CONSULTANT – MELIA, PROJECT PLANNING AND REPORTING SUPPORT (2024/04)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization seeks a Consultant for Project Planning and Reporting Support, focusing on enhancing project management methodologies. The role involves monitoring project activities, collaborating with program managers, and updating planning tools, requiring extensive experience in MELIA and project management. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in project management.
• Experience with MELIA, planning, and reporting in research contexts.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Assess and publish project plans and results on CGIAR website.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and events.
• Maintain updated project management platforms and documents.

Connaissances

MELIA

Project Planning

Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in international development

Outils

Monday.com

SharePoint

Description du poste

CONSULTANT – MELIA, PROJECT PLANNING AND REPORTING SUPPORT (2024/04)

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 the 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.

• Assess and publish the 2024 Replan Plan of Results and Budget (PORBs) on the CGIAR website.
• Provide logistical support for PCU-led meetings, including MELIA Coordination Meeting and PCU retreat.
• Update Monday.com platforms in line with PCU 2024 Objectives and Key Results.
• Ensure timely updates of the PCU SharePoint and files.
• Maintain the PCU mailbox and respond to all queries promptly.
• Produce and disseminate well-drafted project management documents and presentations appropriately.

Requirements

I. Selection Criteria

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

II. Time Frame

The consultancy contract will be for a maximum of 150 days.