Overview
The Project Management Support - Senior Officer will assist in the implementation of projects related to combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling, and supporting children's protection in Burkina Faso. The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation plans.
- Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues.
- Integrate sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality considerations into project stages.
- Conduct or participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.
- Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports.
- Track project progress against scope, schedule, cost and quality indicators.
- Conduct regular reviews of project data, milestones, and performance indicators.
- Maintain dashboards and monitoring tools.
- Provide quality assurance for project deliverables, reports and documentation.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners.
- Support the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
- Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, activities and results.
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
Required Experience
Relevant experience is work 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. Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
