There is a vacancy at UNDP please see the details below.

Manager Field Implementation Niger/Delta, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Closing Date: Friday, 03 August 2007
Tags: Capacity Building; Environmental Management; Field Offices; Financial Management; Human Resources; National Languages; Office Management; Oral Communication; Project Implementation; Project Management; Public Health; Rules and Regulations MANAGER FIELD IMPLEMENTATION NIGER/ DELTA
Location : Port Harcourt, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 03-Aug-07
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : 200 Series
Post Level : L-4
Languages Required :
English   
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 01-Sep-2007
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year Renewable


The United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Environment Programme are jointly undertaking a project to assess the environmental impacts associated with the oil field operations in Ogoniland, Nigeria.

The objective of the project is to conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment covering all possible areas of impacts (soil/water contamination, impacts on public health, agriculture and fisheries) as well as identify and implement appropriate clean-up and remediation practices.

The project will be executed in a manner to maximize returns to the local community by way of generating environmental baseline for better resource management, capacity building in local administration for better environmental management, and finally improving environmental awareness in the area.

A Programme Implementation Office will be established in Port Harcourt to deliver the project. The Manager, Field Implementation will ensure that the project team receives the required support to deliver the project in a timely manner.

The Manager will report to the UNDP Deputy Resident Representation (Operations).



Responsibility to ensure that the technical team receives all required resources to execute the project in the field.
Select a logistics team and provide them with the required training to undertake the project.
Set up the Project Implementation Office in Port Harcourt as well the Liaison Offices in the four Local Government Areas.
Co-ordinate with the UNDP office in Abuja regarding procurement of all goods and services required for the project team.
Ensure that office staff are conversant with UNDO rules, regulations and manuals in the areas of administration, finance, procurement, human resources and security.
Ensure that all project procurement processes and actions as well as financial management functions are in conformity with UNDP rules, regulations and manuals.
Ensure that human resources are adequately managed through the performance assessment system.
Ensure that complete files are kept in the field offices and Abuja, as appropriate, about the operations of the project.
Manage the day to day liaison between UNDP, SPDC, FGN and River State Government.
Establish procedures to ensure the execution of the project within the parameters of the Health, Safety and Security Plans developed.
Lead an incident response and chair the incident investigation should there be a safety incident during the course of project implementation.
Ensure that the field office has the required cash reserve at all times.
Ensure that work planning and reporting are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
Co-ordinate with UNDP and UNDSS regarding staff evacuation, should there be such situation during project implementation.
Report to the UNDP, Operations Director on all matters of administration and finances.
Manager will report to the Project Co-ordinator on all substantive matters relating to the project implementation.
All staff in the team working in Port Harcourt will report to the Field Implementation Manager.

The execution of the incumbent’s tasks is expected to have a number of positive impacts, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

Ensuring smooth implementation of the technical aspects of the project without any administrative, logistics or financial hassles.
Ensuring that all UN financial rules and regulations are complied with.
Timely completion of the project.
Improving the image of the project implementation by maintaining professional standards at all times.



Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Creativity and innovation for coordination and management activities;
Strategic vision: strong technical and analytical capacities, sound judgment.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Dependability, reliability and initiative.
Communication Skills:

Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies.
Demonstrates excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills. 
Partnering and networking:

Initiates and sustains relationships with key stakeholders.
Builds and sustains effective partnerships with UN agencies.
Knowledge sharing  and managing for results:

Seeks and applies knowledge information and best practices from within and outside the UN Country Team.
Conceptualizes, elaborates and implements communications strategies, publications policies.
People Skills and Team Working:

Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others.
Works as a team member, be a good listener, well organized, pay attention to details, and meets deadlines.
Builds trust and engender morale by displaying open, transparent and credible behavior.
Development and Operational Effectiveness

Focuses on impact and result for the client.
Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Innovation and Judgment:

Devises new systems and processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative behaviuors.
Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
Conceptualizes and analysis problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate.
Management and Leadership

Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.
Sense of confidentiality.



An advanced Degree in Degree in Engineering or Science, preferably in Environmental Areas or a related discipline, preferably with additional qualification in project management.
A minimum of 7 years experience in office management, including at least 4 years of experience in implementing UN projects internationally.
Fluency in English is essential.  Working knowledge of other UN and national languages is highly desirable.
This is an International position.