UN-Habitat Project Coordinator
Coordinate and oversee the HAYA Joint Programme project activities in Gaza Strip
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Overview
Coordinate and oversee the HAYA Joint Programme project activities in Gaza Strip
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in Architecture, urban planning, Civil engineering, Project management or related field
- Minimum of two (2) years working experience on urban planning and development issues
- Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required
Contract
This is a SB-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SB-3 contracts.
Background
The “HAYA” Joint Programme “Eliminating Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip” is a seven-year joint programme funded by the Government of Canada with an overall programme objective of building just and secure communities for women and girls in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This will be achieved through progress against three main outcomes focusing on: (1) Decreased harmful practices and attitudes that perpetuate and validate violence against women and girls within targeted households and communities; (2) Increased access by women and girls of gender- responsive EVAW services (economic, medical, psychosocial, security, shelter) free of discrimination1; (3) Strengthened institutional capacity to develop and implement legal and policy frameworks that promote and protect women’s and girls’ rights with regards to VAW. Under outcome (1), there is a special focus on building an enabling policy environment to combat violence against women and increase the knowledge and capacity to undertake comprehensive local interventions for prevention and response on EVAW by local authorities and municipalities.
UN-Habitat intends to use part of the grant to hire a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will be part of a team working, under the direct supervision of Senior Urban Programme Officer / Project Manager, on achieving the objectives of the joint programme with a special focus on providing technical support and overseeing the development of the detailed master plan for Al Mawasi area and the construction of one safe and inclusive public space in the area. Moreover, he/she will maintain a close coordination with the implementing partners and liaise with relevant counterparts on planning related matters. In addition, he/she will follow up on any required administrative work or any other tasks requested by the Senior Urban Programme Officer.
The purpose of this advertisement is to hire a Project Coordinator who will be part of a team working on achieving the objectives of HAYA Joint Programme, in particular UN-Habitat’s components implemented in Gaza Strip. He/she will build up and maintain a close coordination with local organizations and professionals working on planning related matters and liaise with relevant counterparts and project partners on project activities. The Project Coordinator will oversee the development of a master plan for Al Mawasi area and the construction of one safe and inclusive public space in the area
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Act as the main focal point for the project, representing UN-Habitat in front of the implementing partners and relevant stakeholders. Coordinate among all project partners and stakeholders to ensure streamlined and efficient implementation of all programme activities in Gaza Strip.
- Work closely with the implementing partners and oversee the implementation of the planned activities to ensure quality results and timely execution. Conduct regular site visits and meetings to the targeted municipalities to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the programme activities
- Monitor the implementation of the planned activities and ensure that the expected results are achieved according to the programme’s workplan.
- Review the reports submitted by the implementing partner and provide feedback and comments where needed. Prepare monthly progress reports to brief the Senior Urban Programme Officer and the project’s team on the progress made and, on any delays, or issues that might appear during the implementation.
- Review the prepared plans, public space design, shop drawings and BoQs developed by the implementing partner and ensure that the developed documents are according to the highest technical standards. And oversee the construction of the safe and inclusive public space by conducting regular monitoring site visits.
- Prepare annual progress and financial reports that will be submitted to the donor. Ensure full documentation for the project activities and draft posts and press releases documenting the project’s progress and support the team in proper knowledge management and sharing, and strengthening information flow between UN-Habitat’s local office, Regional Office, Head Quarters, and partners through representation, liaison, networking, and attendance of meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Support the team in developing new programmes and drafting concept notes and project proposals, and undertake on any other tasks requested by the Senior Urban Programme Officer
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work:
Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 3: Appropriately involves team in different stages of work and decision-making
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 3: Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 3: Takes responsibility for addressing critical situations and delivering core value
Technical/Functional Competencies:
Teamwork
Ability to work in harmony with other team members and provide support where needed, and build consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Accountability
Ability to take ownership for work and honors commitments and deliver outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time cost and quality standards. Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Knowledge Management and Learning
Ability to shares knowledge and experience. And actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Leadership and Self-Management
Ability to Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems. Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit. Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in Architecture, urban planning, Civil engineering, Project management or related field
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years working experience on urban planning and development issues
Language Requirements:
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required
TO APPLY:
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE COMPLETED UNDP P-11 FORM WILL BE TREATED AS INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
UNDP P11 form (new Personal History form) (google.com). Kindly ensure to upload both CV and P-11 as one document as the system will only allow one attachment.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate multiple stakeholders on a project? | To see how you manage relationships and communication among team members and stakeholders. | Provide a clear example of a project and discuss your role in the collaboration process. |
| How do you ensure that project activities are delivered on time and to quality standards? | This assesses your organizational skills and project management approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging situation you've faced in project management and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to monitor and evaluate project outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into project plans. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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