Job Description
Devex is assisting a multinational organization in identifying candidates for the position of Project Manager for Irrigation Infrastructure to be based in Niger.
Our client’s mission is to help the poor by strengthening the organization’s capacity of governments and other partners to conduct their activities in infrastructure, project procurement and management of sustainable and efficient.
Within these three main areas of expertise, the organization provides its partner’s transactional services, consulting and implementation for projects ranging from building schools and hospitals in the purchase of goods and services, through the training of local workers.
GENERAL BACKGROUND:
The main role of the project manager for irrigation infrastructure is to provide the appropriate tools, processes and project management systems to ensure that operational priorities and priorities for change are balanced, that governance And decision-making are facilitated and the organization has the resources and capacity to effectively implement its program.
Specifically, the role of the Project Manager for Irrigation Infrastructure is to lead the project team and technical specialists to support the organization’s Irrigation Infrastructure Management Department.
FUNCTIONS:
Advisory and Technical Support
- In collaboration with other members of the Compact Management team: identify, develop, implement and maintain regulations, processes, methodologies and systems for the effective management of infrastructure projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans.
- Implement approved project plans (including the definition of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Steering Committee
- Integrate sustainability dimensions into the life cycle of a project, including capacity building, social inclusion and equality between men and women, and environmental and economic aspects.
- Manage delivery of required products, take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources, and take corrective action if necessary.
- Liaise with external suppliers and partners.
- Authorize lots of work in accordance with delegated authority.
- Inform the Steering Committee of the Project and the Project Director of possible deviations from the plan.
- Identify and manage risks in order to maximize benefits for partners and stakeholders.
- Manage and review the quality of products and ensure that products are accepted.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.
- Identify and report to the Director the opportunities for partnerships for the organization.
- Identify and report to the Director threats to the organization’s internal affairs
- Ensure that the organization’s communication requirements in relation to internal and external projects are identified, disseminated, and delivered.
Development and Planning
- In collaboration with the project team and PMO, provide appropriate levels of program management support and administrative support to the Executive on all ongoing project activities while ensuring the implementation of standards and best practices Practices in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Contributing directly to the definition and implementation of strategic direction. Provide advice and guidance on program and project management activities in accordance with service agreements and project documents.
- Ensure the development, implementation and, where necessary, the amendment of budgets and organizational charts, ensuring synergies within the organization.
- Develop and establish PMO expenditure tracking systems, in addition to the organization’s online tools, to ensure effective planning, accurate forecasts and ongoing monitoring of project execution
- Identify and anticipate potential risks and problems in a timely manner and advise the Executive in the implementation of mitigation measures and solutions.
Implementation and finalization
- Facilitate the development of general plans for the implementation of programs / projects, while defining the intermediate steps necessary for the implementation of the project as a whole.
- Direct, supervise and supervise the development of the project.
- Ensure close collaboration with MCA-Niger leaders and support them in all project activities, including financial aspects.
- For project completion, provide support (or supervise a representative) by defining a key point of contact between the organization and the MCC.
Monitoring and reporting
- Prepare and publish regular project reports in line with partner guidelines for follow-up.
- Regularly review the status of the project, evaluation of performance criteria (scope, cost, timing and quality).
- Supply monitoring tools and reports as required by the organization’s procedures.
- Identify and anticipate potential risks and issues specific to delivery forecasts in a timely manner and advise on mitigation measures and solutions.
- Continuous monitoring and analysis of delivery data in the dashboard system.
- In the context of monitoring and evaluation, ensure that all projects regularly update and submit progress to intermediate milestones and set targets throughout the project cycle. Ensure the good progress of the projects and go back the information if not.
- Ensure communication about the progress of projects and the necessary information to the executive and project support teams.
Management of stakeholders
- Develop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the development of stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Facilitate the development of communication plans for programs and projects.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective communication management between programs and projects.
- Coordinate internal communications related to programs / projects.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of program / project communication
Quality Assurance
- Work with the internal audit and finance departments to ensure that the program meets audit requirements.
- Work with Procurement / Procurement staff to ensure an effective interface with vendor quality systems.
- Ensure compliance with standards set by the organization for program / project management.
- Coordinate quality control of project / program documents and deliverables.
- Ensure quality control for management products (project documents, reports, etc.)
- Contribute to the monitoring of feedback on procedures, ensuring that lessons learned are appropriately shared
Management of personnel
- Managed all personnel issues within the project team. Support the organization’s Project Manager for the recruitment, integration and monitoring of staff performance.
- Promote and support a learning culture by empowering individuals and teams in identifying their learning needs and providing easy and flexible access to training to maintain and develop staff skills.
- Promote a positive work environment, respectful of men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are respected
Additional Requirements
- Advise the MCA on the design of the work, design and other specifications, in accordance with the design requirements, the partner’s internal rules, as well as regulations and policies, including applicable design manuals.
- Advise the MCA on the preparation of procurement and construction strategies required for the implementation of the work
- Support the MCA in procurement in accordance with procurement and construction strategies; And its rules, regulations and policies.
- Support the MCA in the management of works, in accordance with its rules, regulations and procedures, including its works contracts, as well as in the completion of the project in accordance with the deadlines
ACHIEVEMENTS:
The head of the Irrigation Infrastructure Project has a direct impact on the achievement of project results by supporting the Irrigation Infrastructure Manager (for the avoidance of doubt, this position is an official Of the GN in the implementation of optimal project management methods and strategies, reduced risk and cost, and improved success rates
REQUIREMENTS:
Main competencies:
- Incarnate and promote integrity, the organization’s values and ethical standards.
- Demonstrate openness and respect for all people regardless of their cultural, ethnic or religious affiliation, gender, nationality or age.
- Treat all people fairly
Competencies related to the position:
- Ability to work under pressure, occasionally in a very stressful environment (conflict, eg civil, natural hazards and humanitarian crisis).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain partnerships and working relationships in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to manage, organize, plan and execute tasks in the face of competing demands, under pressure and often on tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage a range of management and coordination issues
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Holding a Master’s degree in Public Works Engineering, Irrigation or Hydrological Engineering
- A bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of the training requirements described above
Certifications:
- PRINCE2® Practitioner certification highly desirable.
- Program / Project Management Professional certifications (MSP® or PMI-PgMP / PMI-PMP) are an asset
Professional Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years relevant and progressive professional experience, especially in the field of project management with a successful experience of implementation and / or monitoring of programs and projects.
- Work experience in a major infrastructure project is essential.
- Detailed knowledge of internationally accepted project management, procurement and financial management methods and regulations is required
- Knowledge and experience in administration / management of a compact and Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) and / or operating procedures of the World Bank is an advantage
- Strong experience in data analysis, management reporting and information management tools and systems
Languages:
- Bilingual knowledge of English and French is REQUIRED. Must be able to work and do business in French (60%) and also understand and communicate in English (40%).
Interested applicants may submit their application to jobs-4@devex.com. Please make sure to send a copy of your CV in both ENGLISH and FRENCH. A cover letter is a plus but not required. Deadline of applications are on November 30, 2016.
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