Project Management Support - Officer

Organizational Context

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office oversees projects across 40 countries. The North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO) manages operations in several nations, including Madagascar. In Madagascar, UNOPS partners with the government on health, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure initiatives, reaching over six million people. The role supports these efforts, contributing to resilience, essential service delivery, and local economic growth.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Officer delivers essential operational, analytical, and administrative assistance to ensure the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects. This role strictly adheres to UNOPS policies and the specific requirements of clients and partners. The incumbent is crucial in supporting various activities, including data management, comprehensive reporting, procurement processes, financial oversight, and logistical coordination, all contributing to the efficient and successful execution of projects. A key function involves collecting, validating, and meticulously analyzing project data, subsequently generating insightful analyses and reports. These outputs are vital for informing evidence-based decision-making and continuously improving overall project performance. Furthermore, the officer facilitates seamless coordination among project teams, external partners, and internal support units, ensuring that all activities are implemented within established timelines and in full compliance with procedural guidelines. The role may also involve field missions to directly support data collection, facilitate training initiatives, and engage with stakeholders, thereby strengthening project monitoring and reporting systems and tools.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Support Officer is responsible for comprehensive data management, analysis, and reporting, including collecting, cleaning, structuring, and validating project data to ensure accuracy and reliability. This involves developing and maintaining databases, dashboards, and information management systems for real-time project monitoring, conducting statistical and qualitative analyses to identify trends, and preparing analytical reports and presentations for stakeholders. The role also encompasses project implementation and operational support, assisting with planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring strict adherence to UNOPS procedures and donor requirements. This includes preparing project documentation, coordinating workshops and stakeholder consultations, liaising with support units for procurement and payments, and monitoring project milestones and deliverables. Furthermore, the officer coordinates procurement, finance, and administration, supporting the preparation of procurement plans, conducting market research, managing contracts, and monitoring budget utilization. Key duties extend to monitoring, evaluation, and strategic decision support, developing systems to measure progress, contributing to predictive models, and supporting data-driven performance reviews. Finally, the role involves knowledge capitalization and sharing best practices, by supporting project management training and participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Work Experience

Relevant professional experience in project management or related fields is required. Demonstrated proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, Google Workspace) and web-based management systems is essential. Experience working in multicultural environments or within UN system organizations in a developing country is desirable. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is also preferred.

Skills

Project Accounting, Project Control, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Finance

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