The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. 

Project Information:

Following the political events in Afghanistan in August 2021, the subsequent economic collapse has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis putting over 24 million people in immediate need of aid. To provide immediate short-term livelihood opportunities and deliver urgent essential services in rural and urban areas, UNOPS is working with funders to implement a large-scale community resilience program. The initiative aims to reach an estimated 1.1 million households, or 7.1 million Afghans,with livelihoods and income support. In addition, 9 million Afghans in some 6,450 rural communities and 8 cities will benefit from improved access to essential social services through strengthening the capacity of community institutions in inclusive service delivery. 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Management Support - Officer (Regional Operations), Rural Component, the Facilitating Partner Programme Management Associate  is responsible for supporting the Rural Team Lead in keeping close management and documentation of the delivery of the Facilitating Partners work, in particular monitoring the

2. Summary of Key Functions 

1. Data Management
2. Financial Management
3. Coordination and Collaboration
4. Reporting

1. Data Management:

• FPs Data Management: Download FP data into the Management Information System (MIS) and attach relevant documents to FP invoices for submission to the Rural Team Head for approval.
• FPs Inventory Management: Maintain and update the inventory of FP assets, ensuring accurate records of stock levels, distribution, and replenishment.
• Staff Contact List: Regularly update the contact list of FPs’ staff, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.

2. Financial Management:

• FPs Invoice Management: Receive invoices from FPs, review them for accuracy and completeness, and ensure they comply with contractual requirements.
• Project Cash Flow Forecast: Coordinate monthly and quarterly cash  flow projections for timely submission to Finance.

3. Coordination and Collaboration:

• Rural Team Support: Provide support to the Rural Team as needed, assisting with coordination and facilitation of activities.
• FPs Issue Resolution: Follow up on pending issues raised by FPs with UNOPS departments, such as Finance and Procurement, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication and report to Rural Team Lead.
• Additional Support: Provide additional support to the Rural Team as required, assisting with tasks and projects to ensure smooth operations and project delivery.

4. Reporting:

• FPs Contract Review: Review FP contracts to ensure compliance with established guidelines and contractual obligations.
• FPs Reporting: Collect and compile quarterly and monthly reports from FPs, ensure that reports are complete, accurate, and aligned with the required format. Forward the reports to the relevant departments for review and further actions as necessary.
• Field Visits: Conduct field visits to physically verify and check FP inventory, providing detailed reports to the Rural Team Head.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in Sociology, Development Studies, International Relations, Management, Business Administration or other related areas, is desirable but not required, and may be considered as a substitute for some years of work experience.

b. Work experience

• A minimum of 6 years of experience working community driven development projects
• Experience of field implementation of a complex project/operations, for example with an NGO or private sector, is valued.

c. Languages

• Fluency (oral and written) in English is required.
• Pashto and Dari languages are desired.
• Ability to speak the local language dialects predominant in the region is desirable.

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