UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. For environmental jobs with UNDP visit their website. Or for more environmental jobs search environmentjobs.com
Under the framework of the project above, the Project Manager will supervise the project’s overall implementation and report to the Project Board. S/he will be accountable for delivering all the activities of the project and ensuring that expenditures are in line with the project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Day to day management of the project and delivery of project results;
Ensure consistency of submitted plans with the project outputs and their contribution to the intended outcome;
Maintain records of the project outputs;
Prepare and consolidate quarterly work plans, progress reports and financial reports prepared and submitted them to the Steering Committee and UNDP;
Consolidate and prepare the Annual Progress Reports and present them to the Steering Committee and UNDP;
Provide with the assigned accountant support to prepare financial reports and other budgetary issues;
Assist the EPA Chairman in preparing the Steering Committee meetings;
Propose appropriate modifications to the scope of work, and accordingly budget revisions of the initial budget plan, to be agreed in the steering committee;
Seek consensus over the proposed modifications from all partners e.g. the EPA and UNDP. However, any revisions proposed should not involve significant changes in the immediate objectives, outputs or activities of the programme;
Prepare for evaluation and review missions and annual audits;
Initiate resources mobilization efforts to support project activities;
Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
Competencies
Substantive experience working in environment management in Yemen;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Sound experience in partnership building with clients and external actors;
Great familiarity with environment initiatives and stakeholders in Yemen;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Post graduate degree in environmental management, public administration or relevant discipline.
Experience:
Eight years experience in environmental work and management of environmental projects;
Experience in community mobilization and protected areas management;
Working experience with UN projects will be an added asset.
