Project Management Support Specialist

Found in: beBee jobs KE - 2 weeks ago


Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya United Nations Office for Project Services Full time


Job Description

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The Kenya Coast Guard Service is responsible for maritime law enforcement and safety in Kenyan waters. However, during its formative and interim phase, she faces challenges in developing its doctrine, internal policies and project management capabilities. This has led to difficulties in coordinating and integrating international partnerships, causing issues such as a lack of centralization in project management, the inability to sustain project outcomes, and a lack of strategic governance that is future looking.

In response to the request, UNOPS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Management Support Specialist to embed within the KCGS, Kenya Coast Guard Service to enhance its project management capacity and strategic governance. The specialist will be responsible for conducting a needs assessment, developing a capacity building plan, and implementing a project management plan to address the identified gaps.

Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis:

Conduct a needs assessment to identify the KCGS's current project management capabilities and gaps.Analyze existing assessment reports, if available, and research capacity building needs and gaps.Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including key KCGS personnel, to understand strategic perspectives and capacity building needs.

Capacity Building Plan:

Develop a capacity building plan, in cooperation with the KCGS, including an estimated budget and timeline, to address the KCGS's identified needs and gaps.Assist in the formulation of maritime security policies and strategies in alignment with national and international frameworks

Project Management Plan:

Develop a project management plan that outlines the necessary steps for implementing a project management framework within the KCGS that improves the success rates of projects within the organization.

Implementation and Support:

Implement the capacity building plan and project management framework, providing ongoing support to the KCGS.Ensure timely delivery of all capacity building activities, with effective risk and issue management.

Monitoring and Governance:

Regularly monitor and mainstream project outcomes into routine operations.Provide strategic governance over the project management function.Train and mentor internal staff (4 – 6) KCGS, ensuring that project management knowledge and skills are embedded within the organization for the long term.Exercise any other required tasks related to providing technical advice to the Project Manager

Deliverables:

The specialist will be responsible for delivering the followings:

A needs assessment report identifying the KCGS's current project management capabilities, needs, and gaps.A capacity building plan, including an estimated budget and timeline.A project management plan outlining the steps for implementing a project management framework.A project management implementation plan, with regular evaluation and monitoring.A final report summarizing project findings and recommendations for capacity sustainability.A small, sustained Project Management cell (Director's Initiative Group) within the KCGS organogram, approved by KCGS leadership.Development of the KCGS Service Doctrine.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Project Management, Business Administration or other relevant field is required;An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced university degree.

Experience:

2 years demonstrable working experience in training trainers is required5 years of experience in project management, with an advantage given to international development sector experience is requiredProficiency with various project management methodologies and tools is desirableStrong analytical and problem-solving skills is desirableDemonstrable working background in maritime law enforcement desired.Experience in project management roles within a maritime service will be an added advantage.Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures an advantage;Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and G Suite is desirable

Certification:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desired

Language requirement:

Fluency in written and oral English is requiredKnowledge of another official UN official language is an asset

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