{"id":58797,"date":"2018-06-13T15:12:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T14:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=58797"},"modified":"2018-06-13T15:12:25","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T14:12:25","slug":"united-nations-office-project-services-current-job-vacancies-2-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/united-nations-office-project-services-current-job-vacancies-2-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"The United Nations Office for Project Services Current Job Vacancies [2 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) \u2013 The Global Fund is a 21st century organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as epidemics. As a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 140 countries. By challenging barriers and embracing innovative approaches, we are working together to better serve people affected by the diseases.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Project Management Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vacancy Code:<\/strong> VA\/2018\/B5104\/15800<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Abuja<br \/>\n<strong>Partner:<\/strong> Islamic Development Bank (IDB)<br \/>\n<strong>Job categories:<\/strong> Project Management<br \/>\n<strong>Vacancy code:<\/strong> VA\/2018\/B5104\/15800<br \/>\n<strong>Department\/office:<\/strong> MR, AMM, Amman<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> Fixed Term<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nBackground Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Islamic Development Bank(IDB) is an international Islamic multilateral development financial institution established in 1974 that aims to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities.<\/li>\n<li>The purpose of IDB is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly in accordance with the principles of Shari\u2019ah i.e., Islamic Law. Being part of IDB, you will work to achieve our mission to promote comprehensive human development, with a focus on the priority areas of alleviating poverty, improving health, promoting education, improving governance and prospering the people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct bank\u2019s technical-assistance operations due-diligence and design, conduct day-to-day technical-assistance operations management activities, and conduct day-to-day development-project operations management activities under the guidance of Project Team within approved costs, timeliness and quality, to ensure efficient execution of the bank\u2019s mandate to support economic development in the associated member and non-member countries.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for day-to-day communication, monitoring, and implementation support to the project management units and executing agencies; supervision of project contract management and financial management; preparation of implementation reports to the bank management, and proactive mitigation of project implementation issues.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, provide support in: project preparation and appraisal, portfolio quality review, procurement review, and disbursement processes.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to knowledge management agenda by identifying lessons learned from the projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Functional Responsibilities<\/strong><br \/>\nProject Appraisal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide support to the Project Team Leader in the execution of project preparation and appraisal to ensure comprehensive due diligence of the technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social, and environmental aspects of project proposals in line with the operations manual and applicable policies\/procedures of the bank.<\/li>\n<li>Lead technical-assistance operations design and preparation exercise, to ensure comprehensive due diligence of the technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social, and environmental aspects in line with the operations manual and applicable policies\/procedures of the bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project Implementation and Monitoring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate with respective Project Team Leader in all aspects across the project implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Lead periodical preparation of project implementation assessment and support report of each project under his\/her portfolio, to ensure implementation issues and proposed action are documented as reference for smooth execution.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain adequate, up-to-date, and accurate project information and key records in the bank\u2019s operations management system.<\/li>\n<li>Assess implementation arrangement of Bank\u2019s approved operations, and provide recommendation on bank\u2019s position to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to maintenance of project implementation plans to ensure ongoing monitoring of project progress, pro-active identification of issues, recommendation and implementation of action plans to resolve issues promptly.<\/li>\n<li>Review implementation quality and progress of Bank\u2019s approved operations, and provide recommendations on actions to improve to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide input to the relevant Procurement and Financial Management staff in their respective duty ensuring procurement and financial management of projects are in line with the policies of the bank<\/li>\n<li>Assess contract management and financial management activities of projects, and provide recommendation on bank\u2019s position to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project Closure and Review:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide input to Task Team Leader from the Global Practice in the development of project completion reports at the completion of each project, to ensure key issues and lessons learned are documented for reference in future projects.<\/li>\n<li>Compile input to Sectoral Teams in Global Practices, Knowledge Management and the Institutional Learning Unit to ensure lessons learned are recorded for reference in future projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>General Project Management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide input to Project Team Leader regarding the operational cycle of projects to ensure necessary operational policy and procedural improvements are implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Support Project Team Leader in engaging external expertise according to the bank\u2019s procurement policy, to complement internal resources ensuring quality project due diligence, implementation, and lessons mining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, or related field, preferably with Master\u2019s degree or equivalent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6-8 years of experience in development project management.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in project appraisals which includes conducting comprehensive due diligence on matters related to the project technical and financial requirement is required.