Project Management Support - Senior Officer

Organizational Context

The UNOPS Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) manages operations across 12 countries, focusing on sustainable impact in areas like health, education, and environmental management. The Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna serves as a hub, delivering technical expertise and infrastructure solutions. This role supports the Blueing the Caspian Sea (BCSP) project, a GEF and World Bank initiative focused on improving pollution monitoring and biodiversity planning in the Caspian Sea region.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Senior Officer is crucial for the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Blueing the Caspian Sea project. This role ensures project activities are delivered successfully within defined scope, time, cost, and quality parameters. It provides essential analytical and operational support for project planning, execution, and reporting, actively contributing to risk and performance management. By maintaining proactive client focus and employing problem-solving skills, the Senior Officer drives efficient project delivery and helps achieve impactful results, aligning with organizational objectives and donor expectations for environmental data improvement and ecosystem management in the Caspian Sea.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Support Senior Officer will contribute to developing and updating detailed project implementation plans, ensuring timely delivery of outputs within budget and quality standards. This includes providing logistical and operational support for missions and workshops, and integrating sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality into all project stages. The role also involves supporting the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards and conducting field missions for monitoring. Key responsibilities include coordinating the preparation and submission of reports, tracking project progress against key indicators, identifying deviations, and proposing corrective actions. The officer will conduct regular reviews of project data, maintain monitoring tools, and ensure quality assurance for project deliverables. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, facilitating communication, and supporting the organization of meetings and consultations are also vital. Furthermore, the role will contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and training sessions on project management.

Work Experience

Relevant experience in project management or related areas is required. Demonstrable proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems is essential. Experience working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country, as well as experience in development or humanitarian contexts, is desired.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management

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