Programme Management Officer

The Tunisia Project Office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the Project Office’s portfolio of engagements (in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Algeria) – as part of the Senegal Multi Country Office (MCO) set up, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results. 

UNOPS Tunisia activities range from tailor-made administration, operations, human resources and logistics support for implementation of development and humanitarian projects; infrastructure and procurement management services; and advisory services to partners (in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Algeria) to facilitate effective procurement, supply and financial management. Partners include the Government of Tunisia, European Union and UN agencies such as UNHCR and WHO. It provides project management services including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It also offers funds management, loan and grant administration, public, building local capacity markets, training and technical assistance.

The Tunisia Project Office operates as an integral part of the Senegal Multi Country Office management structure.

The Programme Management Officer will have a primary reporting line to the PMO Team Lead and a secondary reporting line to the Country manager of Tunisia. The Country manager will provide broad supervision and guidance. 

The role is based in Tunis and will be supporting the TNPO PMO team in program monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and projects Set-up and closure. 

Summary of functions:

1. Program Monitoring and Reporting

2. projects Set-up and closure.

3. Quality Assurance

4. Knowledge management

• Assist the Country Manager and the PMO Senior Analyst, in collaboration with the project managers, in creating TNPO level delivery forecasts 

• Participate in the routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system, using UNOPS ERP systems as required.

•  Contribute to the  preparation of the regular project reports in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting. 

• Contribute to the regular review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality).

• Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures. 

• Participate in the routine maintenance and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation systems of programme and project activities, in line with logical frameworks.

• A minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience, specifically in the field of Program/Project Oversight and Operations Support is required
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in Procurement, Finance, HR Management and administrative rules and regulations is  an advantage.
• Experience in the usage of modern IT and office applications and software is required.
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.

1. Contract type ( ICA 8)
2. Contract level (LICA 8, ICS 8) 
3. Contract duration (ongoing contract)

• 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.