Project Management Support - Officer
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) supports sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding globally. It collaborates with governments, financial institutions, and UN agencies on project management, fund management, and HR support. This role specifically supports the UNODC's Regional Programme for South-Eastern Europe, focusing on strengthening rule of law and anti-corruption efforts in Albania through a new National Criminal Intelligence and Strategic Communications Platform.
Job Purpose
The Project Management Support Officer will provide essential day-to-day implementation and coordination support for the National Criminal Intelligence and Strategic Communications Platform (NCISCP) project in Albania. Working under the UNODC Programme Officer, the role is crucial for ensuring the project's timely, coherent, and results-oriented delivery. This involves supporting all phases from planning and implementation to monitoring and reporting, facilitating effective coordination among national institutions, technical experts, and other stakeholders. The officer will play a key role in managing project information, preparing documentation, and ensuring that project activities align with work plans, budgets, and indicators, while proactively identifying and addressing risks and bottlenecks to achieve project objectives.
Responsibilities
Support comprehensive project planning, implementation, and monitoring, including the preparation and updating of work plans and project documents. Coordinate and follow up on project activities with national counterparts and various stakeholders, maintaining accurate records of decisions. Assist in the implementation of NCISCP platform-related activities, such as data mapping, requirements gathering, and user capacity-building, in collaboration with technical experts. Monitor project milestones, deliverables, expenditures, and risks, promptly reporting any delays or bottlenecks to management for corrective action. Facilitate procurement, contracting, and financial processes, including preparing terms of reference and monitoring deliverables. Support the organization and delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building activities, including workshops and training sessions. Manage project reporting, data, and knowledge management, maintaining databases and preparing progress reports and other documentation. Compile, validate, and analyze project monitoring data to support analytical and reporting products.
Work Experience
Required experience includes project/programme management, implementation, coordination, and monitoring, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and results reporting. Proficiency in MS Office and web-based management tools is essential. Experience in rule of law, anti-corruption, or public administration projects, particularly within Albania or with international organizations, is advantageous.
Skills
Communication, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management.