Local Project Manager

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Office and in close cooperation with staff in the Communication and Information Sector at Headquarters and in Field Offices, the Local Project Manager will perform the following responsibilities:

• Monitor contracts and maintain relationships with implementing partners covering a range of expertise required to successfully implement the project in respect to UNESCO rules and regulations;

• Monitor the implementation of the various project activities to ensure achievement of the project objectives and outputs in compliance with the established work plan;

• Organize stakeholders consultations to facilitate the development of the project content strategy on peace-building, the themes for activity implementation, and the detailed project plans;

• Organize policy dialogue and capacity-building workshops and training with the active participation of youth;

• Participate in advocacy and public events to enhance outreach and visibility of the project;

• Coordinate with the implementing partners to map and establish the list of beneficiaries of the various project activities; 

• Organize activities with community radios, in line with the project document;

• Prepare a range of reports to highlight the project developments including briefings, donor progress reports, presentations, and others. 

• Facilitate information sharing amongst stakeholders and ensure regular coordination with governmental institutions and non-governmental organizations in the execution of the project;

• Participate in field visits in the related areas of the project maintaining a direct dialogue with beneficiaries. Prepare and submit field visit reports including programmatic recommendations and observations;

• Provide support in managing project budget and expenditures, and work in close collaboration with the administrative assistant to ensure payment requests are processed;

• Contribute to the overall communication and visibility efforts of the project (website, production of awareness-raising materials, community management on social media, online communication campaigns, etc.).

• Work closely and contribute to supervising the monitoring and evaluation officer for tasks related to the reporting on performance indicators.

Education

University degree (BA or equivalent) preferably in Journalism, International Affairs, Political Science or similar discipline relevant to international development.

Work experience

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of project management and implementation, programme and policy.

• At least 1 year experience in the MENA region and/or international level would be an advantage;

• Work experience with UN and/or international development agency will be an asset.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills;

• Good analytical and organizational skills;

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate communication with teams including the ability to contribute to the effective implementation of projects and policy discussions;

• Very good written and oral communication skills;

• Very good computing skills including Microsoft Office applications specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Very good reporting skills

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and Arabic.

Contract type: ICA Contract level:  Local ICA 9
Contract duration: 11 Months

• Please note that the closing date is 23.59 Doha time on the 13th July 2020.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This position is advertised on behalf of UNESCO and the personnel will be UNESCO personnel.
• UNESCO is a non-smoking Organisation.
• A written exam may be used in the evaluation of candidates.