Project Management Support Officer- Food and Medicine Regulatory System Strengthening, Nutrition (Retainer)_(Re-advertisement)

Job categories Health, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2023/B5333/27242
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration One year with possibility of extension
Application period 22-Dec-2023 to 31-Dec-2023


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

This vacancy is closed.
Apply

Expand all [+]

UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO) exciting career opportunity.


UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Project Management Support Officer - Food and Medicine Regulatory System Strengthening, Nutrition (Retainer) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.


Organizational Context

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. 

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. 

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. 

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Ethiopia Multi-country office (ETMCO) sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Addis Ababa which manages a portfolio of engagements in four (4)  Horn of Africa countries  (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan).  ETMCO focuses on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management services across a wide range of sectors including Health, Education, Agriculture, Resilient infrastructure among others.  

Our goal is to support countries, help people in need and enable our partners through  delivering on our mandate of infrastructure, procurement and project management in the countries in the Horn of Africa.  Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners.  

Project Background

UNOPS has signed a project agreement with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the Capacity of the Ministry for the Realization of Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) on selected priorities. This project will be implemented in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the overall objective/purpose is to contribute towards the realization of selected strategic priorities of the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) which is more on project management focusing on institutional capacity building, technical assistance etc. UNOPS is selected to manage and implement the project by creating a project management unit (PMU).

This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.

The Project Management Support Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) Director General Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.


Strategic Initiative:  

  • Improve Regulatory Systems
  • Improve access to pharmaceuticals and medical devices and their rational and proper use

 Scope of Work/ Objective

The Project Management Support Officer will provide technical guidance and support to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (Director General Office ) on the implementation of FHRSTP II focusing mainly on objectives and strategic initiatives related to food safety regulation sectors(such as strengthen enforcement action, food product marketing authorisation, etc), matters related to establishment of quality management system in the health  regulatory sector, capacity building of regulatory workforce. The Officer will also prepare regulatory tools (such as standards, guidelines, checklists etc )which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies; and matters related to CGMP compliance of local food manufacturers.



Support the development and implementation of the 3-year EFDA transformation&nbs...

Education A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equiv...

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) Contract le...

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applic...
This vacancy is closed.
Apply

APPLICATION TIPS

How to send a good application:

TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf on our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.

We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

Explore what we offer here.