Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, specifically its Crisis Resilience and Peacebuilding Cluster in Mindanao, supports the country's achievement of the 2030 Agenda. This role is based in Cotabato City and focuses on peace processes, conflict prevention, and socio-economic empowerment in conflict-affected areas, contributing to resilience and inclusive development.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of the Peacebuilding Cluster in Cotabato City, overseeing projects focused on stabilization, peacebuilding, resilience, preventing violent extremism, and women/youth/Indigenous Peoples empowerment. This role is crucial for shaping UNDP initiatives, ensuring effective program delivery through collaboration with diverse stakeholders including government, UN agencies, donors, and civil society. The purpose is to drive peacebuilding and development in the Bangsamoro region and the Philippines by applying global best practices to local contexts, fostering social cohesion, and supporting climate security, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and peaceful society.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of peacebuilding cluster projects. This includes providing leadership in overall project coordination, developing and monitoring action plans, and managing financial delivery to ensure optimal fund utilization. Key duties involve identifying and resolving project issues, risks, and challenges, and preparing comprehensive progress reports for donors and stakeholders. The role requires organizing and participating in workshops, needs assessments, and consultations, and contributing technical inputs. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with government, UN, donor partners, NGOs, civil society, and media is essential. The Project Manager will oversee project implementation, manage project outputs, provide guidance to teams, liaise with project boards, and ensure efficient administration. This includes planning activities, mobilizing resources, managing project risks and issues, preparing financial reports, and overseeing project closure activities. Additionally, the role involves supporting strategic partnership building, resource mobilization, and contributing to knowledge management and information sharing within the UNDP country office.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience (with a Master's degree) or seven years (with a Bachelor's degree) in project management and coordination, preferably in peacebuilding and conflict prevention, is required. Experience in preparing budgets, annual work plans, and financial reporting is necessary. At least five years of experience in sustainable area development or community-level peacebuilding is desirable.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Systems Thinking, Knowledge Facilitation, Project Management, Partnerships Management, Resource Management, Communication, Community engagement for prevention, response, and social cohesion.