Project Management Expert

The Project Management Expert supports the Budget Holder in the day-to-day coordination and management of project implementation, ensuring effective utilization of resources, timely delivery of work plans, adherence to budgets, risk management, and problem solving to achieve project results in accordance with FAO rules and donor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of the project, including guidance and supervision of project personnel (only affiliate personnel and when possible).
• Ensure the preparation, monitoring and updating of project plans, with particular emphasis on budget management (in accordance with existing rules and regulations) and work plan as well as application of corporate recommended tools.
• Ensure the Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) is complete and up-to-date, and that relevant data is collected for regular monitoring of project results.
• Manage affiliate personnel, goods and services, overseeing the work of implementing partners and service providers.
• Liaise, and maintain positive working relations with stakeholders, through the agreed office channels.
• Liaise with, provide reports to and receive guidance from, governance mechanisms.
• Identify, mitigate and manage potential risks, report and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ensure communications and visibility, in line with project plans.
• Ensure reports are prepared and submitted.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed, project documentation is in order, evaluation is supported as needed, and preparations for project closure are set up.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, social sciences or any another discipline relevant to the work of the Organization.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in Project and Programme Management. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience at international level in project implementation and managing operations.
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting the implementation of complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience in managing projects through external partners and with relevant modalities such as FAO’s Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) or the UN's Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) is considered an asset.
• Ability to develop and manage plans for project implementation and coordination of operations.
• Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures and understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.
• Candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Skills

• Project Management
• Programme Management
• Multi-stakeholder Project Implementation
• Project Implementation Planning
• Operational Coordination
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Resource Utilization
• FAO Operational Partners Implementation Modality
• UN Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers
• UN Administrative Procedures
• UN Finance Procedures
• FAO Policies and Programmes
• International Project Implementation
• External Partner Management

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian