Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants], Tbilisi, Georgia

## Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants], Tbilisi, Georgia - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: - Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. - Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments - Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers - Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. UNDP Georgia's Country Programme Document (CPD) 2026-2030 identifies effective governance as a key strategic priority and contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-2030, which aims to ensure that people in Georgia benefit from a more decentralized, inclusive, and accountable governance system, strengthened human rights protections, enhanced gender equality, and greater social cohesion. Despite progress achieved in advancing democratic governance and human rights, vulnerable and underrepresented groups in Georgia continue to face barriers to participation, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities and services. Recent developments have further affected the operating environment for civil society organizations and community groups working with youth, LGBTI persons, religious minorities, ethnic minorities, and other disadvantaged populations. Challenges related to shrinking civic space, reduced access to resources, increasing social polarization, and growing protection concerns have reinforced the need for targeted interventions that strengthen community resilience, participation, leadership, and access to support mechanisms. Through the Democratic Governance Portfolio, UNDP supports initiatives aimed at strengthening the protection, inclusion, economic empowerment, and civic participation of vulnerable communities across Georgia. The portfolio promotes dialogue and advocacy, strengthens community-based organizations, advances social cohesion and resilience, expands economic empowerment opportunities, and supports meaningful participation of disadvantaged groups in public and civic life. In parallel, UNDP invests in youth empowerment and civic engagement through leadership development programmes, educational initiatives, youth forums, and support to youth-led initiatives, contributing to more inclusive and participatory governance. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Democratic Governance Team Leader, Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day management, coordination and supervision of the Project implementation. Ensure efficient overall project management - Ensure sound project management of and take full responsibility for the implementation of the project activities, as per the project documents and UNDP rules and regulations; - Develop annual activity and procurement work plans, as well as budgets based on expected year-end outputs, and ensure close monitoring of activities and delivery; - Provide direction and guidance to the Project Team; - Build, motivate and lead a highly performing team consisting of project personnel, expert consultants, service providers and conduct performance assessments of the team, as per UNDP rules and regulations; - Provide inputs in identification of linkages between the project and other related projects in UNDP, or beyond, maximizing the efficient and effective use of resources; - Secure proper and efficient use of project budget, as per the project document; - Manage financial allocations and approve expenditures according to authority delegated and ensure timely payments in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations; - Apply UNDP programming tools and policies as explained in the Results Management Guide; - Coordinate the recruitment of project personnel; - Ensure proper use and maintenance of project equipment and office records and any other documentation by the project personnel; - Comply with security and safety requirements and regulations and ensure the same are respected by all project personnel; - Coordinate the implementation of activities related to equality, inclusion, civic participation, youth engagement, and community resilience in accordance with approved workplans and project objectives. Provide policy advice and technical guidance - Provide conceptual guidance and technical advice to the Project team and project counterparts to support the implementation of initiatives promoting equality, inclusion, civic participation, youth engagement, human rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable and underrepresented groups, in line with UNDP priorities, national policies, and international human rights standards; - Guide the design of the Project's comprehensive assistance to civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other relevant stakeholders working in the field of equality, inclusion, and human rights, and provide technical advice in its delivery; - Participate in project-level committees, policy and capacity development working groups and events; - Ensure that achieved policy work is mainstreamed within the Project field work, other relevant UNDP-implemented interventions, as well as promote their applications beyond UNDP scope of work; - Provide strategic advice on equality, inclusion, human rights, equality, youth participation, and civic engagement in line with UNDP corporate priorities and international standards; - Lead the preparation of policy briefs, analytical papers, concept notes, and knowledge products supporting evidence-based programming and advocacy. Project monitoring, reporting and quality assurance based on the principle of result-based management - Review on a regular basis projects details, schedules, deliverables and budget as articulated in the Annual Work Plan - AWP (evidence of progress towards expected outputs, according to schedule, within budget) with the project team; - Monitor and analyze Project progress, using applicable monitoring & evaluation and risk management tools in UNDP Online Management Tool and Project Information Management System; - Manage and monitor the identified project risks and issues; submit new risks and issues to the donor for consideration and decision if required; update the status of project risks and issues by maintaining the logs; - Ensure timely submission of the Project Progress / Annual Narrative and Financial Reports and other reports as may be required by the UNDP and donor; - Monitor and analyze the project environment and progress, using applicable monitoring and evaluation and risk management tools where relevant; - Advice on timely readjustment of project strategies and corrective actions as necessary; - Conduct field visits and quality checks of project events, sites and activities; - Prepare analytical reviews and systematically capture lessons learnt from the project implementation and identify follow-up actions. Facilitate Knowledge management and gender equality - Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements; - Support continuous learning by the project team; - Ensure dissemination of information and knowledge management within the team for effective project implementation; - Ensure that achieved project key results, knowledge tools and products have been mainstreamed within the project field work, as well as within other relevant UNDP interventions and support their populariza