Project Management Specialist

The PMU seeks to recruit an international consultant in the capacity of Cash Project Management Specialist. The Consultant is expected to be primarily home-based and undertake periodic in-country missions to Kabul. On a case-by-case basis field travel may also need to be undertaken, which would be planned in consultation with the Consultant, and according to the progress made in implementation of deliverables. Should field travel be required, the Travel arrangements would be made by the Country Office. The Consultant will engage in critical cash project planning and management processes necessary for implementing complex Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) projects and Incentive Payments projects.

Qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A university degree in social sciences, education, economics, data analytics, project management, or related field.  Any other additional certification in a field directly related to this assignment is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cash transfer project management is required.
• Experience in large scale and complex cash transfers is required from emergency operational context is required
• Cash transfer experience with UNICEF, demonstrating knowledge of policies and procedures is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) for project management is required.
• Demonstrated risk awareness and management experience in project management is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of beneficiary data management systems for cash transfer projects is required; knowledge of UNICEF HOPE system is an advantage.
• An understanding of ERP systems for budget and financial management is required; knowledge of UNICEF VISION is an advantage.
• Knowledge of engagement with financial/ money service providers is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities is required.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and also provide leadership to teams is an advantage.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/579883