Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative in collaboration with the Programme Analyst, the Project Manager will be responsible for the overall support and implementation of the programme/ project, performing a variety of standard operational services within the programme/ project framework ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

This is a national Roster for Kuwait CO. will include a list of pre-vetted, highly qualified candidates with strong expertise in  the Engineering and Green Infrastructure (priority for Kuwaitis) intended to fast-track recruitment processes as positions become available. After a rigorous selection process, successful candidates will be placed in the  Roster. Being selected for the Roster does not guarantee a placement.  Candidates placed on the Roster will be reviewed when a relevant position becomes available and if found suitable will go through simplified selection and/or review process.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Project Manager will be responsible for the overall support and implementation of the programme/ project, performing a variety of standard operational services within the programme/ project framework ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

Travel:  

• Travel costs will be covered in accordance with UNDP rules and regulation for official travel.

Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following functions:

• Ensure overall operational management of the Project and delivery of results, in accordance with the programme document, work plans and other joint agreements between the Government and UNDP;
• Ensure timely preparation, update and implementation of annual and detailed implementation work plans for the Project, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the programme activities;
• Provide substantive input to the Project activities and  outputs in the area of Engineering and Green Infrastructure;
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities, including reporting on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected outputs;
• Lead and supervise the work of Project team members, experts and consultants, in the preparation of the terms of reference, facilitation of recruitment and monitoring of work/results;
• Ensure proper management of the budget allocated for the Project. Ensure that funds are available when needed and disbursements achieved as per the work plans and cost-sharing agreements;
• Ensure appropriate recording and accounting documentation as required by UNDP and the government and prepare required financial reports;
• Coordinate among stakeholders as well as among various structures of governmental institutions on behalf of UNDP in the subject area;
• Provide technical advisory support to the UNDP Programme in engagement with Government of Kuwait, line Ministries and other relevant governmental institutions to support the capacity development and implementation of Project initiatives. Act as the specialized focal point of UNDP assistance in the technical assistance area;
• Maintain close liaison with national partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of the Government in the implementation of the project;
• Develop the professional platform for networking and partnership building with the national and regional authorities, Civil Society Organizations, private sector and international development organizations or projects;
• Support UNDP in partnership building and resource mobilization initiatives;
• Provide periodic updates to UNDP with situation analysis (political, social, and economic) in the field of the programme implementation;
• Advise and contribute on preparation and implementation of the Project communications strategy and plan;
• Ensure compliance of the business processes with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures;
• Prepare reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as ad-hoc technical reports;
• Facilitate programme monitoring and evaluation, as well as audit activities;
• Assure that due security measures are in place with regard to the programme office;
• Ensure that the Atlas Project Management module is updated on a regular basis;
• Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing, guidance to all stakeholders.
• Perform other activities requested by UNDP Senior Management.

Required  skills and competencies

Core Competencies

• Innovation : (Ability to make new and useful ideas work)

Level:5 Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them

• Leadership: (Ability to persuade others to follow)

Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers

• People Management: (Ability to improve performance and satisfaction)

Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others

• Communication (Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform)

Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others

• Delivery (Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement)

Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions

Desired additional skills and competencies

Functional Competencies:       

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

Analysis and creation of messages and strategies

• Creates effective advocacy strategies
• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Contributing to results through provision of information

• Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration
• Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation.
• Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals

Building Strategic Partnerships

Identifying and building partnerships

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda.
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients, and potential partners.
• Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Developing new approaches

• Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
• Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking
• Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Developing tools and mechanisms

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the

fundamental concepts of related disciplines

• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignment

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

Analysis and creation of messages and strategies

• Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
• Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level

Client Orientation

Contributing to positive outcomes for the client

• Anticipates client needs
• Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
• Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
• Solicits feedback on service provision and quality

• Masters’ Degree in civil engineering with green infrastructure background, behavioral insight, environmental law and governance or other related fields or bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of Master’s.

• 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments. Bachelors with 9 years of relevant experience would be accepted in lieu of masters degree.
• Proven experience, working in close partnership with and establishing strong relationships with a broad base of stakeholder, with a special emphasis on Government partners.
• Previous experience working with UNDP/UN or International NGOs would be an asset.
• Proven ability to use computers and office software packages, and experience in handling web-based management systems