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Background
This Terms of Reference is for Roster Recruitment purposes. Selected candidates will be placed in a talent pool and may be deployed to any UNDP Bangladesh project or programme that requires a Project Manager at the NPSA-9 level. UNDP Bangladesh implements a broad portfolio of development programmes spanning democratic governance, rule of law and human rights; poverty reduction and social protection; climate change, environment and disaster risk management; sustainable energy and green economy; gender equality and women's empowerment; health; and crisis response and recovery.
UNDP works in close partnership with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), civil society organizations, the private sector, UN agencies and bilateral/multilateral development partners to support Bangladesh's national development priorities, including the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Projects managed under this roster may be implemented in various modalities including National Implementation Modality (NIM), Direct Implementation Modality (DIM), and other partnership arrangements.
The Project Manager at NPSA-9 level will be responsible for the strategic and adaptive leadership of project management, ensuring results-based planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with UNDP's programming principles, the project document, donor requirements and GoB priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
1- Ensure Results-based Project Management, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation:
2- Contribute to the Technical Oversight, Quality Assurance and Partnership Management :
3- Support Evidence-based Advocacy, Policy Support and Stakeholder Engagement:
4- Facilitate Knowledge Management, Communications and Learning:
5- Support Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations:
Maintain effective relationships with development partners to facilitate and support resource mobilization efforts.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangements:
The Project Manager (NPSA-9) will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst or Head of Sub-Office, as designated. S/he will supervise project personnel and interact with a broad range of national and international stakeholders including government counterparts, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector.
Competencies
a) Core Competencies:
Competency
Level
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplify processes, balance speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, consider in decision making
b) People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site
c) Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business Direction & Strategy
Systems Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact other parts of the system
Business Management
Results-based Management
Ability to manage the implementation of strategies,
programmes, and projects with a focus at improved
performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge
and understanding of relevant theories, concepts,
methodologies, instruments, and tools
Business Management
Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management
Risk Management
Identify and organize action around reducing,
mitigating and proactively managing risks
Partnership Management
Multi-stakeholder Engagement
Knowledge and ability to forge
multi-stakeholder partnerships,
and remove any obstacles to
resource
mobilization and multi-stakeholder
funding platforms
Partnership Management
Resource Mobilization
Ability to identify funding sources,
match funding needs
(programmes/projects/initiatives)
with funding opportunities, and
establish a plan to meet funding
requirements
2030 Agenda: People
Gender
Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Language:
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
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