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UNDP in Uzbekistan has been actively supporting the Government in labor market transformation and addressing the needs to enhance job creation and employment opportunities among the most socially vulnerable groups, including women, unemployed and unskilled youth, returning migrants, people with disabilities (PwD) and etc.
Currently, UNDP in Uzbekistan in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan is implementing a number of projects aimed at contributing to poverty reduction through increased employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for the population, including โAdapting population skills to the post-pandemic economy in Ferghana Valleyโ, โEmpowering the Youth to Embrace the Digital Economy and Digital Entrepreneurshipโ and โโUnlocking Opportunities for Youth Economic Empowerment through Digitalizationโ projects.ย
Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Inclusive Growth Cluster Lead, the Project Manager will ensure effective implementation of the project portfolio concerned with enhancing employment opportunities, and digital skills of the women and youth, as well as advancing future of work principles, with a certain focus on supporting innovative entrepreneurship programmes.ย
The Project Manager is also expected to develop and maintain close relationships and network with National Implementing Partners, namelyย partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF),ย Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Agency for Youth Affairs, local authorities (for supporting makhallas) and local governance institutions, NGOs and Civil Society, other UN agencies and development partners.ย
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will ensure smooth and timely delivery of operations in accordance with annual and quarterly work plans of the relevant projects through performing the following duties and responsibilities:
Project Management โ Financial, Administrative and Human Resources:
Lead the project teamย whether staff and short-term consultants, in both substantive and operational issues ensuring optimization of human and financial resources and nurturing a culture of results with highest performance standards; Undertake day-to-day management of the project, includingย effective programme implementation and documents progress towards the achievement of outputs; Manage the project budget and facilitate budget approvals and revision processes as per UNDP policies and procedures; Ensure appropriate recording and accounting documentation as required by UNDP and preparation of required financial reports. Facilitate transparent ย financial management of the project that isย able to stand up to regular audits and evaluation; Approve requisitions, and follow up on purchase orders and payment requests in UNDP Quantum and other relevant systems, and ensure monthly delivery of project outputs; Prepare work plans, produce timely reports โ financial and progress reports โ as required by UNDP and donor reporting systems; Ensure that UNDP rules and regulations concerning finance, procurement and human resources are adhered to; and, Support an environment of learning for staff within the programme.Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation:
Developย the necessary strategic documents concerning project planning and implementation, such as policy papers, concept notes, etc.; Provide strategic advice, direction and direct technical input to the UNDP, Inclusive Growth Cluster on employment and job creation issues; Ensure project assessments are undertaken and relevant baseline data collected so project monitoring and evaluation can take place; Oversee the establishment of the monitoring and evaluation plan of theย project and ensure its implementation; Guide the development of the projectโs communication strategy in close collaboration with relevant partners; Ensureย gender is integrated and mainstreamed throughout the project outputs; Develop Terms of Reference for project consultants/experts hired on a short-term basis and ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other reports; Ensure the participation and involvement of relevant stakeholders in project -implementation so that the process is inclusive, participatory and transparent; Ensure proper coordination of the project implementation among implementing partners and with government ministries and administrations; Ensure sustainability of the project intervention by promoting leadership and ownership of the project implementation by government and through proper capacity building; Ensure the timeliness and quality of the outputs as well as timely preparation of reports on achievements and challenges faced within the project; Ensure delivery of resources and results according to planned targets; Ensure compliance with donorsโ agreements; Promote identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing and learning.Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization:
Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 3:ย Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively:ย LEVEL 3:ย Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3:ย Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3:ย Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination: LEVEL 3:ย Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3:ย Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
People Management Competencies
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicatedย site.
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Monitoring Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results Evaluation Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Inclusive Growth SDGs/National Development Strategy, Planning and Budgeting Inclusive Growth Job/ Employment /Decent work Promotion Inclusive Growth Development Planning Required Skills and Experienceย Education: Mastersโ degree (or equivalent) in labor economics, international economics or trade, business management, management, public policy, law, international relations or other related fields is required. Bachelorยดs degree in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Masterยดs degree. Experience: Minimum 5 years (with Masterโs degree) or 7 years (with Bachelorโs degree) of work experience in the field of economics and/or project management in the sphere of economic development, social development, employment promotion.ย
Required Skills:
Sound comprehension of labor markets and employment policies, so as approaches and standards; Proven experience with the advanced methods and methodologies of designing and implementing labor market programmes;ย Strong knowledge or experience in the current labor market situation and challenges in Uzbekistan.Desired Skills:
Work experience in any development organizations is an advantage; Strong communication skills, client-orientation, ability to work in a team; Ability to promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the team through leadership and personal example; Initiative, analytical judgement, ability to work under pressure, ethics and honesty; Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource; Knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.Languages:
Fluency in English and Uzbek (written and spoken) is required.ย Good command of Russian is desirable.Institutional Arrangement
Theย Project Manager will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNDPย Inclusive Growth Cluster Lead and close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator(s).ย The Project Manager works in close collaboration with the national partners, project teams, operations, and Programme staff in the UNDP CO to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery, and undertake day-to-day responsibility for operational and thematic support services for the satisfactory achievement of the assigned tasks.
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