IT Project Manager

Consultant

Overview

Manage IT projects ensuring quality deliverables and stakeholder communication.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Formal Project management education is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an IT Project manager with proven experience in leading cross-functional IT initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Experience developing, managing, and evolving business relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively on complex technical and scientific issues.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Excellent analytical skills to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources.
• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written). French is desirable.

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Duty Station: Paris Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 24-MAY-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) and the direct supervision of the Senior IT Operations and Service Manager, the Consultant/Contract Holder will be part of the Infrastructure Operations and Service Management Section (DBS/OSM). They will manage the team’s projects in compliance with UNESCO rules and regulations, project management methodology, and industry best practices. They will also help on the Change Management and Architecture Review boards. ASSIGNMENTS/ DELIVERABLES: --------------------------- **ASSIGNMENTS/ DELIVERABLES:** **Project Management tasks:** Manage selected projects by ensuring scope is delivered within agreed budget, time, and quality. You lead, support, and coordinate the project team through the planning, execution, delivery and closing phases. Support and drive the team to build an initial and ongoing planning for budget, scope, quality, and schedule, allowing the project to progress in an organized and coordinated manner. Ensure the activities flow smoothly and work is performed according to plans. Measure project performances, allowing tracking, evaluating, and reporting information. Regularly assess the environment of the projects to identify risks and opportunities. Then, collaborate with the project teams to plan for adequate measures. Create and maintain stakeholder relationships, a collaborative environment, and effective communication. Address risks and opportunities during the project. Ensure quality, completeness and proper hand-over of the releases and project closure deliverables. Develop sustainable and objectives-driven project teams. Participate in model improvement efforts, including parameter tuning, feature selection, and ensemble techniques. **Change Management and Architecture Review Boards tasks:** Consolidate requests, prepare agendas, send invitations, and chair the meeting as required. Produce meeting minutes and share them among all stakeholders. Perform any other duties as may be assigned. Long Description ---------------- **DELIVERABLES** The Consultant/ Contract Holder is expected to: • Maintain the documentation of all projects under their responsibility up to date. • Every month, produce reports on the progress of each project under their management. • Chair the Change Management and the Architecture Review meetings every week. • Every month, report on the changes handled as part of the change management meeting and the projects reviewed as part of the Architecture Review meeting. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- EDUCATION • Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. • Formal Project management education is mandatory. WORK EXPERIENCE • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an IT Project manager with proven experience in leading cross-functional IT initiatives using predictive and adaptive methodologies (Project management certification is a plus). • In-depth knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies. • Experience developing, managing, and evolving business relationships with stakeholders. • You can work in a truly international team and collaborate across levels. • Experience in Business analysis is a plus. • Experience in change management is a plus. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Ability to communicate effectively on complex technical and scientific issues. • Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workloads and to work under pressure to deadlines. • Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results. • Ability to work independently under general guidance, and to exercise initiative and judgement. • Excellent analytical skills. Ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources. LANGUAGES • Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English. French is desirable. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit the following documents (in English): A letter of interest explaining how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the position. Curriculum Vitae or Resume Technical and financial proposals indicating monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above, including travel and other related costs. (Applications submitted without a monthly rate will not be considered) The contact details of three references. Your application should be submitted in just one file with all the documents required (pdf format) to be uploaded in the application section "Employment History Form" The Consultant roster will open from May 13 to May 24, 2024, at 23:59 CET. Any applications submitted during this period will be considered for consultancy opportunities available until the end of November 2024. UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will first and foremost be focused on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organization the best value for money. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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