Under the guidance and supervision of the OH Head of Programme, the Senior Programme Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the respective project(s) and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. These projects are likely to be very large-scale infrastructure projects, involving various sub-projects in different locations. S/he is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals, in the area of infrastructure management.

• Operational Closure Checklist o End Project Report
•  Handover Report
• Maintain the following: i. Electronic Blue File; ii. Procurement, HR and Finance files as required by those practices as per OD12.
• Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR).

• Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.

• Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project
• Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel

• Manage and remain accountable for budget of the project (based on accurate financial reports), ensuring the committing officers and other relevant units/teams handle project finances as per UNOPS rules and regulations, and to the benefit of UNOPS/partner

Personnel Management:

• Lead and motivate the project management team
• Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted
• Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA and Staff)
• Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s)
• Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards

Knowledge Management:

• Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice

• Actively interact with other PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.

• Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Ensure that the project(s) produce(s) the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case(s). Contribute to the overall business targets and needs. Moreover, s/he will be required to supervise the relevant project personnel, and provide regular reports to management and stakeholders on activities.