Project Manager – Education and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training), P3

Org .Setting And Reporting
The Project Manager – Education and TVET reports to Chief, Field Education Programme.
Responsibilities
Is responsible for the overall effective and efficient management of the projects and provides
support to the Education Department including:
• Administrative project’s overall budget, reviewing budget expenditures and ensuring that it
is within the frame of the projects financial resources, implementing and managing an
appropriate accounting system for the projects in coordination with relevant finance staff;
• In collaboration with the education M&E officer, implementing and overseeing the
monitoring and evaluation framework and work plan for the projects, monitoring the impact
and progress of the projects
and designing and implementing changes;
• Establishing projects schedules, analyzing business plan and needs, and prioritizing
resources allocation as well as frequent monitoring to evaluate progress, identifying problems
and taking appropriate and timely action to meet desired goals;
• Ensuring the projects progress reports, final report and ad hoc and informal updates to a
range of stakeholders are correct for submission through the Field Director;
• Facilitating training with a clear needs assessment and focus on outcomes.
Mentors staff and selected stakeholders, with particular emphasis on Project Cycle
Management techniques, the development of logical frameworks in project management and
“lessons learned” in order to develop organizational capacity for running and managing the
projects and ensuring their suitability.
Works within the Agency’s organizational structure and mandate to accomplish projects,
including:
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with projects stakeholders
and team members to ensure the smooth implementation of the projects and ongoing liaison
with HQ;
• Coordinating activities with service and other departments to ensure the impact of the
project on regular operations is minimized;
• Liaising and coordinating with the ICIP and other concerned departments to ensure timely
implementation of construction and rehabilitation works in accordance with UNRWA
procedures and regulations
and in compliance with donor guidelines and approved budgets.
Implements an awareness campaign, with the support of the Public Information Office, on the
profile and awareness of EU Education projects and its outcomes among beneficiaries, the
Lebanese community and a wider audience through the production of videos, press
statements, reports, etc.
Supports the Education Department in the monitoring of ongoing field projects and is
responsible for reporting on these projects.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

• Planning and Organizing
• Persuading and Influencing
• Relating and Networking
• Analyzing
• Deciding and Initiating Action
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  org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
  Education
  A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Education, Educational
  Management, Political or Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies or
  Business Administration.
  Work Experience
  At least six years of relevant professional work experience in educational management, and/or
  project/programme management.
  Minimum of 2 continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and
  outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a
  national identity number;
  Knowledge of EU project management (desirable).
  Languages
  Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  Assessment
  Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
  followed by competency-based interview.
  Special Notice
  Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months. Renewal subject to
  funds availability.
  UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
  regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA
  is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the
  difficult circumstances in which they live.
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  assignment by him or her.
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  UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from
  under-represented groups.
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  necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due
  regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of
  qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and
  inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with
  disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when
  requested and indicated in the application.
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