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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Management Support - Officer
Employer:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Location:
Nairobi
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Administrative and Office Support
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Full-time

Deadline: 

14 Jan 2026

Project Management Support - Officer Job at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Job Description

  • Support project planning, budgeting and execution, ensuring adherence to UNOPS procedures and client/donor requirements.
  • Prepare project documentation, including Terms of Reference (ToRs), agreements, budgets and procurement requests


Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Collect, clean, structure and validate project data to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain databases, dashboards and information management systems for real-time project tracking.
  • Conduct statistical and qualitative analysis to identify trends, generate insights and inform decision-making.
  • Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Implement automated tools and visualization systems, e.g. Power BI, Looker Studio, etc, to enhance data accessibility and interpretation.
  • Ensure rigorous data quality checks and validation of data sources and tools.

Project Implementation and Operational Support

  • Support project planning, budgeting and execution, ensuring adherence to UNOPS procedures and client/donor requirements.
  • Prepare project documentation, including Terms of Reference (ToRs), agreements, budgets and procurement requests
  • Assist in the coordination of workshops, missions, and stakeholder consultations, including travel and logistical arrangements
  • Liaise with support service units on procurement, contracting and payment processes, ensuring compliance with UNOPS standards.
  • Track project milestones, outputs and deliverables, and alert management to delays or risks.

Procurement, Financial and Administrative Coordination

  • Support the preparation and monitoring of procurement and workshop plans, ensuring alignment with project needs.
  • Conduct market research, support solicitation processes, and assist in bid evaluation and contract administration.
  • Monitor project budget utilization, review financial reports, and maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.
  • Process travel, expense claims, and related financial transactions in compliance with organizational policies.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Decision Support

  • Develop and maintain monitoring systems and tools to track progress against work plans and performance indicators.
  • Contribute to the development of predictive and analytical models to support strategic planning and forecasting.
  • Support internal evaluations and data-driven performance reviews to assess project outcomes and impact.
  • Provide timely inputs for donor and corporate reporting, ensuring analytical rigour and compliance with reporting standards

Knowledge Building and Sharing

  • Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
  • Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management

Competencies

  • Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
  • Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
  • Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
  • Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
  • Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
  • Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.


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