UNOPS · 12 hours ago
Project Management Support - Officer
Forest Home, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUNOPS is dedicated to empowering project success through operational excellence and data-driven insights. The Project Management Support Officer provides vital operational, analytical, and administrative support to ensure effective project planning, implementation, and monitoring, while facilitating coordination among project teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Collect, clean, structure and validate project data to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability
Develop and maintain databases, dashboards and information management systems for real-time project tracking
Conduct statistical and qualitative analysis to identify trends, generate insights and inform decision-making
Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Implement automated tools and visualization systems, e.g. Power BI, Looker Studio, etc, to enhance data accessibility and interpretation
Ensure rigorous data quality checks and validation of data sources and tools
Support project planning, budgeting and execution, ensuring adherence to UNOPS procedures and client/donor requirements
Prepare project documentation, including Terms of Reference (ToRs), agreements, budgets and procurement requests
Assist in the coordination of workshops, missions, and stakeholder consultations, including travel and logistical arrangements
Liaise with support service units on procurement, contracting and payment processes, ensuring compliance with UNOPS standards
Track project milestones, outputs and deliverables, and alert management to delays or risks
Support the preparation and monitoring of procurement and workshop plans, ensuring alignment with project needs
Conduct market research, support solicitation processes, and assist in bid evaluation and contract administration
Monitor project budget utilization, review financial reports, and maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting
Process travel, expense claims, and related financial transactions in compliance with organizational policies
Develop and maintain monitoring systems and tools to track progress against work plans and performance indicators
Contribute to the development of predictive and analytical models to support strategic planning and forecasting
Support internal evaluations and data-driven performance reviews to assess project outcomes and impact
Provide timely inputs for donor and corporate reporting, ensuring analytical rigour and compliance with reporting 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), contributing insights and lessons learned
Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes
Qualification
Required
First-level university degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) preferably in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, International Relations, Political Sciences, or in a field related to the post description with two (2) years of relevant experience; OR
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, International Relations, Political Sciences, or in a field related to the post description may substitute for the required number of years of experience
Relevant experience is work in project management support or related areas
Experience working in UN system organizations is required
Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required
Preferred
A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired
Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired
Experience in event and travel management is desired
Experience in procurement is desired
Company
UNOPS
UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions.
Founded in 1995Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DNK
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alistair Somerville
Senior Officer, Partnerships and Liaison Group
Cordula Ungerank
Partnerships Specialist
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