Programme Management Support Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the UN, supporting partners in implementing peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects globally. The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) within UNOPS focuses on diverse operations, including those in challenging environments. This role supports the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Alternative Development Programme in Afghanistan, aiming to foster sustainable livelihoods and prevent illicit crop cultivation.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Support Officer provides crucial technical support for the UNODC Alternative Development Programme in Afghanistan, focusing on market development, trade promotion, certification, and private sector engagement. This role is instrumental in strengthening agricultural value chains, improving market access for beneficiaries, and facilitating the acquisition of certifications like ISO and organic standards. By fostering partnerships with various stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector entities, and community organizations, the incumbent contributes to the programme's objective of creating sustainable economic opportunities and reducing reliance on illicit crop cultivation, thereby supporting national and regional stability.
Responsibilities
The Programme Management Support Officer will assist the AD Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist and project team in planning and implementing activities related to market development, trade promotion, and private sector engagement. This includes supporting the development of annual work plans, preparing project concepts, and conducting market and value chain analyses to identify opportunities. The role involves facilitating market linkages between producers, traders, and business organizations, and supporting business development, quality assurance, and certification processes. Responsibilities also include monitoring project implementation, ensuring compliance with objectives and policies, preparing various reports, and participating in coordination meetings and field visits. Promoting gender-responsive and sustainable approaches is integral to all market-related interventions.
Work Experience
Required experience includes work in agriculture value chain development, trade promotion, and market access initiatives, along with relevant project management experience. Desired experience includes working in multicultural environments or with UN system organizations in a developing country, and experience with developmental programmes/projects.
Skills
Agriculture, Business Networking, Documentation, Market Development, Planning, Private Sector Engagement, Project Implementation, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement.