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Duties and Responsibilities
Office/Unit/Project Description
Guinea-Bissau, a country rooted in the fundamental principles of democracy and the Rule of Law, has faced political instability since 1980. However, recognizing the imperative need for justice, peace, and security, the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has embarked on a reform process, the National Program for the Reform of Justice (2015-2019), exemplifying the country's commitment to positive change. As part of this transformative journey, the government aims to strengthen the Rule of Law, uphold human rights, and foster a more inclusive and equitable society.
Guinea-Bissau recognizes the critical need to enhance its efforts in combating corruption and strengthening its justice system. The UNDP Country Office (CO) in Guinea-Bissau, as key Government partner in the area of governance, is developing and implementing various projects in a variety of governance related domains, including rule of law and justice, anticorruption and accountability, decentralization and local governance, electoral support, parliamentary support and civic engagement.
In this context, the UNDP is hiring a Project Manager on Rule of Law and Access to Justice that will assist the Governance Team in ensuring the day- to-day management and implementation of the project and the overall cooperation with the government.
Scope of Work
Under the overall supervision of UNDP Head of the Democratic Governance Team, the Project Manager on Rule of Law and Access to Justice will assume the tasks and responsibilities as follows:
Ensure implementation of project activities Ensure the overall day-to-day management and implementation of project outputs and activities as outlined in the project document. Provide strategic guidance and management oversight to ensure project implementation is on track in order to ensure the project achieves the planned results in accordance with relevant plans. Assist in the preparation of Annual Work Plans (AWP) and mid-year, annual and final narrative reports ; Liaise with national partners and donors to ensure smooth implementation of all project activities; Provide project management support to national implementing partners. Provide effective programmatic assurance and implement assurance activities Monitor progress of implementation and update, when relevant, the AWPs; Monitor timely implementation of planned activities, assess the progress toward and the achievement of planned targets. Support preparation and review, as required, project reports (quarterly, annual and final) and ad-hoc documents to ensure that project reports are consistent with relevant standards and ensure timely submission. Facilitate knowledge building and management Analyse new and emerging policy and strategy initiatives at national (national laws and regulations) and international (UN-system) levels, prepare briefings and advice UNDP Management on the implications for the implementation framework of the project. Actively promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture between the projects and the CO. Institutional ArrangementThe incumbent will work as part of the Governance Team. He/she will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Governance Team Leader and the rest of the Team, as well as other projects, management units and operations staff, as well as other UN agencies in-country.
Competencies
Achieve Results- LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively- LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously- LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility- LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination- LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner- LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion- LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Project ManagementAbility to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Partnerships ManagementAbility to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Operations ManagementAbility to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organizationโs business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
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 other parts of the system
Relationship managementAbility to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings)Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.
Budget managementAbility to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in law, management or public administration project management or related field is required or A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 2 years(with Masterโs degree) or 4 years (with Bachelorโs degree) of relevant work experience in programme and/or management support in rule of law; working with elections.
Required skills Required skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems are requiredDesired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Experience in programme implementation and elections support. Experience in Rule of Law and Justice. Experience working with UNDP or other UN agencies. Experience working with UN administration is an asset. Excellent interpersonal skills/abilities: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being proactive and taking initiative. Proven Ability to manage workload individually and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines. Excellent logistics experience/skills in organizing and successfully delivering high-level political events. Excellent writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills and experienceRequired Language(s)
Fluency of English is required
Fluency in the language of the duty station (Portuguese) is desired.
The following documents shall be required from the applicants
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers. A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position. Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials. DisclaimerEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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