Overview
The Project Management Support Officer will provide daily assistance to ensure efficient management, monitoring and reporting for programs. The role provides operational, analytical and administrative support to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of programs.
Tasks Summary
- Collect, clean, structure and validate project data.
- Develop and maintain databases, dashboards and information management systems.
- Conduct statistical and qualitative analysis to identify trends.
- Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefs and presentations.
- Implement automated tools and visualization systems.
- Ensure rigorous data quality checks.
- Support project planning, budgeting and execution.
- Support the preparation of project documentation.
- Assist in the coordination of workshops, missions, and stakeholder consultations.
- Liaise with support service units on procurement, contracting and payment processes.
- Track project milestones, outputs and deliverables.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of procurement and workshop plans.
- Conduct market research, support solicitation processes, and assist in bid evaluation and contract administration.
- Assist in monitoring project budget utilization, review financial reports, and support documentation for audits and reporting.
- Develop and maintain monitoring systems and tools.
- Contribute to the development of predictive and analytical models.
- Support internal evaluations and data-driven performance reviews.
- Provide timely inputs for donor and corporate reporting.
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
Experience Requirements
- Relevant work experience 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.
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation and strategic decision support.
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
- A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
