Project Officer

Project Officer supports UNDP by the Project Analyst works under the general supervision of Project Manager and collaborates closely with the project unit, environment programme team and operations team for the implementation of the project. The role also helps ensure effective project planning and implementation with the project team according to the official vacancy scope.

• The Project Analyst works under the general supervision of Project Manager and collaborates closely with the project unit, environment programme team and operations team for the implementation of the project
• Ensure effective project planning and implementation with the project team
• Compile and summarize information and data for the formulation of project work plans, draft annual/quarterly budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements, and on other specific project related topics or issues
• Provide comprehensive support in all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the project documents, annual work plans and other agreements between UNDP and responsible partners. Ensure quality of delivery by consultants, beneficiaries, and contracted companies; and communicate findings to the supervisor
• Ensure compliance of project business processes with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures (POPP) and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). When necessary, provide guidance to project staff on business processes, administrative and other requirements and procedures
• Support and advise on mainstreaming gender equality in the project implementation, including in data collection and compilation. Prepare gender equality background materials for use in discussions, briefings, and correspondence
• Provide administrative and logistical advice to ensure successful project delivery that includes organizing/coordinating project events and selecting appropriate venues, coordinating project procurement procedures, maintaining project records and files, recruiting project team members, and supporting contracting activities

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A minimum of 2 years (with master's degree) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience is required

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