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Programme Coordination Officer

UNOPS

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Addis Ababa

2 years - 4 years

1 Position

2025-03-18

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2025-03-23

Required Skills

perform project management

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Fields of study

Project Management

Full Time

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Job Description

Background Information PSC

The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. It is led by the Director, who has overall authority and accountability for the performance of PSC on behalf of its clients. The Director is responsible for administering and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.

Background Information UNMAS

Established in 1997 by the General Assembly, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the United Nations focal point for mine action and supports its vision of “a world free of the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development, and where mine survivors are fully integrated into their societies.”

UNMAS coordinates and collaborates with fourteen UN departments, agencies, programmes and funds to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problems of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions.

UNMAS establishes, manages, and provides strategic direction to mine-action coordination centres in countries and territories as part of peacekeeping operations and humanitarian emergencies or crises. In these situations, UNMAS may plan and carry out mine-action projects, support and coordinate the work of local and international mine-action service providers, and set priorities for mine clearance, mine-risk education and all other aspects of mine action.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Project Unit the Programme Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following:

  1. Stakeholder engagement & Donor Liaison

  2. Programme and Project Management

  3. Mine Action Sub-Cluster Coordination (MASC) and UN Coordination

  4. Proposal writing and donor reporting

  5. Information Management and Monitoring and Evaluation

  6. Knowledge building and Knowledge Sharing

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience OR

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with four years of relevant experience

Experience

  • Relevant experience is defined as experience in programme management, project management, programme support, project support, or business administration.

  • Experience in using and developing project monitoring tools is desired

  • Experience in using google suit applications is desired

Language

  • Proficiency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required

  • Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is desired

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

Fields Of Study

Project Management

Skills Required

perform project management

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