Senior 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, has partnered with governments and organizations across 15 Central African nations since 1999, delivering fund management, technical assistance, and capacity-building in critical sectors like infrastructure, health, and governance.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Manager (Transactional) is responsible for the effective delivery and daily oversight of projects providing 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 Senior 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 maximizing the value and impact of these essential services.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, managing the production of required outputs, and ensuring quality of work packages and deliverables align with project specifications. The role involves monitoring project progress, controlling variances, managing changes, and proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to maximize benefits for partners. Compliance with UNOPS policies, financial regulations, and local laws is essential. The Senior Project Manager will also manage reporting obligations, maintain project documentation, support audits, and ensure effective stakeholder engagement through strategic communication and relationship building. Furthermore, fostering a learning environment, promoting knowledge sharing, and managing project teams effectively, including performance management and recruitment, are critical duties.
Work Experience
Required experience includes project management in HR services, financial management, grants management, or procurement. Experience in project coordination and operations management, along with knowledge of quality standards and assurance methodologies, is also necessary. Experience in multicultural or developing country environments, particularly within the UN system, or in development/humanitarian contexts, is desirable.
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.