Job_Profile_Project_Manager_GENERIC_IPLP3_FINAL (7)
Job_Profile_Project_Manager_GENERIC_IPLP3_FINAL (7)
PROJECT MANAGER1
Functional Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for the direction, management, coordination, implementation,
control and completion of project(s) and the management of project team(s) while remaining aligned
with the strategy, goals, regulatory framework, standard administrative practices and operating
procedures of ICMPD and with partner and donor agreements. S/he actively contributes to project
and capacity development and resource mobilization efforts.
Key Results
Project Cycle Management: In collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, project plans, scope,
objectives and budget(s) effectively determined and developed, ensuring resource availability and
technical expertise allocation. Milestones developed to track progress and manage any changes in
project scope, schedule and costs. Quality standards determined to ensure the quality level of the
project(s). Risks effectively identified and analyzed. Project performance tools developed and
regularly measured using appropriate techniques. Project and donor reporting accurately drafted and
delivered in a timely manner.
Project Resources Management: The type, quantity and quality of resources required to achieve
the project’s goals accurately identified during the project planning phase together with the respective
internal partners and within the project(s) budget(s). The project team(s) skills sets, roles and
responsibilities clearly defined. Contracts effectively negotiated between subcontractors, consultants,
or service providers, ensuring a transparent competitive basis in line with ICMPD’s rules, regulations
and procedures.
Project Team Management: Project team(s) knowledge base developed, ensuring the project(s)
benefit from the right knowledge, experience, and skills sets and that team members are committed
to the goals of the project(s). Project team(s) effectively motivated and mentored to ensure the
highest quality project deliverables. Evaluation of the performance of project team(s), experts,
consultants and service providers regularly and systematically undertaken in accordance with ICMPD´s
performance management procedures.
Project Development and Resource Mobilization: Substantive input provided to the design of
projects and to portfolios that support the achievement of capacity development goals and
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This project profile is classified at IP3/LP3.
sustainable approaches. Resource mobilization activities initiated and proposals developed for
projects requiring additional funding, with funding options identified.
Required Expertise
▪ Ability to effectively manage projects and project teams in an international context.
▪ Proven capability to promote capacity development measures across the full project cycle
management.
▪ Analytical thinking and ability to integrate new approaches and innovations to ensure the
effective implementation of projects.
▪ Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning tools for tracking progress toward results
and documenting project/programme achievements.
▪ Demonstrated success in building networks and partnerships and in the initiation and
deployment of knowledge management and resource mobilization activities.