Project Management Support - Senior Officer

Organizational Context

UNOPS, the UN's operational arm, supports partners in delivering peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects globally. The Global Portfolios Office (GPO) leads multi-regional initiatives, working with governments and international institutions. This role supports the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in implementing its mandate, specifically focusing on crime prevention and criminal justice programs.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Senior Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities. This role provides crucial analytical and operational support throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting and risk management. By focusing on client needs and proactively solving issues, the Senior Officer contributes significantly to the efficient delivery of projects, ensuring they meet defined scope, time, cost, and quality parameters, and align with organizational and partner expectations for successful results.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include contributing to detailed project implementation plans, ensuring timely delivery of outputs within budget and quality standards. The role involves providing logistical and operational support for missions and workshops, integrating sustainability and HSSE standards, and conducting field missions for monitoring. The Senior Officer will coordinate the preparation and submission of project reports, track progress against key indicators, and provide early warnings on deviations. Additionally, the role entails building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, facilitating communication, and supporting the organization of meetings and consultations. Knowledge sharing and support for training sessions on project management are also integral parts of the role.

Work Experience

Required experience includes work in project management or related areas, and demonstrable proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems. Desirable experience includes working in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, developing countries, or on crime prevention and criminal justice issues.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Communication & Collaboration

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