Closing date: Thursday, 18 December 2014
Vacancy code: VA/2014/B5303/6452
Position title: Project Development Officer
Level: ICS-8
Department/office: AFO, KEOH, Kenya
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-1
Duration: 1 year renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.
Application period: 17-Dec-2014 to 28-Dec-2014
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information – UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background Information – Kenya
The UNOPS Kenya Operational Hub (KEOH) plays a critical role in providing management services-for its life-saving peace-building, humanitarian and development operations; supporting projects on behalf of a range of partners and creating real results that matter for people in need. KEOH is implementing projects worth more than$40 million in eastern and southern Africa and is helping its partners achieve project goals in sustainable project management, sustainable procurement, sustainable infrastructure, human resource management and advisory services
The UNOPS Kenya Operational Hub (KEOH), located in Nairobi, Kenya, spans across East Africa, covering Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Eritrea. The Office is comprised of personnel with the right mix of critical skills needed for effective services delivery.
KEOH implements projects in infrastructure, procurement, environment, health, grants management, financial management, human resources and advisory services. There are also several regional environmental projects that span across Africa and parts of Asia that are being managed by KEOH project managers.
Background Information – Job-specific
Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS KEOH Director and the direct supervision of the Head of the Project Development Office and in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices, the Project Development Officer will work towards strengthening UNOPS KEOH presence in all countries assigned to KEOH through the development of projects and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Functional Responsibilities
In consultation with the Head of PDO, the Project Development Officer supports project development and resource mobilisation across Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Eritrea, within UNOPS key focus and service areas through the following:
- Support the Head of PDO to develop country action plans to build and strengthen partnerships with governments, international/national agencies, multilateral institutions, non-governmental organizations, foundations and the private sector.
- Actively scan opportunities for project development intelligence (facilitate assessments of client needs, UNOPS comparative advantages, partner survey analysis, and tender opportunities).
- Actively pursue opportunities for UNOPS in the mandated areas of Sustainable infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, Human Resources Services.
- Provide substantive backstoppage for the Head of PDO and attend high level stakeholder meetings and produce high quality meeting minutes and action oriented summaries
- Develop expression of interests, concept notes and proposals for new projects, prepare budgets and costing, enter projects into the UNOPS LEAD system and follow through with all internal approval process, engage in direct communication with potential partners and
- Assist in the development and implementation of a communications strategy and develop annual workplans and budgets for the communications aspects of UNOPS KEOH work
- Develop and design all communications materials, including factsheets, presentations, capacity statements, KEOH positions, FAQs and drive advocacy, visibility and outreach initiatives for potential partners
- Prepare templates and actual proposals, project brief templates, tender opportunities, for the KEOH targeted service areas and potential donors, in consultation with wider UNOPS offices.
- Develop and maintain a library of agreements, documents and strategies.
- Maintain and update tools for tracking and projection of business acquisitions/income, in coordination with the Programme Management Office to obtain up-to-date information on contributions received.
- Support the Senior Management and Project Managers by reviewing progress reports and other external communication as and when needed.
Competencies
- Drive with energy: Creativity and Innovation, Initiative, Ability to Learn.
- Focus and Execute: Ability to Analyze, Strategic Orientation, Result Orientation
- Impact and Energize: Communication skills, Networking Skills, Teamwork Skills, Situational Sensitivity.
- Guide with Passion: Motivation & Inspiration, Client Focus.
- Expertise in multimedia software and tools is required
- Experience in Budget development is required
- Experince in stakeholder management is desirable
- Experience in developing and managing partner relationships with public sector clients, donor governments, multilateral agencies, public private partnerships, etc., required.
- Knowledge of the development landscape particularily in East Africa and fragile states required
- Proven ability to identify, initiate and sustain relationships within key client / partner organisations, including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in proposal writing, research and analysis.
- Strong quantative skills required;
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction;
- Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner;
- Strong communications skills and ability to work in a team to achieve organizational goals;
- Willingness to take on added responsibility and workm in a team environment;
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent contacts with colleagues, senior government officials, donors and UN agencies;
- Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules;
Education
- A masters degree in ……………. with two years of experience.
- A masters degree can be substituted with a bachelors degree with 5 years of experience.
Languages
- Fluent in both oral and written English and French skills.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International IICA
Contract level: IICA 1
Contract duration: 1 Year [renewable thereafter subject to availability of funds and on the basis of satisfactory performance]
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Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
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