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Vacancy codeVA/2014/B5302/6001
Position titleProject Support Officer
LevelICS-10
Department/officeAFO, CIOH, Cote d'Ivoire
Duty stationAbidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Contract typeInternational ICA
Contract levelIICA-2
Duration1 year
Application period09-Oct-2014 to 31-Oct-2014
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peace building contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background Information - Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d’lvoire
Located in Abidjan, the UNOPS office in Cote d’Ivoire has developed a strong working relation with the Government and international partners over the past 15 years. It provides technical support in strategic development areas including elections; procurement and related capacity building; environment protection, water management and sanitation; and infrastructure rehabilitation and development.
Background Information - Job-specific
UNOPS services have been requested by UNOCI (United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire), to support the National Authority on DDR for the reinsertion of up 20000 ex-combatants in various regions of Côte d’Ivoire.
As a subsidiary organ of the United Nations, UNOPS has a large portfolio of experience providing project support to peacekeeping operations through its agile and flexible operational mechanism. UNOPS will offer specialist capacities based on its mandate and experience, while allowing for an extensive control of UNOCI on the project activities and budget allocation through the Project Board mechanism.
In this framework, UNOPS is looking for a Project Support Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project and will provide services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals.
The Project Support Officer is responsible for supporting the Project manager with the day-to-day operations of the mission and coordinating mission progress and implementation. He/she identifies operational and financial problems and proposes solutions in resolving them by taking appropriate action, drafting required correspondences to parties concerned and preparing reports. He/she shall provide analytical and management advice and support to the Mission Manager in all aspects of the mission with a focus on implementation, and procurement, HR and budget management.
Functional Responsibilities
The Project Support Officer is responsible for supporting the Project manager with the day-to-day operations of the mission and coordinating mission progress and implementation. He/she identifies operational and financial problems and proposes solutions in resolving them by taking appropriate action, drafting required correspondences to parties concerned and preparing reports. He/she shall provide analytical and management advice and support to the Project Manager in all aspects of the mission with a focus on implementation, and procurement, HR and budget management.
It is understood that the Project Support Officer can be working in complex and challenging environments with limited resources. He/she shall perform the following specific duties:
Implementation
- Supports Project manager in direct implementation of mission plans,
- Monitors and analyse the project budget,
- Controls the cash flow, follow and report on expenses,
- Proposes budget revision and initiate corrective action when necessary,
- Manages assigned delivery of work packages and taking responsibility for progress,
- Coordinates and liaise with the Project Manager on the progress of mission implementation,
- Provides management support and advice to the operations of the mission, including HR Management, Finance and Procurement
- Advises the Project Manager of any deviations from the plan,
- General operations troubleshooting and problem solving,
- Works with Project manager to identify and manage risks.
Stakeholder Management, Coordination and Liaison:
- Supports the coordination and management of communications,
- Provides support in liaising and building relationships with United Nations (UN) agencies and international non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs) for the purposes of facilitating activities and improving the quality and relevance of information analysis,
- Participates in meetings with UN agencies, NGO’s and other Stakeholders as required.
Procedures, monitoring and reporting:
- Ensures that all organizational policy is complied with,
- Provides substantive inputs and assist the Project Manager in the preparation of mission reports and documents,
- Maintains records of Project files and other support documents,
- Supports the Project Manager in maintaining the following: i. Electronic Blue File; ii. Procurement, HR and Finance files as required by those practices as per OD12.
- Manages the compilation, consolidation and analysis of relevant data of the mission,
- Assists the Project Manager in the preparation of project completion reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations,
- Supports the Project Manager in managing budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met,
- Alerts PM on shortfalls and over-expenditures.
General Duties
- Ensures that Local capacities are built at every level and opportunity for Project Support,
- Supports the completion of lessons learned as per reporting format,
- Ensures any other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
- Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural hazards and humanitarian crisis),
- Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
- Ability to lead and coach team members, if required
- Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.
- Understands the role of technology and business processes and constantly strives to better utilize these for achieving organisational goals.
Takes ownership for all responsibilities and honours commitments.
SKILLS
- Understanding of UN programmes, policies, and coordination mechanisms,
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, and operations management
- Strong computer skills, including database and information management ability an asset.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
An Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline.
A Bachelor’s degree in combination with seven (7) years of relevant and progressive professional experience specifically in the field of project management and operations management with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination, including at least 2 years experience of UN Systems may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of project management and operations management with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination including at least 2 years experience in the UN Systems.
Experience in liaising with government officials, representatives of international and national organizations, private sector companies and other stakeholders will be an advantage,
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in procurement, finance, HR management and administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage,
Fluency in French is required, good knowledge of English is desirable
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA 2
Contract duration: 1 year
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Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
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