CONSULTANT – MELIA, PROJECT PLANNING AND REPORTING SUPPORT

CIP; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant for the Project Coordination Unit to enhance project management methodologies and support program delivery. This role involves collaborating with program managers to ensure effective project planning, reporting, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in MELIA and project management, with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and communication. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving project outcomes and fostering a culture of diversity and knowledge sharing. This consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to influence global research and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; 7+ years in project management and MELIA.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in team management.

Responsabilités

• Support program planning and implementation aligned with PCU objectives.
• Update project management tools and maintain communication effectively.

Connaissances

MELIA

project planning

reporting

people management

team building

communication skills

Formation

Master’s degree in international development

Master’s degree in project management

Master’s degree in business

Outils

Monday.com

SharePoint

Description du poste

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) is responsible for developing and implementing high-level project management methodologies, standards, and tools, including expectations based on the size of initiatives/projects. The Unit monitors project management performance and provides advice and recommendations to continuously improve and build project management capacities across staff and project partners. The advice, guidance, and recommendations provided by the PCU cover all project phases from planning, start-up, implementation, monitoring and reporting, evaluation, and learning, to closeout. The PCU contributes to other initiatives, including project identification and development, with expertise in project management and project-level MELIA.

II. Objective

In collaboration with PCU Program Managers and the Global Head of Project Coordination Unit, the consultancy undertakes a range of program planning, implementation, reporting, and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of programs, in line with established PCU, CIP, and ONE CGIAR plans and objectives. The Consultant will report to the Global Head, Project Coordination Unit.

• 2024 Replan Plan of Results and Budget (PORBs) Quality assessed and published on the CGIAR Website.
• Logistical support in PCU lead meetings including MELIA Coordination Meeting and PCU retreat.
• Monday.com platform updated in line with PCU 2024 Objectives and Key Results.
• Timely update of PCU SharePoint and files.
• PCU Mailbox is well maintained, and all queries responded to in a timely manner.
• Well-drafted Project Management documents and presentations produced and disseminated appropriately.
• PCU Retreat Organized.
• 2024 Technical Reporting.

Requirements

I. Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in international development, project management, business, or other related areas.
• Specialized experience and skills in MELIA, project planning and reporting, and/or managing projects at regional and global levels for research and development projects and programs.
• At least seven (7) years post-qualification experience in MELIA, Project Planning, Reporting, and/or managing research for development projects.
• Substantial people management and team building experience.
• Proven experience in providing advice to leadership roles and external stakeholders of research projects.
• Proven ability to advocate, build, and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage talent, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity, knowledge sharing, and staff development.
• Ability to effectively communicate a common vision to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels in a decentralized, respectful, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary organization.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

II. Time frame

• Consultancy contract will be for a maximum of 150 days.