Project Manager

UNDP Careers; Pretoria; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international organization in Pretoria seeks a qualified project manager to oversee the Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project. This role involves effective project planning, stakeholder engagement, and the management of financial resources. Candidates should have relevant project management experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in project management software. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for collaboration on significant environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years (with master's) or 4 years (with bachelor's) of relevant experience in project management or development.
• Strong planning, monitoring, evaluation, writing, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Financial, risk, and budget management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Effective project planning and implementation.
• Financial management.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication, and risk management.

Skills

Analytical and systemic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Program and project management with focus on results

Knowledge sharing and information management

Funding opportunity identification and leveraging

Resource planning and management

Financial planning, budgeting, and analysis

Education

Advanced university degree in project management, business administration or related field

First-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

No further applications will be accepted for this offer, but we have other related job opportunities listed below.

Only for registered members in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

2 days ago

$72,000 - $108,000 per year *

* This salary range is an estimate provided by beBee

Job Summary

This position requires the appropriate Tier indicated in the vacancy title, with the following contract types:

• Tier 1: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff with permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments (internal candidates)
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff with temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts
• Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and external candidates

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Africa is seeking a qualified project manager to oversee the Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project, within the Nature, Climate and Energy Portfolio.

The goal of ReLISA is to promote landscape-level restoration, support sustainable land use, adapt to climate change, address biodiversity loss, and improve rural livelihoods.

This will involve biophysical and economic assessments, leveraging private sector investments, on-the-ground implementation across various biomes, and effective communication.

The project collaborates with six partners, including UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO, Endangered Wildlife Trust, CSIR, Unique, and C4ES.

The incumbent will perform additional duties as necessary for organizational efficiency.

UNDP is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, and making employment decisions based on merit and suitability.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in project management, business administration, or related field, or
• First-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Effective project planning and implementation
• Financial management
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement, communication, and risk management

Skills

• Analytical and systemic thinking
• Stakeholder engagement
• Program and project management with focus on results
• Knowledge sharing and information management
• Funding opportunity identification and leveraging
• Resource planning and management
• Financial planning, budgeting, and analysis

Desired Experience

• Minimum 2 years (with master's) or 4 years (with bachelor's) of relevant experience in project management or development, managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong planning, monitoring, evaluation, writing, coordination, and reporting skills
• Financial, risk, and budget management expertise
• Experience with UN or international organizations
• Proficiency in project management software
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Fluency in English is required

Job Description

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