FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: NRLW-178-07-PRJ
Deadline For Application: 5 June 2007
Position Title Project Manager
Duty Station Luanda, Angola
Grade Level P-4
Duration 12 months with possibility of extension
CCOG Code: 1R
Organizational Unit National Resources Management and Environment Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Land and Water Division (NRL), is seeking to recruit a Project Manager to lead a GLobal Environment Facility (GEF) funded project “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Management of the Okavango River Basin. The project is implemented by UNDP, on behalf of the GEF, in support of the Permanent Okavango River Basin Commission (OKACOM). The GEF provides funds to developing countries and countries in transition for projects addressing global environmental issues, including shared freshwater resources. FAO is executing the project for UNDP, an implementing agency of the GEF.
The objective of the project is to prepare a transboundary diagnostic analysis (TDA) of hydro-environmental threats and to formulate a strategic action programme (SAP) to facilitate joint management of the water resources of the Okavango River Basin and the protection of its linked aquatic ecosystems and biological diversity.

Under the supervision of the Chief, Water Development and Management Unit, the Project Manager will lead the Project Management Unit in Luanda, including all three National Coordination Units and coordinate the completion of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) through national focal points in Angola, Botswana and Namibia and consultant teams active in the region. Specifically:

 

  • manage the PMU, its staff, budget and imprest fund;
  • be involved in project implementation according to the workplan and his/her particular specialist knowledge;
  • prepare the annual work plan of the programme on the basis of the generalised workplan presented in the Project Document, in close consultation and co-ordination with the National Focal Points, the Project Steering Committee, GEF Partners, and relevant donors;
  • co-ordinate and monitor the activities described in the work plan;
  • ensure consistency between the various programme elements and related activities provided or funded by other donor organisations;
  • prepare and oversee the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors;
  • co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the project;
  • foster and establish links with other related Okavango Basin projects, and, where appropriate, the other regional International Waters programmes within the GEF’s Africa portfolio;
  • travel frequently between Angola, Botswana and Namibia;
  • perform other related duties as required;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced University degree in Environmental Management or a related field (river basin management, natural resources economics).
  • Seven years of relevant experience in project management at an international level
  • Excellent knowledge of English and working experience in Portuguese desirable.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Ability to plan and organize regional activities
  • Extent of experience in project management
  • Excellent familiarity with and experience in the riparian countries, and knowledge of the Okavango Basin
  • Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organisations, in particular those of the GEF partners (UNDP, UNEP, World Bank)
  • Demonstrated diplomatic and negotiating skills

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A NRLW-178-07-PRJ
Mr P. Steduto, Chief, NRLW, Land and Water Division, FAO ,
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 56275
E-mail: Land-and-Water@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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