Project Manager (Transactional)
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office oversees over 250 projects in 40 countries, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected settings. The Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO), based in Kinshasa, DRC, partners with governments and organizations across 15 Central African nations, delivering fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building in critical sectors. This role supports CAMCO's mission to advance regional stability and improve livelihoods.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager (Transactional) is responsible for the effective delivery and daily oversight of projects that provide transactional services, such as HR, procurement, or grants, to UNOPS partners. This role serves as the primary point of contact for coordination with donors, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations and UNOPS performance standards. Acting on behalf of the Project Board, the Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that all project outputs are delivered within the agreed tolerances for time, cost, scope, quality, risk, and benefits, thereby contributing to the successful execution of UNOPS's mandate in the region.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating project plans, managing the production of outputs, and ensuring quality of work packages and deliverables. The role involves monitoring project progress, controlling variances, managing changes, and identifying/mitigating project risks to maximize benefits for partners. Compliance with UNOPS policies, financial regulations, and local laws is essential. The Project Manager will prepare and adapt plans, manage reporting obligations, maintain project documentation, and support audits. Stakeholder engagement strategies will be developed and implemented, fostering strong relationships with project boards, clients, and key stakeholders. The role also encompasses quality assurance of project documents and deliverables, fostering a knowledge-sharing environment, and leading/motivating the project team to ensure effective performance and adherence to safety and security standards.
Work Experience
Required experience includes project management in HR, financial management, grants management, or procurement. Experience in project coordination and operations management, along with knowledge of quality standards and assurance methodologies, is also required. Desired experience includes working in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, developing countries, or in development/humanitarian contexts.
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management