Project Manager [Ouvert aux candidats internes & externes]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Central African Republic (CAR) supports the government's strategy to protect its exceptional forest heritage and combat poverty. The Environment, Energy, and Climate Change Unit (EE&CC) promotes renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management. A preparatory grant from CAFI is funding the formulation of a Payments for Environmental Services (PSE) project in Bangui and its surroundings.
Job Purpose
This role is to effectively manage and implement the 'PSE Bangui and its surroundings' project, aligning with the UNDP's Country Programme Document (CPD) and national development priorities. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the project, including institutional, programmatic, and operational execution, ensuring timely delivery of quality results. This involves mobilizing contributions, supervising project staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and ensuring transparent and efficient management of project activities, finances, and administration in accordance with UNDP and CAFI regulations. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate the effectiveness of a PSE system in CAR and contribute to sustainable land and forest management for community benefit.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the project, including institutional, programmatic, and operational execution. This involves leading the Project Management Unit, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring administrative and financial efficiency. Key duties include implementing project activities according to UNDP rules, developing detailed work plans, managing contracts with partners and consultants, and supervising their performance. The role requires managing the project within the Quantum system, monitoring risks (social and environmental), and ensuring compliance with gender equality, stakeholder engagement, and environmental/social management requirements. Additionally, the Project Manager will oversee monitoring and evaluation, regular reporting to stakeholders and donors, communication efforts for project visibility, and establishing strategic partnerships with national and international entities to enhance project impact.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is detailed in the provided text. However, the responsibilities suggest a need for experience in project management, financial administration, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting within the environmental or development sector.
Skills
Project Management, Team Supervision, Knowledge Sharing, Capacity Building, Financial Management, Contract Management, Risk Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Building, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving.