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	* '''Certifications''': Project management certifications desirable.		* '''Certifications''': Project management certifications desirable.
	* '''Language Skills''': Fluency in English required; knowledge of other European languages an advantage.		* '''Language Skills''': Fluency in English required; knowledge of other European languages an advantage.
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	=== Qualifications and Experience ===		=== Qualifications and Experience ===
	* '''Education''': Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.		* '''Education''': Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
	* '''Experience''': Previous project management experience appreciated but not required; academic or multi-institutional settings a plus. APMs receive agile training during the first three months.		* '''Experience''': Previous project management experience appreciated but not required; academic or multi-institutional settings a plus. '''APMs''' receive agile training during the first three months.
	* '''Certifications''': Project management certifications desirable.		* '''Certifications''': Project management certifications desirable.
	* '''Language Skills''': Fluency in English required; knowledge of other European languages an advantage.		* '''Language Skills''': Fluency in English required; knowledge of other European languages an advantage.

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	== Agile Project Managers ==		== Agile Project Managers ==
	The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP and TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.		The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP and Task Teams]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.

	=== Specific tasks ===		=== Specific tasks ===

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	== Agile Project Managers ==		== Agile Project Managers ==
	*The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[~~Work Packages~~\|WP]] and ~~[[Task Teams\|~~TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.		The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP and TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.

	=== Specific tasks ===		=== Specific tasks ===

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	== Agile Project Managers ==		== Agile Project Managers ==
	* ~~'''[[Agile project Manager\|Agile Project Manager (APM)]]''':~~ The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Work Packages\|WP]] and [[Task Teams\|TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.		*The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Work Packages\|WP]] and [[Task Teams\|TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.

	=== Specific tasks ===		=== Specific tasks ===

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== Agile Project Managers ==
* '''[[Agile project Manager|Agile Project Manager (APM)]]''': The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Work Packages|WP]] and [[Task Teams|TT]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.

=== Specific tasks ===
* '''Vision and Objectives alignment''':
** Clearly communicate and regularly reinforce the project long-term vision and objectives to WP and TT.
** Collaborate with the [[Executive Coordinator|EC]] to ensure that project implementation at WP and TT levels respects scope boundaries.
* '''Stakeholder Engagement and Communication''':
** Engage with key stakeholders across the alliance to understand their needs and expectations (VR/VP, WP1, UOs).
** Maintain open and transparent communication channels, keeping stakeholders informed about progress, risks, issues, and changes.
* '''Agile Practices Implementation''':
** Implement the Agile methodology as described in the Agile Management Guide to support WP and TT co-leaders and teams.
** Facilitate iterative monthly planning cycles to continuously refine TT plans, adapting to feedback and changes dynamically.
* '''Empowering and Supporting Teams''':
** Empower WP and TT to self-organize and take ownership of their work, fostering accountability and autonomy.
** Provide guidance and support to WP and TT co-leaders and teams, helping them overcome challenges and improve processes.
* '''Managing Interdependencies''':
** Identify, map, and manage interdependencies within and across WPs.
** Facilitate cross-team meetings and workshops to coordinate efforts and resolve dependency issues.
* '''Continuous Improvement and Learning''':
** Lead regular retrospectives and feedback sessions to identify and implement improvements.
** Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring teams respond effectively to change.
* '''Risk and Issues Management''':
** Proactively identify and manage risks and issues within and across WPs.
** Collaborate with WP and TT co-leaders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
* '''Resource and Budget Management''':
** Monitor budget spending vs planned, in collaboration with the [[Financial manager|Financial Manager]], ensuring resources are used effectively to support Task execution.
* '''Performance Measurement and Reporting''':
** Collaborate with TT5.4 to develop meaningful metrics to measure project success, team performance, and value delivery.
** Provide regular reports and updates to the [[Executive Coordinator|EC]] and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
* '''Quality Assurance and Control''':
** Continuously monitor the quality of Task outputs, processes, and practices, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with established QA standards.
** Facilitate regular quality reviews across WPs, in collaboration with TT1.3, to ensure Task outcomes meet specified criteria and stakeholder expectations.
** Ensure feedback loops integrate quality assessments and improvements into TT planning cycles, promoting a culture of excellence.

=== Key Competencies and Skills ===
* '''Agile Mindset''': Deep understanding of agile principles and practices, adaptable to a multi-institutional context.
* '''Leadership''': Leads by example, inspires teams, and promotes continuous improvement.
* '''Communication''': Excellent skills in engaging stakeholders across cultural and operational backgrounds.
* '''Collaboration''': Fosters a collaborative environment and strong teamwork.
* '''Problem-Solving''': Analytical skills to navigate and resolve complex challenges.
* '''Adaptability''': Flexible in changing circumstances with proactive risk management.
* '''Technical Proficiency''': Skilled in agile project management tools and techniques.
* '''Quality Focus''': Strong focus on QA and control, experienced in establishing and maintaining standards.

=== Qualifications and Experience ===
* '''Education''': Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
* '''Experience''': Previous project management experience appreciated but not required; academic or multi-institutional settings a plus. APMs receive agile training during the first three months.
* '''Certifications''': Project management certifications desirable.
* '''Language Skills''': Fluency in English required; knowledge of other European languages an advantage.

