Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Officer

The Project Management Support Senior Officer supports the effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful delivery of results within scope, time, cost and quality parameters. The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution and reporting; contributes to risk and performance management; and ensures timely communication with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation plans, ensuring that all project outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including the preparation of materials and reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Contribute to integrating sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality considerations into all project stages.
• Support full implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards across all activities by following established protocols and reporting / escalating any compliance concerns.
• Participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.
• Support the coordination of timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.
• Track project progress against scope, schedule, cost and quality indicators, providing early warning on deviations and proposing corrective actions and assisting in the development of corrective measures as directed.
• Assist in conducting regular reviews of project data, milestones, and performance indicators to assess delivery status.
• Maintain dashboards and monitoring tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Assist in providing quality assurance for project deliverables, reports and documentation submitted by donors/partners.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards by compiling requested documentation and supporting the programme in audit preparations.
• Support the development and maintenance of productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners.
• Support the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations by handling logistical arrangements, preparing background materials and taking notes during proceedings.
• Assist in ensuring that stakeholders are informed of project progress, activities and results through timely and accurate information.
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.
• Prepare communication materials, including social media posts and press releases, to ensure visibility of donor contributions.
• Ensure regular updates of the programme’s factsheet, case studies and other relevant documents.
• Support the organization and events for international observances and awareness days.
• Participate in inter-agency and headquarters-led communication meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
• Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
• Fluent English language proficiency is required.
• Fluent Arabic language proficiency is required.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Performance Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Collaboration Tools
• Productivity Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite
• G-Suite
• Web-based Management Systems
• Multicultural Environment Experience
• Humanitarian Experience
• Development Context Experience

Languages

English, Arabic