Project Manager [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]new

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

UNDP Georgia together with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) implements a 40-month project “Human Rights for All” (HR4All) – Phase 3, which is a joint initiative of the EU and the UN. Its overall objective - to ensure a better protection of human rights for all in Georgia, including those in vulnerable situation - complies with the international obligations of Georgia, deriving from the UN human rights treaties, EU-Georgia Association Agreement, as well as other documents forging Georgia’s path to EU integration, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework as well as with the national priorities.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Democratic Governance Team Leader, the Project Manager will ensure effective and timely delivery of these projects. 

Eligible candidates are welcome to apply to join a team of dedicated development professionals whose primary role is to promote the realization of human rights for all in Georgia. As part of the UNDP team, the Project Manager’s focus will be to work with multiple stakeholders to find the country specific solutions that lead to sustainable and inclusive development and to ensure no one is left behind - and we reach those furthest behind first. 

UNDP is looking for individuals who have the leadership, communication, analytical, planning and implementation capacities that can address links, choices and connections across various issues and sectors. We seek individuals who can apply international best practice to national contexts. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to making a positive contribution to development in Georgia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of programme results:

• Day-to-day management of project activities;
• Coordinate with relevant implementing partners and UNDP to ensure that expected outputs are delivered in a timely manner;
• Ensure project is implemented in compliance with UNDP’s Procurement and Human Resources Guidelines, Communication and Visibility and financial requirements;
• Ensure that project is executed according to work plans and within established budgets;
• Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, using advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement using the FACE (Fund Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures) form;
• Put in place and facilitate results-based implementation of project activities; 
• Performance of other duties as required in support of project implementation;
• Support in the implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan, promotes and advocates for gender equality in all aspects of work.

Implementation of reporting, monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies:

• Effective monitoring for ensuring implementation of project activities;
• Assess the programmatic impact and oversee the appropriateness and the accuracy of methods used to verify progress and the results;
• Manage and monitor the project risks initially identified, submit new risks to the Project Steering Committee for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the Project Risks Log;
• Be responsible for managing issues and requests for change by maintaining an Issues Log;
• Prepare the Project Progress Report (progress against planned activities, update on Risks and Issues, expenditures) and submit the report to the Project Management Team;
• Ensure timely submission of regular financial and activity progress reports to UNDP as well as adequate financial management of allocated resources;
• Oversee timely preparation of reports for UNDP to donors and other stakeholders;
• Prepare presentations to donor partners, government and other stakeholders as required.

Liaison, partnerships and coordination with external and internal partners:

• Create strategic partnerships with government, local authorities, civil society organizations, private sector stakeholders and beneficiaries;
• Actively support the implementation of the resource mobilization and maintain close relationships with donor partners;
• Closely liaise with the teams for programme results to ensure coherence and synergy among all projects of UNDP Georgia;
• Build relationships with other UN agencies, relevant donors and their implementing partners and build upon common activities to ensure maximum impact of project activities especially when targeting vulnerable and specialized groups such as PwDs, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+, older persons and youth; and,
• Advise team members and management on new developments regarding key partners and stakeholders.

Knowledge building and management:

• Provide quality advisory services to the CO and IPs and facilitate knowledge building and management;
• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned;
• Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories; and,
• Contribute to the design and implementation of appropriate learning strategies for stakeholders.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Project Manager will be based in Tbilisi and will report to the Democratic Governance Team Leader, UNDP Georgia.
 

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
• Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
• Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making 

People Management Competencies:

• UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Business Direction and Strategy      

• Effective Decision Making:
  • Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Development          

• Knowledge Facilitation:
  • Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. 
  • Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange.

Business Management           

• Project Management :
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; 
  • Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. 
  • Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. 
  • Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

2030 Agenda: People              

• Gender:
  • Women Human Rights Defenders

Partnership management     

• Resource mobilization:
  • Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Law, Public International Law or International Human Rights Law is required, or
• A first-level university degree(Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years (with Master’s Degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in designing, implementing and monitoring of the human rights-related projects.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Georgian is required.

Required Skills:

• Experience in project management including coordination, financial management, risk management and partnership management;
• Experience working with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in policy analysis, development work, project management and implementation (including financial management) related to the rights of vulnerable and minority groups, such as persons with disabilities, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ people.
• Experience with business and human rights issues.
• Experience in coordinating or implementing activities for private sector.
• Experience with the country’s institutional framework and policies of human rights. 
• Experience working with government, donors or the UN previously.
• Experience with SDGs.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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