiatives, training, operational issues. Based on approved annual and quarterly work plans, perform the day-to-day management of the project on behalf of the NPD as per her/his delegation of authority.

- Lead and provide support to the coordinators/managers of all the components, ensuring the effective performance and delivery of results and impact. Coordinate and manage programme activities from substantive, administrative and financial points of view, is responsible for strategic planning and systematic coordination of the components’ activities. Develop and manage the performance and impact assessment system for the project. This should be in line with the UNDP Strategic Results Framework.

- Ensure timely preparation and compilation of the Sub-programme Quarterly Work plans/ Progress Reports/Budget Forecasts and its submission to the UNDP

- Provide leadership in advocating programme objectives, and in assuring that all interested parties are well informed about the programme activities and goals

- Manage day-to-day programme implementation, conceptualization and exit strategies.

- Mobilize, manage and deliver all the inputs required for successful implementation – recruitment of expertise, sub-contracts, training, procurement and other inputs of the project in accordance with established UNDP norms.

- Engage policy advisory support, taking responsibility for making policy and institutional impact. In this regard, ensure availability of up to date information on all critical issues in the subject area.

- Provide the professional platform for networking and partnership building with the government, local authorities, non-government, private sector and international development organizations or projects.

- Ensure the maintenance of sound filing system and appropriate use and recording of all equipment that is under ownership of UNDP.

- Assume direct responsibility for managing the project budget, based on the delegation of authority, on behalf of the NPD. Ensure that project funds are available when needed and disbursements achieved as per the work plans. Ensure appropriate recording and accounting documentation as required by UNDP and preparation of required financial reports. Make the financial operations of the project transparent and stands up to regular audits.

- Ensure documentation of the experience of UNDP assistance through the project and its dissemination through the Country Office. In this regard, prepare quarterly and annual reports, publication serials and information/communication materials. Similarly, ensure use of UN and other web sites for dissemination of information.

- Assure communication outreach, arrange PR and media activities that enhance knowledge dissemination and recognition of UNDP as a core partner of the government and people.

- Provide through progress reporting continuous analysis of the achievements, facilitate project reviews, evaluation and audits.

- Organize and manage all administrative activities required to maintain the flow of resources and to eliminate obstacles.

- Liaise with government stakeholders and other partners to ensure proper coordination and partnership in common development efforts.

- Perform other functions/tasks when required.

Qualifications:

· National Project Manager should have a degree desirably in management and/or Public Health.

· Practical experience of work with central and local administrations, senior government officials and NGOs is desirable.

· The NPM must possess good project management skills, including administrative and financial aspects and must be computer literate.

· Mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving.

· Strong organizational and time management skills are a must for the NPM.

· Knowledge of Public Health, particularly HIV/AIDS issues is a plus.

· Fluency in Ukrainian and a very good command of English, including writing skills, is mandatory.

· Excellent communication and writing skills, ability to think clearly and precisely articulate are essential.

Applications in English language with the reference to this position are to be submitted:

to e-mail address : vegorov@un.kiev.ua, or fax (044) 253-26-07.

Please, indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject line of your message.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.