Programme Management Specialist
Organizational Context
The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries. It ensures high performance and operational excellence, supporting diverse sectors like infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management to implement sustainable development solutions across the region through five main operating units.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Specialist, reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, is responsible for supporting the implementation of Fund decisions and tracking activities across the Fund. This role involves developing and maintaining portfolio management dashboards, analyzing project delivery, partner performance, and financial implementation. The specialist will also assist in managing activities across the project portfolio, including strategy development, work planning, and standard operating procedures, while coordinating events, meetings, consultants, and technical experts as needed.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating activities across the Fund, supporting action tracking, KPI reporting, and donor requests. The role involves developing portfolio management dashboards and analysis, and assisting the Senior Programme Manager with strategy, work planning, and SOPs. The specialist will manage events, meetings, consultants, and ensure coordination between FMO and PMO functions. They will evaluate proposals, review implementing partner performance, conduct project monitoring, and facilitate feedback loops. Additionally, the role supports implementing partners through capacity building, system strengthening, and facilitating collaboration. Financial performance monitoring, risk management, and supporting P3M3 implementation are also key duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project or programme management is required. Desired experience includes working with implementing partners (IPs) for capacity building and system strengthening, grants management, donor coordination, and familiarity with UNOPS tools and regulations. Experience in data analysis, regional program environments, and working in Asia is also beneficial.
Skills
Capacity Building, Grant Administration, Partner Management, Project Coordination