Senior Project Manager

Application period 16-Oct-2025 to 26-Oct-2025Functional Responsibilities:Summary of functions:Project Delivery and PerformanceProcedures Monitoring and reportingStakeholder engagementQuality assuranceKnowledge management and innovation Personnel management Project Delivery and PerformanceDevelop, complete and update implementation plan(s)Implement the approved plan (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Board. Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life span. Manage the production of the required outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality requirements defined in the Implementation Plan.Liaise with any external suppliers or account managersManage acceptance and delivery of work packagesMonitor project progress ensuring that work packages are being executed properlyControl project and work packages changesIdentify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises mitigating measures to senior management/ Project Board so that maximum benefit to partner(s) and other stakeholders is achievedIdentify and report to the supervisor potential business opportunities for UNOPS Procedures Comply with all organizational policy and specifically the Project Management ManualPrepare/adapt all relevant plans for approval by the Project Board.Manage the reporting obligations defined in the Legal Agreement(s) and in the Implementation PlanEnsure maintenance of the project files and lessons learned are recordedManage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the projectUnderstand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnelManage expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)Where the senior Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.For project closure purposes, provide a formal handover of the project to the closure managerSupport project audit activities, including planning, preparation and coordination during the audits and follow up on audit observations/recommendations Monitoring and reportingPrepare and issue regular project and/or financial reports in accordance with Partner and UNOPS requirements for reporting.Regularly review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality).Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by the organization’s standard procedures.Provide routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system.Ensure all project team members track and regularly update milestones and targets for the duration of projects' life span Stakeholder engagementDevelop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategiesEstablish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholdersEnable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communicationsCoordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications. Ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover outputs Quality assuranceWork with internal stakeholders to ensure projects comply with audit requirementsWork with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers' quality systemsCoordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverablesProvide quality control for management outputs (project documents, reports, etc.) Knowledge management and innovationEncourage routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of staff.Actively interact with other Project Managers and the wider PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practices Contribute to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. Participate in the relevant Communities of PracticeResearch and logging of lessons learned throughout the project life span.Provide feedback to Practice Groups on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies Personnel ManagementLead and motivate the project management teamEnsure that behavioural expectations of team members are established Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timelySelect, recruit and train team as required and taking into account gender parity and diversity objectives.Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards.Education/Experience/Language requirements:Education:Advanced University Degree (Master's Degreee or equivalent), preferably in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Health or other related fields, is required.First-level university degree (Bachelor’s Dergree) or equivalent) in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Certification:Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is an asset. Experience:Minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in project management, project development, project operational support, reporting, and/or coordination of projects in combination with an advanced degree is required.Nutrition and/or Public Health and/or health project experience is an asset.Experience working in the Philippines is an assetExperience in management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants is an asset.Experience in administration, procurement and coordination with multi-stakeholders or related fields is desired.Experience liaising and working with high level government officials to facilitate planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of projects would be considered a strong asset.Experience in writing project progress reports, project communications, stakeholder management and M&E frameworks is an asset.Experience working with UNOPS, UN or other humanitarian/development agencies is an asset. Knowledge of UN/ UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is an advantage.Proficiency in computers and Google Office Suite or Google Workspace is desirable. Experience in handling web-based management systems is desirable.Language Requirements:Fluency in oral and written English is required.Knowledge of the official Philippine language (Filipino/Tagalog) is an asset.Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 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