Project Management Support - Senior Officer

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Asia Pacific Regional Office supports operations across 17 countries, focusing on infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management. The Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) has shifted its focus to life-saving initiatives and basic human needs, managing large-scale programs and providing inter-agency coordination. This role is within the context of the Verification of Claims and Expenditures Project (VCEP) and Payment of Verified Expenditures Project (PVEP), executed by UNOPS for the Asian Development Bank.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Senior Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project operational activities for the VCEP and PVEP projects. This position provides essential analytical and operational support throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting. The officer is responsible for contributing to effective risk and performance management, ensuring timely communication with partners and stakeholders, and proactively addressing challenges. By focusing on efficient project operations and problem-solving, this role directly contributes to achieving project results in line with UNOPS and donor expectations, particularly in resolving legacy financial obligations in Afghanistan.

Responsibilities

The role encompasses comprehensive project delivery and performance management, including developing and updating implementation plans, ensuring outputs meet scope, time, budget, and quality standards, and integrating sustainability and HSSE considerations. It involves coordinating the preparation and submission of timely narrative and financial reports, adhering to UNOPS and donor standards. Financial and administrative support includes monitoring project budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial reports, and implementing audit recommendations. Procurement and contract management involve monitoring purchase orders, coordinating services like travel and logistics, facilitating procurement requests, and ensuring adequate ICT support. HR and personnel administration includes supporting learning plans, managing HR data sheets, overseeing leave and entitlements, tracking recruitment status, and managing third-party contracts. The role also involves knowledge management, participating in sharing initiatives, and providing direct supervision to team members, fostering capacity development and process improvement.

Work Experience

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in project management or related fields is required with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a Master's degree. Proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems is essential. Experience in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, or developing countries, particularly in development or humanitarian contexts, is desirable.

Skills

Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Logistics Management, Project Implementation, Risk Management, Performance Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Procurement, Contract Management, HR Administration, Knowledge Management.

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