Project Management Support – Senior Associate

Application period: 09-May-2024 to 26-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

• Full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations of project management, financial processes, financial records and reports, and audit follow-up, human resources management, procurement processes; implementation of the effective internal control framework.
• Support all aspects of project implementation and service delivery in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations; monitor progress for all project agreements under his/her responsibility, anticipating operational and budgetary issues and taking pre-emptive action.
• Provide operational, budgetary, and financial guidance to project personnel.
• Initiate procurement of goods or services by requesting quotations or proposals, examining cost estimates, evaluating cost-effectiveness and compliance with provisions contained in the UNOPS Procurement Manual and related guidelines. Actively follow up from procurement award to contract issuance and management.
• Support in verification of accuracy of transactions and completeness of documentation.
• Initiate action and certification for approval at the higher level as may be required. Monitor expenditures, regularly inform supervisor and clients of budget status and any need to reallocate resources to meet objectives.
• Prepare project budgets, including budget revisions in consultation with the Finance Team, regular analysis and reporting on the budget situation; monitor expenditures against budget allotments and report on variances.
• Track, maintain, and report on assets and non-expendable property and equipment and ensure that physical verification of assets and equipment is performed on a regular schedule, and that any discrepancies are fully investigated and resolved.
• Monitor project expenditure and liaise closely with Finance to ensure all necessary budget functions are performed and funds are utilized in time.
• Routinely monitor financial reports in oneUNOPS for unusual activities, transactions, and investigate anomalies or unusual transactions related to the project.
• Support the recruitment, training, supervision, management, and deployment of international and national personnel in liaison with HR at various levels to projects.
• Ensure that requisitions are created according to projects’ requirements within the budget line limits in liaison with the Logistics & Procurement Units.
• Liaise with the Procurement Unit for purchase orders, contracts, and payment requests.
• Clear payment requests prior to submission to the Finance Unit.
• Provide support to Project Manager in the preparation of work plans, project documents, and project proposals where required.
• Provide reporting and information on project status and lead the project closure process.
• Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Language Requirements:

• Education:
• Advanced University Degree (Masters Equivalent) is required.
• A first-level university degree or high school diploma in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Professional certification in accounting is an asset.

• Work Experience:
• Between 1 and 7 years (depending on level of education) of continuous experience in administrative and financial project support.
• Knowledge of UNOPS ERP is an asset.
• Knowledge of the regulations and policies of UNOPS is an asset.

• Language Skills:
• Fluency in oral and written French and English is required.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.