Programme Manager (Global Sanitation Fund)

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world¡¦s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

Vacancy Code	VA/2011/SWOC/WSSCC/PM/P-5/GSF
Post Title	Programme Manager (Global Sanitation Fund)
Post Level	P5 – Fixed Term Appointment
Position status	Non-rotational
Org Unit	SWOC
Duty Station	Geneva
Duration	2 years renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Closing Date	7 July 2011

Background
The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) was established in 1990 and recognised in United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/45/181. WSSCC works to accelerate the provision of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services for poor people in developing countries, with special attention to the un-served poor, by enhancing collaboration and coordination of all sector stakeholders.

In 2007, WSSCC made the strategic decision to focus on sanitation and hygiene because the problem is so large ¡V 2.6 billion people do not have a toilet. WSSCC established the Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) as a global financing mechanism dedicated to sanitation and hygiene. A full description of WSSCC and GSF activities may be found here: www.wsscc.org

Objectives of the Post
This post aims to improve sanitation and hygiene for large numbers of people through the effective and efficient management of the Global Sanitation Fund.
The Global Sanitation Fund is currently active in ten countries, with preparation activities in a further six, and spending approx. $20 million per year. It will expand to more countries, depending on the level of funding that it receives, with an aspiration to grow to approx. $100 million per year. For each country the GSF appoints an Executing Agency (EA) to administer the programme within that country. Each EA makes sub-grants to non-government organizations, private sector and local governments to implement programmes that promote improved sanitation and hygiene.

Organizational Context
The incumbent is a senior member of the WSSCC Secretariat, which is a unit within the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The incumbent works in accordance with WSSCC¡¦s strategic objectives and established guidelines and with internal and external professionals such as Project Managers, Executing Agencies and Programme Monitors. The incumbent reports to the WSSCC Executive Director, and leads a group of currently six staff.
The post is located in Geneva and involves frequent and extensive travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme management:
Plan and implement the strategies for the GSF to achieve the objectives set by the Steering Committee, using his/her judgment of priorities in consultation with the Executive Director and the GSF staff. Generate annual budgets and workplans matched to the available human and financial resources and lead the work of achieving them, including making necessary decisions to achieve the results. Lead in communicating (internally and externally) GSF¡¦s aims, objectives, strategies and achievements Receive advice from the GSF Advisory Committee. Periodically review the GSF¡¦s overall direction and recommend any changes through the Executive Director to the Steering Committee.

Team Management:
Lead the GSF team, assigning responsibilities and tasks. Plan and recruit staff and consultants. Manage the performance and development of staff and consultants.

Systems development:
Lead development of systems for grants management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, etc. Set the agenda for identifying lessons to be learned from GSF programmes, Review effectiveness of systems.

Membership of WSSCC's Management Team:
Contribute actively to WSSCC's strategic leadership. Further the aims and objectives of WSSCC. Ensure collaboration between departments.

External relations:
Represent GSF, and WSSCC as required, in international fora. Promote inter-agency collaboration on sanitation and hygiene work at scale. With the Executive Director, develop and maintain good donor relations.

Required Selection Criteria

Competencies

Producing results (Core) Ensuring the effective use of resources (Managerial) Building and promoting partnerships across the organisation and beyond (Managerial) Communicating in a credible and effective way (Core)
Preferred experience, skills and competencies seen as an advantage
Mature judgment and leadership skills. Practical experience in managing Trust Funds. Knowledge and experience of managing large-scale results-driven programmes in developing countries, preferably in sanitation and hygiene. Knowledge of the UN system environment, rules and regulations. Knowledge of the international agencies working in the field of sanitation and hygiene.

Education
Essential: Advanced degree level (Masters or equivalent) in project management, finance, business administration, international development, or other relevant subject.
Desirable: Qualification in public health and hygiene, public health engineering, social science or other relevant subject.

Work experience
Essential: at least 10 years¡¦ experience in large-scale programme management in an international development context. At least 5 years experience in managing an international trust fund - either in the UN system or another international organization.
Desirable: substantial practical experience in a developing country in sanitation and hygiene or public health or a closely similar field.

Languages
Essential: fluency in English, and at least a good working knowledge of French.

NB: The successful incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), in English, to EMO HR, via e-mail to emo.vacancies@unops.org
Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

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