Overview
The Programme Management Officer will facilitate the development of new business and partnership relationships between UNOPS and its partners, and expand UNOPS presence in Ethiopia.
Key Responsibilities
- Contributes to the development and implementation of the MCO business strategy.
- Explores potential for new programs and develops proposals.
- Synthesizes and summarizes information relevant to business development.
- Advocates UNOPS as a partner and service provider.
- Supports development of strategic partnerships.
- Maintains and develops contacts and partnerships within the donor community.
- Supports the MCO Leadership team on corporate and strategic initiatives.
- Prepares project documents, legal agreements, budgets and support engagement clearance.
- Assists in the preparation of meetings and events.
- Supports MCO leadership team in project compliance and quality assurance.
- Collaborates with business area teams to understand project requirements.
- Supports internal coordination of corporate and strategic initiatives.
- Promotes the circulation of information within the MCO.
- Produces high-quality communications and visibility materials.
- Supports preparation of monthly KPI reports.
- Prepares periodic updates on the progress of Corporate action plans.
- Provides ad hoc research on potential business partners.
- Involves in the induction of new staff about UNOPS.
Required Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in donor relations and/or business development functions is required.
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in partnership development and commercial and legal agreements is desired.
- Experience in communication and liaison with government and international organization is desired.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Management, International Affairs, Political science, Development Studies, or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 1 year of relevant experience is required.
- Desired Certifications in PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner is desired.
