Summary of key results:
- Programme governance, implementation and monitoring
- Programme development and planning
- Manage programme resources
- Partnership networking and advocacy
- Knowledge management and innovation
- Programme
governance, implementation and monitoring
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Accept responsibility for project portfolio
oversight as delegated by the Multi Country Office Director and through the
role of Project Executive on Project Boards.
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Establish and execute the programme implementation
plans in collaboration with the team and partners, including setting
objectives, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure
timely and client-oriented services.
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Monitor and supervise the timely and
cost-effective implementation of the programme according to UNOPS goals and
partner expectations, approved budget and full cost recovery.
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Supervise the Programme Management Office (PMO)
to ensure that project management policies, processes and methods are followed
and practiced according to the UNOPS standards, best project management
practices are promoted, and overall assurance of projects is provided.
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Mentor and assist Project Managers in planning,
execution and delivery of allocated projects, ensuring incorporation of best
practice project management processes.
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Develop and implement the programme governance
framework.
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Facilitate timely and accurate project tracking,
analysis of outputs, and reporting..
2. Programme
development and planning
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Support the Multi Country Office Director in
ensuring the financial sustainability of the programme and delivery of desired
results, compliance with organisational strategies, rules, regulations and
standards of performance.
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Submit mandated reports and critical issues to
the Multi Country Office Director and clients, to drive future process
improvement and business development planning.
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Analyse and keep abreast of political and
development trends in the geographical area, to identify and propose to the
Multi Country Office Director areas for UNOPS engagement and support based on
priorities in the relevant geography, strategic areas of focus and comparative
advantage.
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Manage and oversee the preparation of programme
documents (including business cases/strategies, policy briefs, programme plans
and risk assessments).
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Ensure the accurate and timely completion of
programme/business recommendations for the review and approval of the Multi
Country Office Director.
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As the Gender Focal Point for the Multi Country
Office, ensure that the Gender Mainstreaming Action Plan is actioned and timely
implemented, that the office has required gender mainstreaming capacity and
knowledge, and that gender is mainstreamed into relevant projects, programs,
and processes.
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Consult and collaborate with internal and
external colleagues and partners to ensure linkages, consistency, and
harmonisation of approaches and compliance with guidelines, framework and
standards of accountability, integrity and performance.
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As the Gender Focal Point for the Multi Country
Office, ensure that the Gender Mainstreaming Action Plan is actioned and timely
implemented, that the office has required gender mainstreaming capacity and
knowledge, and that gender is mainstreamed into relevant projects, programs,
and processes
3. Manage programme
resources
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Plan and propose to the Multi Country Office
Director, required programme resources (human and financial).
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Submit revenue and expenditure forecasts based
on UNOPS and Multi Country Office financial goals.
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Determine pricing strategies based on UNOPS
pricing policy and models to ensure an appropriate balance between revenue and
development capacity within UN mandate and spirit.
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Manage programme resources in accordance with
UNOPS standards of ethics, integrity and accountability framework and financial
sustainability.
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Plan, recruit, manage and develop programme
personnel/technical experts with the skills and competencies needed to ensure
optimum performance and encouraging the formation of diverse teams in term of
gender and geography.
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Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity by
providing the programme team with clear direction, objectives and guidance to
enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.
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Foster a positive work environment, respectful
of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of
conduct are observed.
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Plan, conduct and/or respond to UNOPS
performance evaluation reviews and surveys.
4. Partnership,
networking and advocacy
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Build and strengthen strategic partnerships
through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of UNOPS
competencies in project service delivery and management.
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Support the business development function by
identifying and developing new business and partnership/customer opportunities.
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Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager to
prepare proposals and partnerships engagement.
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Contribute to current and future growth plans
for the Multi Country Office, ensuring alignment with the UNOP Strategic Plan.
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Support Communication Specialists to develop
communication strategies to maximise communication impact and outreach and
build awareness of UNOPS goals and competencies to reinforce UNOPS competitive
edge as a provider of sustainable projects results.
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At the request of the Multi Country Office
Director participate and/or represent the Multi Country Office in inter-agency
discussions and planning to ensure UNOPS position, interests and priorities are
fully considered.
5. Knowledge
management and innovation
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Keep abreast of and incorporate latest best
practices, approaches and technology to enhance the programme delivery and
results.
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Institutionalise and share best practices and
lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building.
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Draft policy papers and/or recommend policy
changes to align operations with changing environment.
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Lead the planning, implementation and
organization of strategic capacity building of personnel, clients and
stakeholders within the programme.
Impact of Results
The effective and successful performance by
the Head of Programme directly impacts on achievement of programme results and
consequently reinforces the visibility and image of the UNOPS as an effective
service provider in project services and management and strengthens its
competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and
project services.