Project Management Support - Senior Officer

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Component 2 focuses on biodiversity monitoring and planning.

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Facilitate regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners. Job Highlight Drive efficient project delivery and achieve impactful results by coordinating and monitoring project activities.

About The Project Office The Blueing the Caspian Sea (BCSP) project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the World Bank, aims to strengthen pollution monitoring systems and biodiversity planning in priority sites of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

UNOPS has been selected as the Executing Agency to support governments in improving the quality, consistency, and comparability of environmental data, as well as enhancing the management of critical marine and coastal ecosystems.

The project consists of three components: Strengthening pollution monitoring Strengthening biodiversity planning Project coordination, monitoring, and evaluation Component 1 focuses on establishing the state of pollution at a regional level by developing systemic approaches for monitoring, assessing, and acting on the critical impact of pollution (on biodiversity, ecosystem health, and water quality) across the three countries.

Additionally, it aims to provide technical assistance to facilitate national-level consultative and collaborative mechanisms for private and public sectors within the oil and gas industry to engage with other sectors active in the Caspian Sea.

It will achieve this by conducting studies on keystone species and analyzing existing institutions and regulatory frameworks.

The component will also offer technical assistance for creating management plans for protected areas and will develop conservation and evaluation measures for flagship species, specifically the Caspian seal and sturgeon populations. Component 3 focuses on the technical implementation of project activities.

This includes project activity planning, procuring technical assistance, monitoring and evaluating project results, generating progress reports, and managing ESF compliance, which involves establishing a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).

Role Purpose The Project Management Support Senior Officer supports the effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful delivery of results within scope, time, cost and quality parameters.

The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution and reporting; contributes to risk and performance management; and ensures timely communication with partners and stakeholders.

Through proactive client focus and problem‑solving, the Senior Officer helps drive efficient project delivery and achievement of results in line with organizational and donor/client expectations.

Functions / Key Results Expected Project Delivery and Performance Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation plans, ensuring all project outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including the preparation of materials and reports. Integrate sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality considerations into all project stages. Support full implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards across all activities.

Conduct or participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners. Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.

Track project progress against scope, schedule, cost and quality indicators, providing early warning on deviations and proposing corrective actions. Conduct regular reviews of project data, milestones, and performance indicators to assess delivery status. Maintain dashboards and monitoring tools to support evidence‑based decision‑making.

Provide quality assurance for project deliverables, reports and documentation submitted by donors/partners. Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination Build and maintain productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders. Support the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, activities and results through timely and accurate information. Knowledge Building and Sharing Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.

Participate in knowledge‑sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned. Conduct research on project management‑related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.

Education Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required. Desired A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.

Experience Requirements Required Relevant experience in project management or related areas. Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G‑Suite, etc.) and web‑based management systems is required.

Desired Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organisations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr