Senior Project Manager
Organizational Context
UNOPS Mozambique operates as a key partner in advancing national development goals and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. The office manages diverse projects, including those focused on peacebuilding, essential services, and livelihoods, particularly in areas affected by conflict and climate challenges. It plays a vital role in implementing initiatives that foster resilience and sustainable development, contributing to positive change in the country.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Manager (Implementation) is responsible for the end-to-end management of projects, from initiation to closure, under the guidance of the Country Manager. This role ensures effective project delivery, overseeing adherence to scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and benefits. The Senior Project Manager acts as the primary liaison with donors, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and UNOPS standards. A deep understanding of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and control is essential for managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring successful project outcomes as per legal agreements.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive project implementation plans, managing the production of outputs, and ensuring quality standards are met. The role involves monitoring project progress, controlling variances, and managing changes, while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to maximize partner benefits. The Senior Project Manager must ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, financial regulations, and local laws, maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting audit activities. Effective stakeholder engagement, including developing engagement strategies and fostering strong relationships with the project board and clients, is crucial. Additionally, the role encompasses personnel management, including team structuring, performance management, and recruitment, while promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Work Experience
Required experience includes implementing complex procurement and infrastructure projects, project planning, implementation, control, communication, and reporting. Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and managing procurement/infrastructure project risks in a multi-stakeholder context is also essential. Experience in multicultural or UN environments in developing countries, or in development/humanitarian contexts, is desirable.
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management