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The Resource Planning and Management Division (RPMD) supports the Project Management Office in the promotion of its strategic planning development agenda. It achieves this by managing a dynamic and harmonized, integrated workforce based on a comprehensive analysis that enhances PMO’s administrative performance. From sourcing to performance management and optimization, RPMD oversees core PMO functions, such as human resources, strategic planning, scientific research, and administrative affairs.
The role
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Executive Project Manager, the Manager, Resource Planning & Management Division (RPMD) has the overall responsibility for plan and manage project human and technical resources. S/he supports the implementation of the corporate resource mobilization strategy and provides further advice on strategic resource management.
S/he performs overall management of resources and management activities, including administrative affairs, human resources, strategic planning and research.
Responsibilities
As delegated by the Executive Project Manager, RPMD Manager will work to perform the following tasks and duties:
Oversight of the project human resources, including the designing and implementing of efficient hiring, appointment and recruitment process across the project portfolios.
Support preparation of cost-sharing and other funding agreements, monitor their implementation and reporting requirements.
Analyse the project portfolio from the risk management point of view and propose appropriate mitigation strategies/steps.
Management of financial resources of the projects through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources in accordance with the PMO rules and regulations.
Prepare strategic materials, briefs and/or position papers on the project resources status.
Lead the formulation and continuous refinement of the operational policies and procedures of the PMO.
Advise the Project Manager on policy issues relating to resources and management, particularly those affecting the PMO’s delivery.
Actively seek and promote innovative methodologies and lead the development of supporting policies/tools to encourage learning and knowledge sharing.
Skills and Experience
Experience in results-based project implementation and management.
Experience in managing teams and promoting their capacity development.
Prior experience with international development and/or non-profit organizations, and/or working in a start-up business environment, is required.
Excellent verbal and written communications, networking, and presentation skills (in English).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands in order to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will be:
Committed to, and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Sudan Vision 2030 .
A strategic thinker who is adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, able to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes.
Outgoing, straightforward, and creative.
Able to work independently and take initiative.
Results oriented.
Team-focused, enjoy working as part of an active group of highly engaged individuals, sharing information readily with co-workers, and listening to and respecting others; able and willing to assist co-workers in the development of their own professional skills in order to ensure the team’s success.
A person who presents a high degree of maturity, honesty, trust, sophistication, and integrity and cultivates these qualities in others.
Competencies
Professionalism.
Planning and Organizing.
Communications skills.
Client orientation.
Functional Competencies
Shares knowledge and experience, and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions.
Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data, identify and resolve operational problems Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work.
Ability to supervise and train support staff.
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Remains calm, in control even under pressure.
Education First-level degree or equivalent in professional areas directly related to the project such as environmental studies, development, programme management, or meteorology.
Language Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential for this position.
Additional Considerations
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the Sudan Vision 2030 .
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The incumbent is responsible for abiding by security policies, administrative instructions, plans, and procedures of the Sudan Vision 2030 .
Sudan’s Policy Advisory Group (SPAG) is an independent, voluntary-based, and non-partisan group of Sudanese experts who provide an essential practitioner perspective on emerging social, political, and development contexts. SPAG offers advice on maximising the contribution of policy advocacy and research in policymaking, toward building a new strategic roadmap for the Republic of Sudan.
Sudan Vision 2030 is a policy-based project for a multistage national strategic vision that represents Sudanese people’s aspirations for a better future. The vision aim at creates the needed shift to transform Sudan into a leading country in Africa by the year 2030. From the economy to governance, and the rule of law to repositioning Sudan on the global agenda, Sudan Vision 2030 demonstrated a solid commitment and a national passion for change and development.