Programme Management Officer

UNOPS Madagascar, which was established in 2022 and is currently expanding, provides services through its main office based in Antananarivo and has opened branch offices in several regions of the country. The UNOPS office responds to the support needs of the Government of Madagascar with funding from multilateral and bilateral donors. UNOPS Madagascar provides a wide range of infrastructure, procurement and project management services and aims to extend its support to diversified projects, basic service provision and other related services, particularly in economic and social infrastructure (construction and rehabilitation) and financial management in sectors such as agriculture, transport/public works, renewable energy, health, environment and climate change.

The Programme Management Officer will have a primary reporting line to the PMO Team Lead. 

The role is based in Antananarivo and will be supporting the PMO team in program monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and project 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 PMO lead, in collaboration with the project managers, in creating office-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

• Contribute to the development of the programme/project plans, 

• Liaise closely with the Finance unit regarding all project assets and finance-related issues. 

• Coordinates the process of project closure across the hub.

• Ensure appropriate disposal of project assets.

• Ensure timely and effective final (operational) reporting and initiation of financial disbursements as appropriate during the Defects Notification Period.

• Ensure the updating of information on the UNOPS MIS, and effective handover of closed projects to UNOPS HQ for financial closure processes.

• 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. 

• 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.

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.