NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR - UNDP

UNDP has placed the below vacancies in the website and invites suitably qualified Botswana citizens to submit applications online.

Post title: NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
Location: Maun, Botswana
Duration of contract: 1 Year
Expected Duration of Assignment: 4 years

Requirements

Summary of functions
UNDP is looking to recruit a dynamic individual (National Project Coordinator) to manage the implementation of project activities on a day-to-day basis, provide technical direction to the initiative and ensure effective and efficient use of project funds towards the achievement of the defined goals and objectives by the end of the project.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (MS or PhD) in Range Ecology, Sociology or any relevant Social and Environmental Science discipline;
• At least 7 years of experience in natural resource management, water resources management, range ecology/management, land-use planning or a related field;
• At least 5 years of project/programme management experience;
• Ability to effectively coordinate a large, multi-stakeholder project;
• Ability to administer budgets, train and work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project;
• Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills;
• Strong computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package and internet search;
• A good working knowledge of English is a requirement.

Closing date and application instructions

Submission Deadline
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at www.undp.org or http://jobs.undp.org no later than 04 December 2015.

General enquiries regarding the vacancy announcements may be addressed to recruitment.bw@undp.org

The selection process will be free, fair and very transparent.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Qualified women, qualified people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.