Program Management Specialist

In this context, UNOPS is the Management Agent (MA) of the Stabilization Coherence Fund (SCF) a United Nations Multi Partner Trust Fund that aim to support the ‘’Programme de Désarmement, Démobilisation, Réinsertion Communautaire et Stabilisation (PDDRCS). The SCF is funded by Germany, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and the United Kingdom; and hosted by MONUSCO which serves as its technical secretariat. 

Within the framework of the project in support of the Technical Secretariat of the SCF, UNOPS will recruit a Program Management Specialist to support the Technical Secretariat in the implementation of the activities planned by the SCF. This post incumbent will be recruited and contracted by UNOPS (ICA Modality) and considered as UNOPS staff seconded to the MONUSCO Stabilization Support Unit, specifically dedicated to the conduct and implementation of the SCF under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator of the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU). UNOPS will support the technical secretariat in its fiduciary role by administering the allocations of the funds of the SCF allocated to NGOs. UNOPS’s main focus will be to manage the administrative and financial procedures required to reach the project objectives by NGO partners.

The Program Management Specialist will report to the Principal Coordinator of the Stabilization Support Unit on the daily instructions, notices and guidelines and to the UNOPS Project Manager for administrative purposes and the monitoring of outcomes and deliverables referred to the Job description and will be responsible for the overall management of the projects & programmes within the Technical Secretariat.

Summary of functions:

1. Stakeholder Engagement

2. Delivery and Performance

3. Procedures compliance

4. Knowledge Management
   
   

- A higher-level diploma (Master or equivalent) in the field of International Relations, Political / Development Studies, Business / Public, Administration, Project Management or other relevant discipline is required

- A bachelor’s degree in these areas with 7 years of relevant experience is considered as equivalent. 

- A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university education

- A minimum of at least 5 years of progressive and responsible programme implementation and management. 

- ∙Experience of managing government and donor relations while working for an international organization or related experience.

- Demonstrable project management and fiduciary management skills are required.

- Experience in fund management or grant management is required

- Prior experience in supporting or managing implementation of multi-donor fund supported projects would be a strong asset

- Prior related experience in the UN system is an asset

- Experience in the usage of computers and in office software packages is required

• 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. 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.

Located in Kinshasa, DRC the UNOPS Hub in Central Africa covers fifteen countries, including DRC. The office has developed strong working relations with international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments across Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors, procurement, project management, amongst others.