The Project Management Support Specialist reports to the Infrastructure Projects Team Leader who provides broad supervision and guidance. The role is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Infrastructure Projects Team Leader with the day-to-day operations and liaise with the donor, government stakeholders and working group focal points on all project related matters.
The Project Management Support Specialist will also maintain a close eye on the operational and financial performance, identifies probable issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinate resolution as per action-items assigned, drafting required correspondences to stakeholders concerned and preparation of reports. He/She is most likely required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.
The specific responsibilities of the Project Management Support Specialist include:
1. Project implementation
2. Financial and procurement management
3. Grant Management
4. Project monitoring and reporting
i. Complete and update project documentation in oneUNOPS Projects
ii. Procurement, HR and Finance files as required by Organizational Directive (OD) 12.
5. Stakeholder management, coordination and liaison
6. Knowledge management and innovation
7. Development and Planning
The Project Management Support Specialist directly impacts on achievement of project results by assisting the Infrastructure Projects Team Leader to adhere to project management methods and strategies, reduced risks, cut costs and improved success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.Experience:
A minimum of at least 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience is required, specifically in the field of Project Management with experience of successful implementation and/or oversight of programmes and projects.
Knowledge of UN rules and regulations with regards to grant management, procurement and financial procedures is an asset.
Experience in dealing with large financial systems with budgets is an asset.
Strong experience with data analysis, management reporting and project management tools and information management systems is an asset.
Language
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.