Project Officer- Restauration, renovation and rehabilitation

• Support the project manager in daily activities of the project, with a focus on coordinating hte implementation of Outputs one and three of the project;
• Assumes operational oversight and quality assurance of the rehabilitaion and renovation of the selected sites and surrounding areas, in cooperation with the implementing partner and/or construction company; 
• Development of Terms of references, Request for Proposal, and the other necessary documentation for tendering of renovation works;
• Review of proposal, technical drawings, and specifications showing the necessary works prepared by the implementing partner/contractor(s);
• Ensures that UNDP rules and regulations are implemented in all project activities; 
• Prepare regular updates, progress reports, and contribute to the drafting of final project reports as per UNDP rules and regulations, and ensure that gender dimensions are highlighted in all products; 
• Managing the project’s logistics and administrative matters related to Outputs one and three, ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with UNDP rules and procedures;
• Follow the internal and external communications plan and support its implementation, according to the EU communication and visibility plan;
• Supports the planing and organisation of project board meetings;
• Contribute to the production and dissemination of communication and promotion materials, in particular online resources;
• Participate in regular internal meetings and training events.

• Contribute to knowledge management activities, including monitoring and evaluation, and ensure capturing of gender disaggregated results;
• Facilitate the cooperation and liaising between beneficiaries and the project to ensure timely and qualitative implementation of project activities;
• Monitor the off-line risk log and submit new risks to the Project Manager for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log; 
• Identify changes in the external environment and promptly advise the project manager on necessary solutions or actions.

• Support the project manager in developing partnerships with national and international stakeholders and partners to guarantee coordination, prevent overlapping of activities, ensure lessons learned are gathered and disseminated, and identify possibilities for organizing joint activities;
• Support the formulation of knowledge products related to practical implementation of confidence building measures through project output(s);
• Ensure lessons learned are gathered and disseminated amongst stakeholders and to identify possibilities for organizing joint activities with partners
• Be familiar with the activities of other development projects in the sector/area, establish contact and keep up-to date with their work;
• Support the Project Manager in developing/strengthening partnerships and advocacy activities agreed by the UNDP office in the area/sector covered by the project.

• The results of the work of the Project Officer have a direct impact on the implementation of the project and the achievement of results. Specifically, the results have an impact on the planning, implementation and coordination of project activities and resources (human, financial, material assets etc.) in order to meet expected results.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Actively promotes gender equality in all Project activities. 

• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build trust;
• Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects implementation;
• Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams, delivering through and with others
• Responds positively to new approaches
• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
• Responds to client needs promptly

• BA degree in civil engineering, urban planning, conservation and preservation, or a related field. 

• Min. 7 years relevant professional experience in managing renovation, construction and rehabilitation projects or in a similar role;
• Proven track record in development sector working for an international agency, donor organization, or NGO;
• Proven ability to coordinate complex activities with diverse range of partners in a multi-cultural context;
• Proven experience in monitoring of work plans and project implementation;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. Experience in handling of web based management systems;
• Experience in cultural heritage protection/management is an asset.

• Fluency in both oral and written English. Fluency in oral written Albanian and/or Serbian is required.

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