Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The incumbent is required to support the work of the Unit throughout the project life cycle. In this regard, the incumbent is required to draft project documents and liaise with project teams to capture and assess project performance information against targets or standards and for timely and accurate project reporting and decision making. Duties include coordinating project team meetings, planning sessions </span><span style="font-size: 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">and reporting sessions</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">1. Formulates and implements a project monitoring plan in collaboration with the programme office and multi-functional teams.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">2. Develops and implements project plans/proposals for small to medium sized projects; managing project schedule to ensure timely completion of the project and associated milestones.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">3. Tracks the management of project risks in collaboration with the programme office and reports major risks to senior management.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">4. Prepares Project Financial and Performance reports ensuring accuracy and consistency between financial expenditures, and performance, in accordance with project agreements.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">5. Monitors, tracks and verifies that expenditure for direct implementation is in line with the approved budget, requesting release of funds as required.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">6. Conducts reviews of the internal control systems maintained by stakeholders for effective resource management and provide advice as required.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">7. Provides feedback and recommendations of identified variants, risks and issues to the programme unit and escalates to management as required.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">8. Provides input to the mid- and end-year programme review process on issues related to project control and risk management.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">9. Monitors, manages and responds to project risks and issues; recommends and implements solutions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">10. Oversees contractors/consultants and outsourcing activities to ensure compliance with contract and performs vendor evaluations.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">11. Performs other related duties as may be required.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and procedures.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of Strategic Management, Project Cycle Management.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Knowledge of the relevant procedures, rules, regulations and policies of the Central Tenders Board Ordinance.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Knowledge of the government financial rules, regulations and procedures pertinent to programme/project management especially the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Skill in the use of project management software.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Skill in programme/project planning and implementation.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to use the internet for research purposes.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to analyse and evaluate projects and to devise effective methods of evaluation.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to conduct research into programme/project related issues.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally to diverse audiences.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and interact with different stakeholders.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ability to use tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt 15pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: -15pt;"><span style="font-size: 15pt; text-indent: 0pt;">Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>