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UNDP Georgia together with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) implements a 40-month project “Human Rights for All” (HR4All) – Phase 3, which is a joint initiative of the EU and the UN. Its overall objective - to ensure a better protection of human rights for all in Georgia, including those in vulnerable situation - complies with the international obligations of Georgia, deriving from the UN human rights treaties, EU-Georgia Association Agreement, as well as other documents forging Georgia’s path to EU integration, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework as well as with the national priorities.
Along with management of the HR4All, the Project Manager will be also expected to manage the project “4th Funding Round of UNPRPD - Leave no one behind — from policy and principles to practice in disability inclusive development in Georgia” – Phase 2. Its overall objective - advance the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Georgia, in alignment with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – complies with the international obligations of Georgia along with the national priorities.
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Democratic Governance Team Leader, the Project Manager will ensure effective and timely delivery of these projects.
Eligible candidates are welcome to apply to join a team of dedicated development professionals whose primary role is to promote the realization of human rights for all in Georgia. As part of the UNDP team, the Project Manager’s focus will be to work with multiple stakeholders to find the country specific solutions that lead to sustainable and inclusive development and to ensure no one is left behind - and we reach those furthest behind first.
UNDP is looking for individuals who have the leadership, communication, analytical, planning and implementation capacities that can address links, choices and connections across various issues and sectors. We seek individuals who can apply international best practice to national contexts. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to making a positive contribution to development in Georgia.
Institutional Arrangement
The Project Manager will be based in Tbilisi and will report to the Democratic Governance Team Leader, UNDP Georgia.
Competencies Core Competencies:Required Skills:
Experience in project management including coordination, financial management, risk management and partnership management; Innovation - Ability to make new and useful ideas work; Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully; People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction; Model independent thinking and action; Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade, and transform; Delivery - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement; Meet goals and quality criteria for delivery of products and services; Operational Efficiency - Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency; Team building - Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals.Desired Skils:
Experience in policy analysis, development work, project management and implementation (including financial management) related to the rights of vulnerable and minority groups, such as persons with disabilities, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ people is an asset; Experience and knowledge of the business and human rights issues and experience in coordinating or implementing activities for private sector is an asset; Experience and knowledge of the country’s institutional framework and policies of human rights is an asset; Experience working with government, donors or the UN previously is an asset; Understanding of SDGs shall be an asset.Required Languages:
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