Керівник(-ця) проекту/Project Manager, Strengthening SME Business Membership Organizations (Phase II)

UNDP Ukraine is looking for a professional to fill in the position of the Project Manager within the Strengthening SME Business Membership Organizations (Phase II) Project. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (Team Leader), Inclusive Development and Recovery and Peace Building and in close cooperation with other programmes in UNDP, the incumbent will perform the following managerial functions: 

• Develop project documents, work plans and other related documents for implementation and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ensure overall implementation of the project and delivery of results in accordance with the project documents, work plans and joint agreements between the donor and UNDP;
• Coordinate and supervise the work of project teams, experts and consultants, including the preparation of the terms of reference, facilitation of recruitment and monitoring of work/results;
• Ensure proper management of the project budgets; ensure that funds are available when needed and disbursements achieved as per the work plans and agreements;
• Ensure and contribute to preparation and implementation of the communications strategy and plan. Ensure visibility of the donors and the UNDP in the subject area;
• Coordinate among stakeholders as well as among various structures of governmental institutions on behalf of UNDP in the subject area;
• Maintain close liaison with national project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of national authorities in the implementation of the project;
• Work closely with communications team on the design and implementation of knowledge management plans, including preparation of project-related publications, capturing and analysis of best practices and lessons learnt, substantive contribution to project public events and other PR and KM products and activities;
• Represent the project during the public events, PR and media activities, ensure the proper communication of project results through UNDP communication channels; 
• Ensure compliance of project-business processes with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures;
• Facilitate in collection, analysis and interpretation of data;
• Ensure documentation of lessons learned from the project activities;
• Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of portfolio activities, as well as audit activities

Required Skills and Experience:

• MA degree (or equivalent) in economics, law, political science, public policy, business or public administration, organizational change or relevant discipline is required. 

• Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in managing large and complex projects; working on MSEM development, organizational capacity development, business process improvement;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ukraine’s economic and business environment, policy and regulatory framework for economic and MSME development and growth;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Experience in circular economy and sustainable business development will be an asset;
• Familiarity with UNDP project management procedures and experience with ATLAS is an asset, PRINCE2 qualification will be an asset;
• Experience with international agencies, multilateral development banks and donors is a major advantage.

• Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian both spoken and written is required

Deadline for application: 20 March 2020

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