Programme Manager – Infrastructure – European Union

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Programme Manager – Infrastructure

Functions and Duties:

Overall purpose

To assist the Team Leader of the Infrastructure Sectors (energy, transport, water supply and sanitation) of the Delegation in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the EDF funded projects in Zambia and COMESA region.

General Programme Management

• Manage the identification, formulation and implementation of the European Development Fund support programs in Infrastructure sectors in Zambia and the COMESA region, in line with the project cycle management approach and with specific focus on technical, administrative and financial project management issues.
• Collaborate with development partners in the development of financing arrangements and financial packaging/blending of priority infrastructure projects
• Regular monitoring of projects/contracts under the responsibility of the jobholder, including supervision of contractors, attendance of project/programme technical meetings, steering committees and field missions;
• Ensure mainstreaming of climate change measures as well as gender equality in relevant programmes/projects
• Ensure appropriate visibility of EU funded infrastructure programmes/projects
• Contract Management utilizing the existing ICT systems/tools
• Support policy dialogue with national authorities and regional bodies;
• Support coordination with cooperating partners and particularly with the EU Member States and with development and investment banks.
• Assist in the preparation of the team’s regular reporting, including inputs for annual reports, project fiches, thematic notes etc.;
• Assist in the preparation of briefings and speeches, preparation of official missions and  events;
• Perform any other activities assigned by the Team Leader matching the officer’s experience and professional background.

Budget and Finance

• Financial monitoring and initial verification of payment requests (in collaboration with the Finance and Contracts Section),
• Verify financial and budgetary aspects of programs carried out specifically in the areas of tendering, contracting, preparation of work plans and audits in accordance with applied manuals and circuits.
• Prepare and negotiate works, service, supply, grant contracts and contribution agreements

Internal Audit and Evaluations

• Support preparation and implementation of audits and evaluations for programmes and specific contracts

Job requirements

Formal education

• A university degree in Civil Engineering or related field; certified knowledge on project management and financing will be an advantage

Language skills

• Fluent in English, with very good writing skills;

Other skills

• Computer literacy (knowledge of MS Office, Internet, E-mail, other office tools)
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative; commitment and integrity; capacity to work in a team; ability to work and deliver under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands.
• Familiarity with EU project management procedures will be an advantage;

Experience

Relevant professional experience of at least 5 years, preferably with an international development organisation, incl. experience in infrastructure project management comprising appraisal and design stage, preparation/verification of BoQ and contract payment procedures.