Deadline: 13 February 2016
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Support Officer in Bujumbura, Burundi. The duration for the post is of 12 months.
The Project Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the mission and coordinating mission progress and implementation.
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.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Support Officer will perform the following function-
- Support the Project Manager in ensuring UNOPS Policies and Procedures, Financial Rules and Regulations (FR&R) are adhered to for efficient project implementation and progress.
- Monitor project financials and advise the Project Manager accordingly.
- Track expenditure and take relevant action when required to revise budgets (realignment and amendment).
- Monitor and record best practices and innovative approaches within UNOPS FR&R; identify and show alternative options according to Activity needs.
- Managing information flows and overseeing change controls, risk registers and issue management; document and feedback lessons learned and best practices.
- Supporting the project planning process.
- Maintenance of all supporting project financial documents for audit and review processes.
- Management of work packages within the project as and when required.
- Assist the Project manager in monitoring of the project quality indicators and undertaking monthly assurance tasks on behalf of the Project Manager.
- Supervise Project Assistant(s) within the Team, to ensure work efficiency and quality at all times.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Logistics, Emergency Management, International Relations).
- A Master’s degree will be an asset.
- A minimum of 2 years relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of Project Management and Operations Management with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination.
- Experience in humanitarian emergency operating contexts, including humanitarian coordination mechanisms, donors, security, and operations management.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in Procurement, Finance, HR Management and administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage.
- Full working knowledge of English is essential.
- Fluency in French or more additional official UNOPS languages is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
