text: Vacancy code VA/2018/B5304/16496
  Application period 02-Oct-2018 to 23-Oct-2018
  The Head of Programme reports directly to the Country Director South Sudan...
  1. Programme governance, implementation and monitoring • &...
  • For the portfolio of projects, accept responsibility of oversight as delegated by the Country Director and through the role of Project Executive on Project Boards.
  • HOP takes over project after signing Agreement including request for tranche / billing from client until the PM and a team established.
  • Supervise the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to the organization's standards, best project management practices are promoted, and overall assurance of projects is provided. Oversee and consolidate project information of all projects.
  • Ensure monthly progress meetings are held with all South Sudan Programme PMs, as well as facilitate timely and accurate project tracking, analysis of outputs, and reporting. As necessary provide support and follow up on day-to-day management of projects.
  • Ensure Financial Delivery Status Report to be completed, analyzed and actioned monthly
  • Ensure quality management by conducting regular inspections - project office administration performed to an acceptable standard; project data management checking e.g. files (soft and hardcopies) maintained in order construction site inspections on all infrastructure projects are carried out regularly at least on a quarterly basis
  • As a team manager, implement Maturity Project-related tasks as per the Strategic Management Office work plan.
  • Implement the programme governance framework – and support its development on the basis of corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Support the Country Director to ensure the financial sustainability of the programme and delivery of desired results, ensuring compliance with organizational strategies, rules, regulations and standards of performance.
  • Submit mandated reports and critical issues to the Country Director and clients, to drive future process improvement and business development planning.
  • Support the preparation of programme documents (including business cases/strategies, policy briefs, programme plans and risk assessments) in close cooperation with the Partnerships Office.
  • Support the accurate and timely completion of programme/business recommendations for the review and approval of the Country Director, in close cooperation with the partnerships office.
  • Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to ensure linkages, consistency, and harmonization of approaches and compliance with guidelines, framework and standards of accountability, integrity and performance.
  • Plan and propose to the Country Director, required programme resources (human and financial).
  • Submit revenue and expenditure forecasts based on UNOPS and Country financial goals.
  • Support Country Director in development of pricing strategies based on UNOPS pricing policy and models to ensure an appropriate balance between revenue and development capacity within UN mandate and spirit.
  • Plan, recruit, manage and develop project(s) personnel/technical experts with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance and encouraging the formation of diverse teams in term of gender and geography.
  • Receive Project Team training plans and assist in implementation of training needs of project personnel
  • Support the Partnership Development function by identifying and developing new business and partnership/customer opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Country Director and Partnership Development Office to prepare proposals and partnerships engagement.
  • Contribute to current and future growth plans for South Sudan, ensuring alignment with the UNOPS Strategic Plan.
  • Facilitate/Support the Partnership Development Office to develop communication strategies to maximize communication impact and outreach and build awareness of UNOPS goals and competencies to reinforce UNOPS competitive edge as a provider of sustainable projects results.
  • At the request of the Country Director, participate and/or represent the UNOPS South Sudan Office in inter-agency discussions and planning to ensure UNOPS position, interests and priorities are fully considered.
  • Institutionalize and share best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building.
  • Disseminate information to project staff to update as required in keeping with UNOPS rules and regulations.
  • Lead the planning, implementation and organization of strategic capacity building of personnel, clients and stakeholders within the programme. The incumbent will be responsible for mentoring and building project managers capacity
  • Provide high level technical advisory services to Government institutions
  • Provide technical mentorship in the configuration of the role of the Ministry of Public Works, and the process of definition of organizational structure and development of delivery systems
  • Provide direct mentorship to the PM and project teams
  Minimum of 10 years of experience that combines stra...
  Full working knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge Arabic is a...
  Knowledge Arabic is an asset.
  Ability to lead and manage a diverse group of colleagues to achieve results in a...
  Strong capacity building ability
  Contract duration: open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, available funds and satisfactory performance)