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in conducting project portfolio monitoring and performance reviews is required<\/li>\n<li>Experience in any Multilateral Development Institutions is desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Languages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fluency in English and French languages is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Functional competencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n<li>Building Relationships<\/li>\n<li>Client Centricity and Responsiveness<\/li>\n<li>Passion for Excellence<\/li>\n<li>Communication Effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder Management \/ Client Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Vendor Management<\/li>\n<li>Project Management<\/li>\n<li>Quality Management<\/li>\n<li>Contract Management<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contract type, level and duration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract type: Equivalent to ICSC 9<\/li>\n<li>Contract duration: Fixed Term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should:<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.unops.org\/Pages\/ViewVacancy\/VADetails.aspx?id=15800#7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Project Officer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vacancy code:<\/strong> VA\/2018\/B5104\/15811<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Abuja, Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>Partner:<\/strong> Islamic Development Bank (IDB)<br \/>\n<strong>Job categories:<\/strong> Project Management<br \/>\n<strong>Department\/office:<\/strong> MR, AMM, Amman<br \/>\n<strong>Contract type:<\/strong> Others<br \/>\n<strong>Contract level:<\/strong> Other<br \/>\n<strong>Duration Fixed:<\/strong> Term<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Islamic Development Bank(IDB) is an international Islamic multilateral development financial institution established in 1974 that aims to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities.<\/li>\n<li>The purpose of IDB is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly in accordance with the principles of Shari\u2019ah i.e., Islamic Law.<\/li>\n<li>Being part of IDB, you will work to achieve our mission to promote comprehensive human development, with a focus on the priority areas of alleviating poverty, improving health, promoting education, improving governance and prospering the people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct day-to-day project and technical assistance operations management activities under the guidance of Project Team Leader within approved costs, timeliness and quality, to ensure efficient execution of the bank\u2019s mandate to support economic development in the associated member and non-member countries.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for day-to-day communication, monitoring, and implementation support to the project management units and executing agencies; supervision of project contract management and financial management; preparation of implementation reports to the bank management, and proactive mitigation of project implementation issues.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, provide support in: project preparation and appraisal, project and portfolio quality review, procurement review, and disbursement process.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to knowledge management agenda by identifying lessons learned from the projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Functional Responsibilities<\/strong><br \/>\nProject Appraisal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide support to the Project Team Leader in the execution of project preparations and appraisals to ensure comprehensive coverage of the technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social, and environmental aspects of project proposals in line with the operations manual and applicable policies\/procedures of the bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project Implementation and Monitoring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate with respective Project Team Leader in all aspects across the project lifecycle.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain adequate, up-to-date, and accurate project information and key records in the bank\u2019s operations management system.<\/li>\n<li>Assess implementation arrangement of Bank\u2019s approved operations, and provide recommendation on bank\u2019s position to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to maintenance of project implementation plans to ensure ongoing monitoring of project progress, pro-active identification of issues, recommendation and implementation of action plans to resolve issues promptly.<\/li>\n<li>Review implementation quality and progress of Bank\u2019s approved operations, and provide recommendations on actions to improve to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide input to the relevant Procurement and Financial Management staff in their respective duty ensuring procurement and financial management of projects are in line with the policies of the bank<\/li>\n<li>Assess contract management and financial management activities of projects, and provide recommendation on bank\u2019s position to relevant authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project Closure and Review:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide input to Task Team Leader in the development of project completion reports at the completion of each project, to ensure key issues faced and the lessons learned are documented for reference in future projects.<\/li>\n<li>Compile input to Sectoral Teams in Global Practices, Knowledge Management and the Institutional Learning Unit to ensure lessons learned are recorded for reference in future projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>General Project Management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide input to Project Team Leader regarding the operational cycle of projects to ensure necessary operational policy and procedural improvements are implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Support Project Team Leader in engaging external expertise according to the bank\u2019s procurement policy, to complement internal resources ensuring quality project due diligence, implementation, and lessons mining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Social Sciences or related field, preferably with Master\u2019s Degree or equivalent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-6 years of experience in project management in the development sector<\/li>\n<li>Experience in facilitating project appraisals, which includes preparing project appraisal documents and reviewing the technical and financing requirement is required.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in supporting project monitoring and performance reviews is required.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in any Multilateral Development Institutions is desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Languages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fluency in English and French languages is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Functional competencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n<li>Building Relationships<\/li>\n<li>Client Centricity and Responsiveness<\/li>\n<li>Passion for Excellence<\/li>\n<li>Communication Effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder Management \/ Client Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Vendor Management<\/li>\n<li>Project Management<\/li>\n<li>Quality Management<\/li>\n<li>Contract Management<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contract type, level and duration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract type: Equivalent to ICSC 8<\/li>\n<li>Contract duration: Fixed Term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should:<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.unops.org\/Pages\/ViewVacancy\/VADetails.aspx?id=15811#4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>26th June, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time<\/li>\n<li>Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.<\/li>\n<li>Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) \u2013 The Global Fund is a 21st century organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as epidemics. 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