Summary of functions:
1. Project Implementation
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Maintain thorough
knowledge of the project, as well as an understanding of how that impacts the
other stakeholders
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Monitor,
coordinate, and communicate strategic objectives of the project to EU
·
Facilitate
communications between UN and EU for project related issues
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Work with project
staff members to develop a greater understanding of the project and any issues
that arise
·
Develop and foster
relationships between UN and EU, stakeholders, and other entities
·
Collect, analyze,
and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the
relationship between EU and UN
·
Compile reports
about particular incidents, events, or updates about important issue for the
project
·
Proactively solve
conflicts and address issues that could occur between parties
·
Act as a
representation to the EU
Carry out any
other duties and projects as required by the Project Manager
2. Project
monitoring and reporting
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Provide
substantive inputs to assist the Project Manager in the preparation of project reports
and documents.
·
Assist the Project
Manager in the preparation of project completion reports and ensure compliance
with contractual obligations.
3. Stakeholder management,
coordination and liaison
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Support the
coordination and management of communications.
·
Liaise and build
relationships between UNOPS and EU for the purposes of facilitating activities
and improving the quality and relevance of information analysis.
·
Liaise and build
relationship with EU delegations in the Red Sea region, in particular with the
EU delegation in Yemen. Participate in meetings with EU delegations as
required.
Participate in
meetings with UN agencies, NGO’s and other Stakeholders as required.
4. Knowledge
management and innovation
·
Support the compilation
of lessons learned as per defined reporting format.
·
Ensure that Local
capacities are built at every level and opportunity for Project Support.
·
Contribute to the
dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning
and knowledge building.
Contribute to
expertise in tools and techniques
The
Project Support Officer directly impacts on achievement of project results by
assisting the Project Manager 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.