Project Management Office (PMO)-Associate

UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETHMCO) exciting career opportunity

UNOPS-ETHMCO is recruiting for this position: Project Management Office (PMO) - Associate  based in Sudan-Khartoum.

Qualified women (female) candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Multi Country/Country Office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the CO/MCO portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Job Specific

The primary role of Project Management Office (PMO) - Associate is to ensure Sudan Country Office complies with policies, processes and tools defined at Corporate and/or MCO level.

The Project Management Office (PMO) - Associate will ensure that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to the organization standards, while acting as the overall Project Assurance capacity within Sudan Office on behalf of the Country Manager .  

The Project Management Office (PMO) - Associate will report to the Country Manger; but will functionally be supervised by the Project Management Office Specialist at MCO. 

Summary of key results:

The Project Management Office (PMO) - Associate will, under the guidance of , and in cooperation with, MCO PMO Specialist contribute to consistent implementation of the UNOPS project management method and standards across Sudan’s Project portfolio. 

Development and Planning

• Provide assistance during Engagement Development and ensure the right tools and procedures are used, and risks are identified with appropriate mitigation measures.

• Support Business Development team in setting up proper project governance, including timely establishment of Project Boards.

• Assist project planning ensuring that realistic timeline is established, covering DNP for Infra projects, with adequate floating time factored in.

• Follow up and ensure that handover from Business Development team to Project team is carried out as per the guide.

• Support the development of high-level Unit/Programme plans.

• Secondary School Diploma is required.
• Diploma Certification in project management, development studies, business administration, international relations or related fields in combination with four (4) years will be considered. 
• First University  Degree (Bachelor's Degree) or Advanced University Degree (Master Degree) in project management, development studies, business administration, international relations or related fields is an asset.

• PRINCE2 Foundation certification is highly desirable

• Minimum six (6)  years of relevant experience in project management support function is required. 

• Bachelor/Master degree may substitute for some years of experience.

• Experience in successful implementation and/or oversight of projects would be an asset.

• Knowledge of project management tools related to stakeholders, risk and issue management, monitoring and reporting, would be an asset.

• Experience with the UN or other international organization is desirable but not mandatory.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-6 /ICS-6
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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