Avis de recrutement : PNUD recherche un(e) Gestionnaire de projet à Kingston, Jamaïque.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description : 
Financed by Global Affairs Canada, the Social Justice (SO-JUST) Project is a 7-year project which aims to use an equitable human rights and gender responsive approach, targeting systemic change within the processes of the Ministry of Justice, its departments and agencies, the Courts, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other state and non-state partners to improve social justice in Jamaica.  The project aims to support the Government of Jamaica in increasing access to justice for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and strengthening the capacity of the justice system to implement gender-responsive social justice policies and programmes. It reflects and integrates the four pillars of social justice, which are equity, access, participation, and rights, and adopts a gender-responsive approach. It will provide the justice system with enhanced training and human resource development capacity and records and case management strategies required to sustain reforms. To achieve the defined programme goals, targets and effective delivery and quality services, a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established comprising Project Manager, Project Procurement Associate, Finance & Administrative Associate and Monitoring & Evaluation Associate.
Under the overall guidance of the Assistant Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist of the UNDP Jamaica Multi-country Office (MCO), the Project Manager will lead the implementation of the Social Justice (So-Just) Project.  She/he will work in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU), UNDP’s programme and operations team, other UN agencies, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring UNDP’s successful achievement of the outputs of the project.  The Project Manager will promote a collaborative, client-oriented approach, ensuring integration across functional areas within the PMU and support the integration of capacity building and institutional strengthening activities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant field is required; or a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying experience.
  • A project management degree or certification (e.g. PMP) is an advantage.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years with Master´s degree or 4 years with Bachelor´s degree of relevant experience at the national or international level in project management with responsibilities of similar scope and complexity required.
  • Experience managing project teams and knowledge of project cycle management is required.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Desired Criteria:

  • At least 2 years proven experience working with, and sound knowledge of access to justice and justice sector reform.
  • At least 2 years of experience coordinating and liaising with diverse stakeholder groups including government agencies and civil society organizations is an asset.
  • Previous experience working with government and a wide range of donors, international organizations, INGOs and experience in sustainable development and/or justice sector reform is an asset.

Languages: Proficiency in English (both written and oral).

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 Close on 2 Apr 2023