Project Manager, IPSA11, Dakar, Senegal (UNCDF) [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

The Project Manager will report to UNCDF's Senior Portfolio Manager and will maintain a close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator's Office in the countries of implementation through the UNCDF Regional Lead for West and Central Africa and the Caribbean.

Under the guidance of UNCDF's Senior Portfolio Manager, the overall responsibility of the Project Manager will be to act as liaison for all project stakeholders, providing technical assistance and ensuring proper implementation of the Pro-Congo project. He/She will conduct the following tasks:

a) Ensure the implementation of all project activities and achievement of deliverables:

Develop detailed annual workplans and timelines for all project activities, ensuring alignment with the overall project objectives and oversee effective execution.

Lead the overall management and timely implementation of the project outputs and activities.

Provide strategic guidance and management oversight to ensure project implementation is on track to ensure achievement of the planned results.

Lead and coordinate high-level task forces and steering committees related to the implementation of the project, including ensuring regular communication and collaboration with CAFI and UNEP for successful programme implementation.

Facilitate and support the work of the programme's implementing partners and deliver specialized technical assistance for effective program implementation.

Ensure implementation of gender mainstreaming in line with UNDP and UNCDF guidelines and global standards.

b) Ensure proper monitoring and reporting of the programme:

Organize regular coordination meetings and draft regular progress reports as agreed in the project document, including regular briefing to donors and other relevant partners.

Ensure the guidelines, frameworks and requirements of CAFI are followed throughout project implementation.

Update the Quantum and Quantum+ Project Management tools as required and monitor changes in the external environment and promptly propose to the UNCDF management of necessary solutions/actions.

Monitor project progress, Environmental & Social Safeguards, and risks, ensuring that changes are controlled and problems addressed.

Monitor the utilization of programme resources and budget to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Take lead on the preparation of reviews and evaluations as defined in the project document.

Participate in the mobilization of additional resources including from CAFI.

Travel to the project's target countries as needed for stakeholder engagement and on-site verification of results.

c) Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders and undertake advocacy activities:

Coordinate dialogue, engagement and partnerships with the respective Government authorities and lead advocacy activities with other relevant stakeholders at both project and country level, including with bilateral, multilateral and private sector actors.

Ensure alignment of the project with relevant UN initiatives in the countries/region.

Advise on the contribution of the project to the countries national priorities, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNCDF's Strategic Framework.

d) Implement knowledge management activities:

Ensure implementation of knowledge management activities.

Participate in training events, communities of practice, codifying and sharing knowledge on sustainable practices.

Facilitate development of success stories and other communication materials.

e) Support broader UNCDF operations:

Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and best practices in peace and resilience finance.

Share knowledge and lessons learned from private sector operations and best practices in relevant fields.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies

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