Project Manager -URBAN/Environment Engineering

Summary of key results:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior National Urban Program Officer, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:

1. Project/Programme Implementation: Ensure timely implementation of Project/Programme activities focusing on the achievement of the following results: - Provide technical assistance and support to the governmental counterparts (MoLG, PLA, LWSC, etc), project partners, and key stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery and alignment with project objectives.- Facilitate the participation of Habitat agenda partners in developing strategic policy

interventions addressing key land and planning challenges. - Build institutional capacity for improved performance through tailored training, provision of tools, and implementation of practical mechanisms to enhance performance and ensure sustainability of interventions.

- Monitor the financial performance of the projects and advise on necessary corrective measures to ensure alignment with planned budgets and objectives.

- Ensure overall quality, consistency, and coherence of the respective programme implementation, based on results achieved and strategic targets.

- Draw lessons learned and best practices and ensure proper knowledge management and dissemination with regards to urban planning issues in oPt.

2. Project/ Programme Management: Ensure effective management and timely execution of

Project/Programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

- Provide management support through delivering technical guidance and ensuring quality assurance and cost efficiency throughout the project implementation. 

- Coordinate comprehensive workplans and maintain close liaison with all implementing partners to ensure high quality and timely implementation of Agreements of Cooperation. 

- Ensure effective and efficient management of financial and administrative issues related to project implementation, including the preparation of necessary documentation and reports in compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.

 - Prepare project procurement plans and ensure timely procurement of goods and services, and initiate recruitment processes for all required project personnel. - Manage and supervise the performance of assigned staff and provide technical guidance and support when needed to maintain high standards of implementation.

 - Conduct periodic field visits to monitor progress of all project activities as per the project’s logframe.

- Assume full accountability for the effective management of the project and the implementation of its activities.

 - Promote UN-Habitat’s standards, methodologies and tools and strengthen information sharing with partners and stakeholders.

3. Project/Programme Development: Support the formulation and advancement of new Projects/Programmes focusing on the following results:

- Provide technical input into the development and revision of UN-Habitat Programme

Document for the occupied Palestinian territory.

- Identify key areas for interventions in the human settlements sector within the framework of the UN- Habitat New Urban Agenda, UN-Habitat Country Programme Document, Palestinian

National Development Plan, UNSDCF and relevant sectoral assessments, and in line with the incumbent’s technical specialization.

- Participate in the development and review of new project documents.

• - Negotiate with multi-lateral/bilateral partners and donors to mobilize resources and promote collaborative and joint initiatives.

4. Advisory services:

-Provide expert-level input on urban planning to ensure project activities are aligned with UN-Habitat’s global standards and the principles of sustainable urban development.

-Ensure all advisory support reflects UN-Habitat’s normative frameworks, including the New Urban Agenda and SDG 11, with a focus on inclusive, participatory, and climate-resilient planning.

-Support planning and development interventions in Area C, addressing spatial, legal, and institutional challenges through integrated and contextualized planning strategies.

-Collaborate with national government, local authorities, and civil society organizations to promote local ownership, institutional collaboration, and strengthen technical capacities.

-Contribute to the preparation of spatial development frameworks, urban policy documents, technical guidelines, and capacity-building materials tailored to the Palestinian context.

-Perform other related tasks as required to ensure effective coordination, quality assurance, and successful implementation of UN-Habitat’s urban planning and development initiatives