National Project Manager Somalia Early Warning for All(Open to Tier 1 & 2 Applicants)
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:10 Aug 2026Job ID:35746Posted on:27 Jul 2026
Overview
Directs the Somalia Early Warnings for All project, coordinating delivery, finance, procurement, safeguards, risk management and reporting. The manager leads the project team and works with government, UN pillar agencies, donors and regional partners to deliver climate-resilience results.
Department: Resilience and Climate Change Portfolio, UNDP Somalia
Languages
Required: English, Somali
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and day-to-day delivery of the Early Warnings for All project
- Manage workplans, budgets, procurement, contracts and project personnel
- Monitor results, GCF indicators, co-financing, safeguards and the Gender Action Plan
- Maintain risk controls, audit readiness and donor reporting
- Coordinate technical quality with the Chief Technical Adviser and project partners
- Manage government communications, Project Board meetings and grievance mechanisms
- Develop knowledge products, lessons learned and a sustainability and exit strategy
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a relevant field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of experience
- At least five years of progressive project development and management experience with a master’s degree, or seven years with a bachelor’s degree
- Experience managing climate adaptation projects valued above USD 5 million
- Fluency in English and Somali
Skills
Large climate adaptation project managementResults-based management and monitoringFinancial, procurement and contract oversightRisk, safeguards and gender action plan managementGovernment and stakeholder coordinationTeam leadership and negotiation
Tools
Microsoft OfficeWeb-based management information systems
Additional info
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 vacancy
- Application requires a CV or P11, a one-page cover letter and three recent professional references