UNIFEM Seeks Project Manager for its Belgrade Office

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) announces an opening for the position of Project Manager for its Belgrade, Serbia Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In coordination with the Gender Adviser and under the direct supervision and guidance of the SEE Programme Manager (PM) as well as the overall supervision of the RPD UNIFEM CEE Office, the Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation and management of the sub-regional CIDA funded project, and for supporting its linkages to UNIFEM's SEE Programme. Specifically, the Project Manager will be responsible for:

- Developing and continuously updating the implementation plan for the project and ensure its timely execution;
- Drafting of other of strategic and working documents;
- Undertaking continuous monitoring and evaluation of project's progress at the national and sub-regional level, preparing progress reports and correspondence as necessary, and as per the request of the SEE PM and/or UNIFEM's Regional CIS Office and HQ;
- Participating in relevant inter-agency, government, donor and CSO meetings on behalf of UNIFEM project as well as seeking/strengthening partnerships with natural partners on project components such as the ILO and the Council of Europe Venice Commission;
- Ensuring timely information exchange with government, NGO and relevant project partners, as necessary;
- Managing the project's financial resources in accordance with UNIFEM/UNDP rules and regulations;
- Reporting to the SEE PM/CEE RPD on regular basis on project developments and activities and sharing them with the Gender Adviser and CIDA representatives;
- Monitor political trends in the sub-region that may affect the project, appraise the SEE PM of developments and plan for changes;
- Supporting the project implementing partners to achieve results in a timely manner through provision of technical guidance and support for capacity development;
- Supporting information collection and dissemination, documentation, capturing of lessons learned, outreach and advocacy;
- Undertaking missions, as needed for the project's purposes
- Ensuring linkages with the SEE Programme and other UNIFEM initiatives in the region;
- Backstopping and contributing to activities of the SEE Programme as requested and guided by the SEE PM in coordination with the Gender Adviser.

COMPETENCIES:

- Regional experience in one of the countries or the sub region.
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender work, initiative and sound judgment, dedication to the UN principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different nationalities and cultural background; ability to work under conditions of extreme pressure and difficult living conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
- Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and knowledge of one of the local languages is an asset.
- Good computer skills in Window environment, knowledge of Internet communications and command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Post graduate degree in international law, development studies, and/or gender studies and/or international relations, or relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, previous employment experience with international organisations is an asset as is previous work on constitutional/and or economic/labour rights issues.

TO APPLY:

Please apply ONLINE at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=591

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05 OCTOBER 2006.