Kenya Multi Country Office (KEMC)
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The KEMCO sub-region currently consists of a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in East and Southern Africa. This includes transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and a portfolio of infrastructure and development projects in Mozambique, Somalia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania and several island states.
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonisation and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
The Project Management Office (PMO) – Infrastructure Specialist, is part of the broader KEMC PMO. The role of the PMO is to provide projects with the structures, tools and techniques needed to ensure proper implementation that it has the right programmes and projects in place, that operational and change priorities are balanced, the governance and decision making is facilitated and it has the resources and capability to deliver them consistently well. The functional areas covered by the PMO, include:
The KEMC Programme is composed of a wide variety of project categories and service lines. The oversight and assurance of the programme is distributed within the PMO team according to the categories of projects.
The Project Management Office (PMO) – Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for supporting and overseeing all infrastructure projects (Category 3) within the KEMC Programme. The responsibilities of the PMO Infrastructure Specialist will cover all functional areas of the PMO, with specific emphasis on streamlining best practises in Quality, Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Management (QHSSE).
The primary role of a PMO – Infrastructure Specialist is to ensure that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practised according to the organisation’s standards, while acting as the overall Project Assurance capacity within the business unit on behalf of the Director and Representative (Executive). The PMO strongly contributes to moving the KEMC toward achieving its mission-focused goals and objectives.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya – Family duty station.Â
2. Delivery support: Set-up and closure
3. Delivery Support: Infrastructure project and portfolio performance
4. Delivery support: HSSE and safeguards
5. Delivery support: Stakeholder engagement
6. Best practice support: Quality Assurance and Management
7. Best practice support: Knowledge management and innovation
8. Personnel management
Impact of ResultsÂ
The Project Management Office (PMO) – Infrastructure Specialist, directly impacts on achievement of project results by assisting the Head of Programme to implement effective project management methods and strategies, reduce risks, cut costs and improve success rates. This reinforces the visibility and image of the UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project Services
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Strategic Perspective: Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
Integrity & Inclusion:Â Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Leading Self & Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnering:Â Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Results Orientation:Â Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility:Â Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution Focused:Â Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective Communication:Â Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: ICS 10 / LICA-10
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Position is open to Kenyan Nationals
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
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