Project Management Officer

UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi- Country Office (HAMCO) is recruiting for this position: Project Management Officer based in Juba, South Sudan.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations.  With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi Country Office (HAMCO) 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 on effective procurement, supply and financial management as well as project and programme  management. 

Since 2016, HAMCO has implemented a strategy to establish itself as the preferred partner for development projects. This strategy aims to enhance visibility, achieve balanced growth, foster organizational development, and increase operational excellence. Consequently, HAMCO is undertaking a range of management projects across Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Djibouti, collaborating with diverse donors and partners. These projects encompass services from advisory and transactional support to facilitating the construction of various infrastructures, including roads, hospitals, power plants, and industrial zones. All projects and their sub-projects will be executed in partnership with the Governments of Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Djibouti, as well as other international and non-governmental organizations within these countries.

The primary role of Project Management Office (PMO) - Officer is to provide the South Sudan Office under HAMCO with the structures, tools and techniques needed to ensure that it has the right Programmes and projects in place, that operational and change priorities are balanced, the governance and decision making is facilitated and it has the resources and capability to deliver them consistently well.  

The functions and services of the PMO include:

• Planning/Portfolio Support: Ensuring UNOPS South Sudan Office  is focused on doing the right projects by supporting management decision-making.

• Delivery Support: Ensuring UNOPS South Sudan Office is doing projects the right way, through the effective  delivery of the programme and projects. 

• Best Practices: Applying UNOPS standards in project management, project controls, schedule management and contract assurance encouraging consistent working practices and ensuring appropriate application. 

The primary role of PMO  is to:

• Assist that corporate project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to the organization standards

• Support the South Sudan Programme Leadership Team in improving local office working practices particularly in the areas of Planning, Schedule Management, Project Control Metrics and Contract & Risk Assurance.

• Provide overall Project Assurance capacity within the business unit on behalf of the Country Manager and Project Executive.

1. Development & Planning 

2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

3. Stakeholder Engagement

4. Quality Assurance

5. Knowledge and innovation Management
   
   

Education:

• A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations or related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's Degree) in combination with 2 years Project Management, Business Administration,  International Relations or related fields may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Certification:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification is highly desirable.
• MPS certification (Foundation and/or Practitioner) is an advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of Project Management with experience of successful implementation and/or oversight of programmes and projects is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience working in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience with data analysis, management reporting and project management tools and information management systems is required.
• Detailed knowledge of UNOPS’ project management tools, UNOPS financial and procurement rules and regulations, and financial management tools, is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in writing, reading and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of one or more additional official UN languages is an advantage.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA/ICS -8
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• 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. 

• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse 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.

• This is a local position. As such, it is only open to South Sudanese nationals only

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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.