UNODC National Project Manager

UNODC National Project Manager East Jerusalem

Application Type External Vacancy
Job IDTitle 726 UNODC National Project Manager
Category Other
Brand UN Organization
Post Level SB5
Application Deadline 09Jul14
Duty Station East Jerusalem
Type of Contract Service Contract
Post Number for 100 Series Contracts     SB5
Languages Required Arabic English
Starting Date date when the selected canditate is expected to start    
Duration of Initial Contract 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment 3 years

Background

The National Project Manager will be based at the UNODC Programme Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in East Jerusalem which falls under the management of the UNODC Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa ROMENA in Egypt.
Heshe will be responsible for the overall implementation of Global Fund project entitled Future Hope Scaling up universal access to prevention treatment and care in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.  And KOICA project entitled Supporting the establishment of evidence based drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation system for the Palestine National Rehabilitation Center.
Heshe will assist in the implementation and liaison of the project in full compliance with the overall substantive and operational guidance provided by UNODC.
The National Project Manager will work frequently with UNODC staff at various levels staff of other entities of the UN system in East Jerusalem the occupied Palestinian Territory  mainly Ministry of Health MOH  representatives of donor countries national and international institutions IGOs NGOsto ensure timely and successful implementation of the project.
 
Description of Responsibilities
1Prepare work plan daytoday management of the project activities and doing the project budget review.
Provide expert advice on substantive issues related to the drug use including but not limited to rehabilitation opioid substitution treatment Harm Reduction etc.
Liaise with Ministry of Health MOH senior management focal points and other relevant staff of the ministry to ensure that training workshops training materials and modules and other related arrangements as well as other project activities run smoothly.
Collect and compile relevant background data and information about the projects’ subjects and assist in compiling training workshops material and training modules
Identify and prioritize cooperation programmes for UNODC funding in conjunction with government counterparts
Assist in providing relevant inputs for the design of a UNODC programme involving the possible expansion of UNODC technical assistance in oPT as required including drafting concept notes and project documents.
Write stories on the project activities to be published on the UNODC and ROMENA websites.
Prepare brochures and booklets if needed.
Perform any other duties as required by the Officer in Charge.

2Monitor and expedite project implementation systematically through discussions and correspondence as well as frequent field visits analysis of regular project progress reports and participation in evaluations of project impact.
Ensure planning and coordination associated with the implementation of the project strategy as per UNODC project document including by means of preparing detailed and costed work plans for the timely and realistic achievement of project objectives and related reporting obligations the latter related both to UNODC and to individual donors as applicable and in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines
Organize and conduct seminars workshops and training activities on various aspects of projects related issues
Ensure appropriate nominations and arrangements for trainings study tours meetings and conferences
Identify both international and national consultants and trainers to undertake specific project activities in close coordination with UNODC technical experts and supervise the quality and achievement of specific assignments and ability to draft ToRs and revise or and edit materials provided by the consultant orand trainers.
Organize and participate in review meetings
Maintain uptodate records and status of project progress and draft monthly semiannual and annual reports of the project activities.

3Promote and strengthen collaborative initiatives between UNODC and other UN agencies NGOs and donors with regard to project activities.
Ensure an effective work relationship with the national counterparts in particular Ministry of Health management and other international agencies and bilateral donors working within the area of drugs and HIVAIDS
Upon request of the Officer in charge participate and represent UNODC in meetings of the aid community UN interagency meetings seminars and workshops
Provide inputs for consultations on technical issues with relevant UNODC HQ sections and units on an ongoing basis
Arrange programmes for visiting experts missions and donor representatives to the sites of project activities.
Suggest joint activities with other international or and UN agencies as appropriate.

4Facilitate the external independent evaluation mission of the project.
Prepare related documents arrange for meetings with UN International partners and national counterparts.
Elaboration of detailed work plans and accompanying budgets and budget revisions for all project activities.

Impact of Results
The key results have a direct impact on the execution of the UNODCoPT projects “Future Hope Scaling up universal access to prevention treatment and care in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.  And “Supporting the establishment of evidence based drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation system for the Palestine National Rehabilitation Center” in terms of efficient project implementation coordination and evaluation. More specifically delivers outputs in a timely manner effectively implements andor supports of programme activities effectively disseminates best practices and methodologies. Organizes and participates in field missions. Deliver effective substantive and technical assistance in the organization and delivery of training for national counterparts and officials.
 
Competencies

Professionalism
Understanding of theories concepts and approaches relevant to drugs harm reduction and HIVAIDS
Knowledge of the mandates and work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problemsissues
Shows pride in work and in achievements
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments observing deadlines and achieving results
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges
Remains calm in stressful situations
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication
Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues.

Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise is willing to learn from others places team agenda before personal agenda shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Good Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity including gender balance.

Planning Organizing
Ability to establish priorities and to plan manage and monitor workproject plans prioritize competing demands and work to tight deadlines.

Accountability
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time cost and quality standards operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules supports subordinates provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments takes personal responsibility for hisher own shortcomings and those of the work unit where applicable.

Creativity
Actively seeks to improve projects or services offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas thinks “outside the box” takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Client Orientation
Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients and to gain their trust and respect. Demonstrated tact in assisting governments in identifying shortfalls in forensic services and addressing them.

Commitment to Continuous Learning
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupationprofession actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates shows willingness to learn from others seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Technological Awareness
Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications e.g. word processing graphics software and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

Education
Master degree in Social science Development Political Science International Relations or other relevant disciplines.

Experience
At least 4 to 6 years of professional experience in the field of drugs and drug use in particular harm reduction and or other related fields.
At least 4 to 6 years of professional work at the international or regional level in project design managementadministration andor implementation.
Experience and familiarity in working with Palestinian governmental bodies in particular MOH is considered an asset
Professional experience in and knowledge of work practices of the Palestinian regional CSOs as well as international institutions concerned with health is an asset.
Familiarity with the key concepts of Drug use
Work experience within the United Nations system including knowledge of UN policies guidelines and procedures is desirable
Relevant work experience in postconflict environments in MENA is desirable
Driver’s license required.

Language Requirements
  Fluency in both English and Arabic.

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