{"id":42778,"date":"2019-12-09T11:16:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T11:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=42778"},"modified":"2019-12-09T11:16:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T11:16:08","slug":"united-nations-office-for-project-services-ghana-recruitment-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/united-nations-office-for-project-services-ghana-recruitment-2019.html","title":{"rendered":"United Nations Office for Project Services Ghana Recruitment 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Ghana Operational Hub based in Accra \u2013Ghana with Country Offices in Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone with compelling solid reputation across the globe in delivery of its core mandates in the areas of Project Management, Infrastructure and Procurement.What drives us is a passion to fight inequalities and to provide opportunities to those most vulnerable. This means we often work in the most challenging environments, building foundations for communities to function and people to live with dignity and respect. To succeed here, he\/she need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as working with the different units to meet their expectations.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project(s) and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. He\/she is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals.<\/p>\n Functional Responsibilities<\/p>\n The project manager is responsible to produce\/read the project initiation docume\u2026 Stakeholder Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n Delivery and Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n Procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n Personnel Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n Core Values and Principles:<\/strong><\/p>\n i. Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organisations or other relevant partners)<\/p>\n i. The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue with a supervisor<\/p>\n i. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.<\/p>\n Additional Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Monitoring and Progress Controls<\/strong><\/p>\n General:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure that the project(s) produce(s) the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case(s). Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.<\/p>\n Education\/Experience\/Language requirements Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Business Admini\u2026<\/p>\n Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Work Experience Language<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional Certifications Competencies For people managers only:<\/strong><\/p>\n Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Ghana Operational Hub based in Accra \u2013Ghana with Country Offices in Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone with compelling solid reputation…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-b7Y","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42778\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe project manager is responsible to produce\/read the project initiation documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners\/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) products are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the client. Success of the project(s) and hence Project Manager will be based on the Success Criteria of UNOPS engagements which are linked to the responsibilities described below.The project manager is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S\/he will rely on a number of external suppliers for its successful delivery, managing tight timelines with agility and solution orientation. Reporting to the Head of Programme, s\/he must be able to apply, with some degree of autonomy, the below duties and responsibilities of the project success criteria:<\/p>\n\n
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\nDevelops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex\u2026
\nDevelops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)<\/strong>
\nTreats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
\nActs as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.<\/p>\n
\nDemonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
\nEfficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and\/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
\nOpen to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
\nEvaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
\nExpresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
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\nContract type: International Individual Contractual Agreement (IICA)
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