Overview
The Programme Management Office (PRMO) Specialist contributes to the development and continuous improvement of strategic, operational and governance frameworks to ensure that all projects and programmes are effectively designed, prioritized and implemented in alignment with UNOPS and partner objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic oversight, advice and direction on project and programme management activities.
- Support the development, implementation and revision of project budgets and staffing plans.
- Establish and maintain resource tracking systems within the PMO.
- Identify and anticipate risks and issues, providing timely advice and mitigation measures.
- Facilitate the preparation of high-level project and programme plans.
- Develop, monitor and maintain project dependencies and interdependencies.
- Provide support on project assets, finance and administrative matters.
- Serve as the focal point for project closure activities.
- Oversee all closure processes.
- Ensure timely updates of project information in UNOPS systems.
- Prepare, review and issue regular project and programme reports.
- Continuously assess project performance using scope, cost, schedule and quality criteria.
- Implement and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
- Ensure that all projects define, update and track milestones and performance targets.
- Analyze delivery data and performance dashboards.
- Provide analytical reports and financial insights.
- Coordinate the implementation of project management initiatives and requests.
- Ensure that projects and programmes comply with UNOPS standards, policies and audit requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance and audit teams.
- Coordinate quality reviews of project documents, reports and deliverables.
- Provide quality assurance for management products.
- Participate as authorized in continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in supervising, guiding and motivating project team members.
- Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and performance management of personnel.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) safety and security standards.
- Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
- Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.
Required Experience
Relevant experience is work 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 are required. Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 5 years of relevant experience is required. OR An additional nine (9) years of relevant work experience may be accepted with Technical or Professional Diploma. Desired A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
