Project Manager – Nahr El Bared Camp (Nbc)

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST – UNRWA   UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Project Manager – Nahr El Bared Camp (NBC)   Location Nahr El BaredCampOffice Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 19 June 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number 961/2013 Department/Division Office of the Director   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   (A)     Is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project ensuring its successful implementation as per plans, on time, within budget and to the quality approved.  In particular: i)        Reviews all the project documentation with regard to schedule, budget and organisation; develops the Project Implementation Plan and updates it regularly ensuring that UNRWA rules and regulations on technical matters as related to the project are applied; ii)      Assists each unit in defining their needs for equipment and human resources to match the objectives; iii)     Provides overall supervision to construction management as well as maintenance teams, consultants and contractors to make sure that Agency norms and  standards are adhered to; iv)     Prepares risk management plans; v)       Advises D/DUA/L on the implementation of the project;   (B)     Develops and maintains effective relationships with external project stakeholders including community and community representatives, donors, the local authorities and statutory undertakings, the military authorities, other UN Agencies and NGOs for the advancement of the project. In particular: i)        Internal and external communications; ii)      Facilitates visits by donor representatives and other external interlocutors to the Project area in coordination with the Field Donor Relations Unit; iii)     Maintains regular contacts with the UN agencies, NGOs, academics, the business community and the media for the advancement of the project; iv)     Ensures effective project visibility from an Agency and donor perspective; v)       Liaises with the Field Security Officer-NLA regarding security matters;   (C)     Is accountable to UNRWA for the Project’s budget, expenditure and reporting and acts as its expending officer;   (D)     Maintains regular contacts with Nahr El Bared and Beddawi Camp committees and is responsible for the development and maintenance of a participatory approach with the community in all stages of the project from assessment to implementation through setting up the appropriate participatory management structures and ensuring the smooth management of such a process;   (E)     Coordinates with the Department of Infrastructure andCampImprovementat UNRWA/HQ (A) on all technical/construction issues;   (F)      Impact of incumbent’s work: Prepares reports on project progress and achievements as well as best practices, evaluation and lessons learned; i)        Important of decisions and proposals: the incumbent should be very prudent when making proposals or taking decisions as these have an impact on thousands ofPalestine refugees and on the standing of the Agency both with the Government, beneficiaries and the donor community; ii)      Possible consequences of involuntary errors by the incumbent: erroneous decisions could have serious political, security and financial ramifications for the Agency and negative consequences for the refugee community; (G)     Independence of Work: i)        Application of guidelines: the work must be performed within the framework of general Agency policies and directives and instructions from the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs,Lebanon. However, the incumbent will often be required to exercise initiative and interpret and adapt guidelines; ii)      Supervisory control over work of the incumbent: the incumbent will be in regular contact with his/her supervisor, who outlines the purpose of the work and desired results, and provides guidance when necessary. Work will be evaluated by reviewing the project management in the Filed and the incumbents’ efficiency and effectiveness in pursuing high-level objectives.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Architecture.   (B)   Experience At least 10 years experience in construction projects out of which 7 years minimum in construction project management.   (C)   Language        Excellent command of written and spoken English.   (D)   Skills and Competencies i)        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; ii)      Demonstrated competence in all aspects of project planning and management, including application of all aspects of results-based management/project cycle management; iii)     Ability to develop clear goals, independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; iv)     Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication and coordination skills; v)       Proven ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components; vi)     Team management skills at inter-agency level;   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS A construction and Project Management related qualifications would be an advantage.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly salary (full package) USD 7,500.- Contract Duration: Twelve months (with possible extension)   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. Priority will be given to fully qualify registered Palestinian refugees. Prior to the commencement of services,the consultant shall confirm and acknowledge in writing,and provide proof of the existence of,self-procured adequate private insurance against medical,disability and accident for the duration of the contract. As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.   UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may not be considered for any consultant/contractor position while in service. Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break in service before they apply to any consultant/contract positions.   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity,neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights,for diversity,and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staffs are expected to uphold these values at all times,both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED: Short-listed candidates will sit for one test: Written technical test (100%). The top 05 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that none have scored less than 50%; will be invited to interview.    HOW TO APPLY If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestinerefugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. For any queries please send an email to: recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org. Please apply as requested above, do not send your CV To this email address. يرجى تقديم الطلبات حسب التعليمات اعلاها وعدم ارسال السيرة الذاتية الى هذا البريد الالكتروني.     Date of issue: 30 May 2013