Project Manager (Transactional)
Organizational Context
The Asia Pacific Regional Office oversees UNOPS operations across 17 countries, focusing on high performance and operational excellence. The South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) supports operations in six countries, providing expertise in climate change, WASH, infrastructure, procurement, and fund management. This role is situated within the UNOPS Nepal Office, with the duty station to be confirmed based on project needs.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager (Transactional) is responsible for the effective delivery and daily oversight of projects providing transactional services such as HR, procurement, or grants to UNOPS partners. This role acts as the primary liaison with donors, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and UNOPS performance standards. The Project Manager is accountable to the Project Board for delivering project outputs within agreed tolerances for time, cost, scope, quality, risk, and benefits, thereby maximizing partner value and contributing to sustainable development solutions.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing project plans, managing project execution within defined tolerances, and ensuring the quality of work packages and deliverables. The role involves liaising with external suppliers, monitoring progress, controlling variances, and managing changes. Risk identification and mitigation are crucial, as is reporting potential opportunities to senior management. Adherence to UNOPS policies, financial regulations, and local laws is mandatory. The Project Manager will oversee monitoring and reporting, including results frameworks and financial reports, and maintain project documentation. Stakeholder engagement strategies will be developed and implemented, fostering strong relationships with the project board, clients, and key stakeholders. The role also encompasses quality assurance, knowledge management, and personnel management, including team leadership, performance management, and recruitment.
Work Experience
Required experience includes project management in HR services, financial management, grants management, or procurement. Experience in project coordination, operations management, and knowledge of quality standards and assurance methodologies are also required. Experience in multicultural environments, the UN system, or developing countries is desirable.
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management