The project aligns strategically with the National Action Plan (NAP) for Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and the NAP for Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The project’s specific objectives are: (i) enhancing the participation of women and youth in peace and security initiatives to contribute to inclusive and sustainable peacebuilding, (ii) strengthening the capacity of women and youth in community-based enterprises within agriculture to promote inclusive economic growth for sustainable peace, and (iii) establishing and empowering youth-led initiatives to effectively prevent and reduce drug abuse, thereby contributing to improved community well-being and sustainable peace.
Responsibilities
Ensure effective management of the Project and supervision of the team, focusing on quality control of the full programme cycle to achieve the following results:
Lead the development of Annual Work Plans (AWPs) and ensure alignment with UNDP’s Standard Operating Procedures;
Ensure achievement of the overall aims and objectives of the project through day-to-day planning and implementing envisaged project activities;
Ensure overall accountability of the use of project funds as well as the strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations in all programme operations;
Ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project documents to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost;
Effective application of results - based management (RBM); Implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
to track project progress, identifying lessons learned and adapting strategies accordingly ensuring compliance with UNDP’s M&E requirements for reporting on project results. The Project Manager should ensure that all project staff understand and comply with these requirements.
Undertake regular project site visits to ensure implementation and receive first-hand feedback from beneficiaries. Where possible, site visits should be done in collaboration with relevant partners and stakeholders.
Prepare timely donor and other project reports focused on capturing results, lessons learned and good practices for possible wider application. The Project Manager is expected to develop a framework for timely and efficient dissemination of information among stakeholders.
Constantly monitor, and ensure the highest UNDP standards in the provision of technical and advisory inputs, organization of workshops, training, and delivery of outputs.
Provide strategic guidance, coordination and supervision to project staff as well as national and international experts or consultants in the delivery of assigned tasks.
Enhance coordination and foster collaboration with relevant colleagues in the Inclusive Growth and Governance Clusters, by adopting the portfolio approach. The Project Manager is expected to convene regular cross-cluster meetings with the project tea.
Act as the Secretary of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and ensure execution of their recommendations.
Liaise with the PSC and UNDP to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project and Project administration.
m. Manage and monitor the project risks as initially identified, submit new risks to the PSC for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log.
Facilitate the submission of timely reports to the donor as required.
Assist in all audits to ensure that requested documentation and information is provided as required.
Requirements:
Master's degree in International Development, Peace and Security Studies, Development Studies, Youth Development, Gender Studies, Political Science or other relevant and related social science.
Experience in programme/project cycle management related to youth, peace and development.
Experience working on initiatives geared towards the inclusion and empowerment of marginalised groups like women, youth and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Experience working in the UN or other international development organisation is an asset.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation and reporting skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