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	~~== Agile Project Managers ==~~		The '''Agile Project Manager (APM)''' for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|Task Teams]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Co-Leaders\|Task co-leaders]], [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.
	The Agile Project Manager (APM) for the UNITA Alliance is pivotal in supporting and guiding [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP and Task Teams]] across the alliance. This role focuses on ensuring effective project management, fostering collaboration, managing interdependencies, and driving the successful implementation of agile practices in a multi-institutional environment. The APM works closely with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]], the WP and Task co-leaders, [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]], and institutional stakeholders to achieve the alliance’s strategic objectives.

	=== Specific tasks ===		=== Specific tasks ===
	* '''Vision and Objectives alignment''':		* '''Vision and Objectives alignment''':
	** Clearly communicate and regularly reinforce the project long-term vision and objectives to WP and TT.		** Clearly communicate and regularly reinforce the project long-term vision and objectives to [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|TT]].
	** Collaborate with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]] to ensure that project implementation at WP and TT levels respects scope boundaries.		** Collaborate with the [[Executive Coordinator\|EC]] to ensure that project implementation at [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|TT]] levels respects scope boundaries.
	* '''Stakeholder Engagement and Communication''':		* '''Stakeholder Engagement and Communication''':
	** Engage with key stakeholders across the alliance to understand their needs and expectations (VR/VP, WP1, UOs).		** Engage with key stakeholders across the alliance to understand their needs and expectations ([[VR/VP\|VR/VP]], [[Governance,_management_and_quality\|WP1]], [[UNITA Offices\|UOs]]).
	** Maintain open and transparent communication channels, keeping stakeholders informed about progress, risks, issues, and changes.		** Maintain open and transparent communication channels, keeping stakeholders informed about progress, risks, issues, and changes.
	* '''Agile Practices Implementation''':		* '''Agile Practices Implementation''':
	** Implement the Agile methodology as described in the Agile Management Guide to support WP and TT co-leaders and teams.		** Implement the Agile methodology as described in the Agile Management Guide to support [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Co-Leaders\|Task co-leaders]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|teams]].
	** Facilitate iterative monthly planning cycles to continuously refine TT plans, adapting to feedback and changes dynamically.		** Facilitate iterative monthly planning cycles to continuously refine [[Task_Team_Members\|TT]] plans, adapting to feedback and changes dynamically.
	* '''Empowering and Supporting Teams''':		* '''Empowering and Supporting Teams''':
	** Empower WP and TT to self-organize and take ownership of their work, fostering accountability and autonomy.		** Empower [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|TT]] to self-organize and take ownership of their work, fostering accountability and autonomy.
	** Provide guidance and support to WP and TT co-leaders and teams, helping them overcome challenges and improve processes.		** Provide guidance and support to [Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Co-Leaders\|Task co-leaders]] and [[Task_Team_Members\|teams]], helping them overcome challenges and improve processes.
	* '''Managing Interdependencies''':		* '''Managing Interdependencies''':
	** Identify, map, and manage interdependencies within and across WPs.		** Identify, map, and manage interdependencies within and across [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WPs]].
	** Facilitate cross-team meetings and workshops to coordinate efforts and resolve dependency issues.		** Facilitate cross-team meetings and workshops to coordinate efforts and resolve dependency issues.
	* '''Continuous Improvement and Learning''':		* '''Continuous Improvement and Learning''':
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	** Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring teams respond effectively to change.		** Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring teams respond effectively to change.
	* '''Risk and Issues Management''':		* '''Risk and Issues Management''':
	** Proactively identify and manage risks and issues within and across WPs.		** Proactively identify and manage risks and issues within and across [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WPs]].
	** Collaborate with WP and TT co-leaders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.		** Collaborate with [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WP]] and [[Task_Team_Co-Leaders\|Task co-leaders]] to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
	* '''Resource and Budget Management''':		* '''Resource and Budget Management''':
	** Monitor budget spending vs planned, in collaboration with the ~~[[Financial manager\|~~Financial Manager]], ensuring resources are used effectively to support Task execution.		** Monitor budget spending vs planned, in collaboration with the Financial Manager, ensuring resources are used effectively to support Task execution.
	* '''Performance Measurement and Reporting''':		* '''Performance Measurement and Reporting''':
	** Collaborate with TT5.4 to develop meaningful metrics to measure project success, team performance, and value delivery.		** Collaborate with [[UNITA_impact_observatory\|TT5.4]] to develop meaningful metrics to measure project success, team performance, and value delivery.
	** Provide regular reports and updates to the [[~~Executive Coordinator~~\|EC]] and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.		** Provide regular reports and updates to the [[Executive_Coordinator\|EC]] and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
	* '''Quality Assurance and Control''':		* '''Quality Assurance and Control''':
	** Continuously monitor the quality of Task outputs, processes, and practices, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with established QA standards.		** Continuously monitor the quality of Task outputs, processes, and practices, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with established QA standards.
	** Facilitate regular quality reviews across WPs, in collaboration with TT1.3, to ensure Task outcomes meet specified criteria and stakeholder expectations.		** Facilitate regular quality reviews across [[Structural_Viewpoint\|WPs]], in collaboration with [[UNITA_Quality_Assurance\|TT1.3]], to ensure Task outcomes meet specified criteria and stakeholder expectations.
	** Ensure feedback loops integrate quality assessments and improvements into TT planning cycles, promoting a culture of excellence.		** Ensure feedback loops integrate quality assessments and improvements into [[Task_Team_Members\|TT]] planning cycles, promoting a culture of excellence.

	=== Key Competencies and Skills ===		=== Key Competencies and Skills ===