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UNOPS
Business
Business Administration
Addis Ababa
2 years
1 Position
2025-03-19
to
2025-03-27
perform project management
International Relations/Affairs
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Full Time
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Job Description
Background Information - Job-specific
UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office is recruiting for this position: Project Management Support Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.
Established in 2009, Horn Of Africa Multi-country office (HAMCO) sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Addis Ababa which manages a portfolio of engagements in four (4) Horn of Africa countries (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan). HAMCO focuses on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management services across a wide range of sectors including Health, Education, Agriculture, Resilient infrastructure, among others.
Our goal is to support countries, help people in need and enable our partners through delivering on our mandate of infrastructure, procurement and project management in the countries in the Horn of Africa. Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, UNOPS has recently initiated several infrastructure projects with our priority partners.
The Project Management Support Officer reports to the Project Management Support Specialist who provides broad supervision and guidance. S/he will support the project management support specialist with the day-to-day operations of the mission and coordinating mission progress and implementation. The incumbent maintains a close eye on the operational and financial performance, identifies probable issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinate resolution as per action-items assigned, drafting required correspondences to stakeholders concerned and preparation of mission reports. S/he can often be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Management Support Specialist, the Project Management Support Officer will be responsible for the following summary of functions:
Summary of functions:
Project Implementation
Financial and procurement management
Project Monitoring and Reporting
Coordination and liaison
Knowledge management and innovation
Operational and logistical support
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Emergency Management, International Relations or other relevant fields is required.
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Emergency Management, International Relations or other relevant fields will be an asset.
Certifications
PRINCE2® Foundation/Practitioner is an asset
Work experience
A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience, specifically in the field of Project Management or Operations Management, and/or in a combination of both with a focus on monitoring or reporting or development or coordination, or other relevant activities is required.
Experience in humanitarian emergency operating contexts, including humanitarian coordination mechanisms and/or donors and/or security and/or operations management is an asset.
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in procurement and/or finance and/or HR Management and/or administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage.
Skills in budget preparation, financial reporting, coordination and report writing is an asset.
Working experience in Ethiopia will be an added advantage.
Language
Fluency in written, speaking and reading English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official languages is an asset.
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK
Fields Of Study
International Relations/Affairs
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Skills Required
perform project management
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