Project Management Support - Senior Officer

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant environmental project in the Caspian Sea region. The position offers a chance to work with international organizations, national governments, and local communities, making a tangible impact on biodiversity conservation and pollution control. The role also provides professional development opportunities in project management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental policy.

The Blueing the Caspian Sea (BCSP) project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the World Bank, aims to strengthen pollution monitoring systems and biodiversity planning in priority sites of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. UNOPS has been selected as the Executing Agency to support governments in improving the quality, consistency, and comparability of environmental data, as well as enhancing the management of critical marine and coastal ecosystems. The project consists of three components: Strengthening pollution monitoring, Strengthening biodiversity planning, and Project coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. This position will serve as a key liaison between the project and national stakeholders in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. This hiring is subject to finalization of the respective Project Agreement with the donor, which is expected in Q2 of 2026.

The Project Management - Senior Officer will serve as retainer consultant primarily to bridge between the project and national stakeholders in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with governmental institutions, NGOs, academia, and the private sector. Their core responsibility involves participation in high-level consultations and workshops to gather critical inputs on pollution control and biodiversity conservation, facilitating the implementation of project activities by navigating local administrative processes, following up on key milestones, and providing technical inputs to ensure outputs are contextually relevant.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the Project Management Support - Senior Officer 

1. Development and Planning

• Identify and anticipate risks and issues, providing timely advice and mitigation measures to the supervisor.
• Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including the preparation of materials and reports.
• Support full implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards across all activities.
• Conduct or participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Build and maintain productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
• 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 through timely and accurate information.

3. Knowledge Management and Communications

• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and ensure effective knowledge management across all functional areas.
• Support the development of internal communication flows with different stakeholders
• Provide any additional support as required.
• Perform other duties based on project needs.

About the Organization

United Nations Office for Project Services