Project Management Support - Officer

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Philippines, established in 2016, supports sustainable development through project management, procurement, and infrastructure services. The East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO) oversees operations across 24 countries, focusing on areas like climate change and sustainable development. This role is within the EU4BARMM programme, aimed at peacebuilding and inclusive governance in Mindanao.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Officer will provide crucial technical and operational coordination support to the Programme Manager, focusing on strengthening the Bangsamoro Law and Justice Coordinating Council (BLJCC) and other inter-agency mechanisms within the BARMM tri-justice system. This role is designed to enhance coherent engagement, ensure continuity in coordination efforts, and facilitate the effective implementation and monitoring of inter-agency commitments. The officer will manage day-to-day coordination processes, maintain documentation, follow up with stakeholders, and address operational coordination needs, all under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager, contributing to the overall success of the programme's peacebuilding and governance objectives.

Responsibilities

The role involves comprehensive coordination support for the BLJCC, including facilitating meetings, developing agendas and materials, and documenting outcomes. It requires maintaining communication with member institutions and stakeholders, ensuring alignment of BLJCC activities with programme priorities and timelines, and supporting the follow-through of agreed actions. Additionally, the officer will facilitate communication among key justice sector stakeholders to advance tri-justice systems support, identify operational coordination gaps, and provide inputs for programme reporting. Responsibilities also include maintaining organized records of coordination outputs, contributing to knowledge management by documenting lessons learned, and providing general operational coordination support for programme activities and inter-agency processes as needed.

Work Experience

Required experience includes programme coordination, governance, public administration, or justice sector work, supporting multi-stakeholder coordination processes, organizing and documenting meetings, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in preparing reports and coordination documentation is also necessary. Desirable experience includes working in conflict-affected contexts like BARMM, familiarity with justice sector institutions, supporting coordination platforms, and working with international organizations or donor-funded programmes.

Skills

Documentation, Facilitation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Knowledge Management, Project Coordination, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Writing

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