PIU Head - World Bank Project

Description
The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of day-to-day operations to ensure the implementation of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project in a timely, effective, efficient and results-oriented manner and in compliance with the Financing Agreement, the World Bank rules and legislation of Uzbekistan.

Requirements
• University degree in areas such as economics, finance, business administration and other related fields;
• Extensive experience in managing and administering large projects, involving multiple sub-projects, contractors and agencies;
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in project management in both the public and private sectors, projects or international institutions (World Bank, EBRD, IMF, UNO);
• Knowledge of digital government and digital economy principles and related fields;
• Experience with competitively bid procurements;
• Knowledge of World Bank Procurement Policies and Procedures;
• Strong organizational and managerial skills;
• Skills to communicate, draft various kinds of project documentation and reports;
• Excellent knowledge of the Uzbek, Russian and English languages;
• Computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office, Internet Explorer).

Responsibilities
The Project Manager shall undertake the following tasks:
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the project.
• Review and report regularly to the General Director of IT Park on the overall progress and results against operating and financial objectives.
• Work closely with the project’s procurement, finance and legal teams to institutionalize and ensure the sustainability of the project’s deliverables.
• Provide strategic support and assistance in all administrative and financial areas as required and monitor cost effectiveness, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate and ensure the effectiveness of procurement and financial units in line with procurement and financial rules and procedures.
• Ensure coordination and efficient integration of all project’s deliverables with other relevant projects funded by WB or other development partners.
• Coordinate the recruitment and human resource management of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion project personnel.
• Coordinate the development and update of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project’s Operational Manual (POM) when modifications or supplements to them are needed.
• Coordinate the development and periodic update, as needed, of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project’s Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) and Procurement Plan (PP).
• Coordinate the development and periodic update, as needed, of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project’s safeguards documents.
• Manage and coordinate operational aspects of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project implementation, as specified in the Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and the Financing Agreement, under the supervision of the General Director of IT Park and the Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies.
• Coordinate and ensure the efficient functioning of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and consultants.
• Represent the PIU in its relations with the State, national and international organizations and institutions, donors and persons that provide finances, other legal entities and individuals, projects’ beneficiaries, etc.
• Act on behalf of the PIU without a special mandate and represent its interests in relation to public authorities, courts, banking institutions, and other public/private legal entities.
• Serve as the coordination focal point between IT Park as implementing entity for the project and the World Bank team on matters related to the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project implementation.
• Serve as the communication focal point between project’s consultants and WB to ensure timely provision and exchange of project information related to cross-cutting activities under the project.
• Interact with the World Bank representatives on matters pertaining to project implementation, consultation and coordination, and the activities of the consultants.
• Provide guidance to the project’s Consultants and Specialists, as needed, on project implementation, based on the feedback received through periodic consultations with the WB team.
• Monitor the progress under the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project implementation plan and procurement plan and ensure synchronization with the Government and project’s priorities.
• Coordinate the implementation/completion of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project tasks in a timely manner as to achieve progress toward the project milestones and propose appropriate adjustments, if necessary.
• Monitor, supervise and coordinate the work of the project consultants and specialists to ensure synergy and consistency between project activities across all components.
• Ensure efficient oversight of the work of the contractors and ensure timely delivery of deliverables and products.
• Coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and reporting process of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion project in accordance with the World Bank standard Project Implementation Status & Results Report (ISR) and the final Project Implementation Completion Report (ICR).
• Build, develop, and sustain cross-sectorial business relationships to support the implementation of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project and digital governance development agenda.
• Ensure successful execution and operational management of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project.