Project Manager

1. Project Planning and Implementation Management

-       Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project implementation plans, including detailed annual work plans (AWPs) with monthly targets, deliverables, and resource allocation

-       Establish clear project milestones, timelines, and performance indicators in alignment with the Project Appraisal Document and UNDP requirements

-       Ensure activities are implemented on time, within scope, and within allocated budget

-       Oversee day-to-day project operations and coordinate implementation across all project components

-       Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early and develop mitigation strategies for smooth project delivery

-       Lead quarterly and annual project planning exercises with all implementing partners and field teams

-       Maintain detailed project documentation and maintain an organized project management system

2. Financial and Administrative Management

-       Act as financial manager and retain ultimate responsibility for project financial resources

-       Prepare and manage detailed project budgets aligned with UNDP procedures and guidelines

-       Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and prepare comprehensive budget-versus-actual reports

-       Ensure timely processing of financial requisitions, advance of funds, direct payments, and reimbursements through UNDP systems

-       Prepare quarterly Combined Delivery Reports (CDR) and annual financial reports in compliance with UNDP requirements

-       Ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability of all financial records and documentation

-       Coordinate with financial management teams to ensure proper disbursement to implementing partners and beneficiary groups

-       Maintain compliance with UNDP financial regulations, national taxation laws, and operational guidelines

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

-       Establish and maintain robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks with clear indicators for tracking project progress, outputs, and outcomes

-       Oversee regular data collection and analysis systems to track progress against project targets

-       Prepare comprehensive quarterly and annual project implementation reviews for UNDP and project stakeholders

-       Compile and submit progress reports, annual donor reports, and final project reports within stipulated timelines

-       Coordinate with M&E specialists to develop verification mechanisms for project results

-       Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to wool processing value chain development, beneficiary income, skills training completion, and livelihood improvements

-       Prepare case studies, success stories, and project learning documentation for knowledge sharing

-       Conduct regular field monitoring to assess project quality and implementation compliance

4. Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Management

-       Serve as primary liaison between UNDP, STD, ASES, government agencies, and beneficiary communities

-       Establish and maintain regular communication with National Project Steering Committee members and project partners

-       Organize and facilitate Project Board meetings at least twice annually to review progress and approve course corrections

-       Develop and nurture relationships with all implementing agencies, NGOs, technical service providers, and CSR partners

-       Coordinate with government forestry divisions, wool development boards, and line departments for policy alignment and resource mobilization

-       Engage directly with beneficiary communities, self-help groups (SHGs), and producer organizations for participatory implementation

-       Build and maintain partnership networks with skill development institutes, technical training centers, and market linkage organizations

-       Facilitate knowledge exchange and coordination among various implementing partners

5. Wool Processing Value Chain Development

-       Provide technical oversight on wool processing activities, including procurement, quality assurance, and market linkage development

-       Support the establishment of community-based processing units and cooperative mechanisms

-       Oversee the development of market linkages connecting wool producers with processors, traders, and end-buyers

-       Coordinate value chain analysis studies to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement

-       Support the design and implementation of quality standards and grading protocols for processed wool products

-       Facilitate market research and commodity analysis to ensure beneficiary products meet market demand

-       Monitor supply chain efficiency and identify opportunities for value addition and product diversification

6. Skills Development and Capacity Building

-       Lead the coordination of vocational skills training programs in wool processing, wool-based entrepreneurship, and business management

-       Ensure training interventions are designed based on local demand and market requirements

-       Support the identification and engagement of technical training institutions and vocational education centers

-       Oversee training implementation, including trainer certification, curriculum alignment, and beneficiary assessment

-       Monitor skill acquisition outcomes and facilitate job placement support for trained individuals

-       Support capacity building programs for Self-Help Groups (SHGs), producer cooperatives, and community entrepreneurs

-       Ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion of marginalized communities in all capacity-building initiatives

7. Knowledge Management and Documentation

-       Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation systems

-       Ensure regular production of high-quality project reports, briefs, and knowledge products

-       Facilitate development and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned documentation

-       Support creation of multimedia content (photographs, short videos, case studies) from project activities

-       Maintain organized databases for project beneficiaries, implementing partners, and performance metrics

-       Prepare presentations and briefs for donor visits and stakeholder meetings

-       Document project learning for organizational knowledge sharing and future project design

8. Compliance and Quality Assurance

-       Ensure all project activities comply with UNDP regulations, national legislation, and organizational policies

-       Implement quality assurance mechanisms to maintain implementation standards

-       Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguarding policies

-       Support achievement of gender equality and social inclusion objectives across project activities

-       Conduct regular compliance audits and address gaps promptly

-       Maintain institutional and financial transparency in all project operations

9. Team Management and Coordination

-       Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination to project staff at head office and field levels

-       Lead project team meetings and ensure clear communication of project objectives and targets

-       Support recruitment and onboarding of project team members

-       Facilitate regular capacity building and professional development for project staff

-       Ensure field teams receive adequate technical and administrative support

-       Foster a collaborative team environment focused on project excellence and beneficiary outcomes

-       Manage performance evaluations and provide feedback to project staff

10. Donor Relations and Communications

-       Maintain regular, transparent communication with UNDP on all project matters

-       Provide timely updates and regular progress briefings to senior UNDP management

-       Coordinate donor field visits and facilitate steering committee meetings

-       Prepare donor presentations and quarterly/annual briefs

-       Respond promptly to donor requests for information or special reports

-       Represent ASES and project in donor meetings and sectoral platforms

-       Ensure all donor communications reflect accurate project status and achievements

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