Project Management Expert

Overview

The Project Management Expert role supports the Budget Holder in the day-to-day coordination and management of project implementation, ensuring effective resource utilization and timely delivery of work plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of the project, including guidance and supervision of project personnel.
• Ensure the preparation, monitoring and updating of project plans, with particular emphasis on budget management and work plan.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Experience

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. 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. Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures and understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

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.

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