Fund Manager

UNOPS is in the process of becoming a Management Agent for the “Programme d’appui à la mise en œuvre du Plan Stratégique National à vision multisectorielle de Planning Familial” funded by CAFI and Norway through the FONAREDD (Fonds National REDD + de la RDC).

The Fund Manager will report to the UNOPS CDOH Head of Programme and will be responsible for the Managing Agent function coordination, communication with Secretariat, the technical committee and the partners and donors as well as MA function performance management. The MAU Coordinator/Fund Manager is responsible for general oversight, as well as responsible for NGO contracting and with the Finance Officer, responsible for the coordination of the NGO evaluations and audit exercises; he/she will have to conduct regular contract monitoring in the field and NGO offices.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish solid working relationship with the FONAREDD secretariat, implementing partners, MPTF and other key stakeholders
• Chair the Management Committee
• Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover of deliverables
• Advise FONAREDD on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes
• Manage the information flows between the Management Committee / UNOPS CDOH management

Delivery and Performance:

• Manage delivery of the programme’s outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary

• Ensure timely payments to the Implementing partners

• Authorize, monitor and control work packages to be delivered by the UNOPS team or by implementing partners
• Advise the Management Committee of deviations that have or will exceed set tolerances as approved in the programme plan
• Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved
• Monitor and evaluate performance of implementing partners from a fiduciary and contract management perspective
• Control risks to UNOPS internal business case and take corrective action
• Represent UNOPS at Management Committee meetings on a periodic basis in order to discuss key issues and propose solutions to fiduciary and operational challenges that arise
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a timely fashion and the delineation of responsibilities remains clear
• Monitor progress of the programme at a strategic level and ensure periodic progress and updates are made to the Management Committee

Procedures:

• Follow the Project Management Cycle and ensure that UNOPS organizational policy is complied with (Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions)
• On behalf of UNOPS, contribute to the development of the following plans for approval by the

Management Committee:

• As well as being responsible for the reporting as stipulated in the agreement the Fund Manager and his / her team shall prepare the r reports:

i. Highlight Reports

ii. End Stage Reports

iii. Operational Closure Checklist

• Maintain critical programme records / documents via the Electronic Blue File (online audit / record retention folder). 

• Ensure that all Programme activities comply with UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules (FRR).
• Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors, grantees/ implementing partners and personnel are received on time.

• Understand and manage UNOPS pricing policy and related corporate charges as they apply to the Fund
• Ensure implementing partner capacity is commensurate with funding requirements
• Understand the structure and approaches of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
• Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
• Ensure appropriate measures have been documented in a Closure Plan to facilitate the transition of operations in the final stage of delivery

Knowledge Management:

• Participate in relevant UNOPS Communities of Practice
• Actively interact with the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice
• Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies
• Complete lessons learned as per reporting format
• Contribute to the regional Centre of Excellence for Program/Fund Management

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Relations, Political/Development Studies, Business/Public Administration or other relevant discipline is required
• First level University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in International Relations, Political/Development Studies, Business/Public Administration or other relevant discipline in combination with two (2) additional  years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university education

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive and responsible programme/project implementation and management with a least two (2) years in fund/grant management is required; 
• Experience of managing government and donor relations while working for an international organizations or related experience is required;
• Demonstrable project management and fiduciary management skills are and asset.
• Prior experience in supporting or managing implementation of multi-donor fund supported projects would be a strong asset
• Prior related experience in the UN system is an asset
• Experience in the usage of computers and in office software packages is required.

• Fluency in written and oral French and English is required

• PRINCE2® Practitioner is an asset
• PMP® is desired

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreements (IICA)

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, 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.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.