Project Management Support Senior Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) was established in 2004 and provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO focuses on delivering solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. It works closely with national governments, UN agencies, and donors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, with a portfolio that includes large-scale operations aimed at improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Overview:
The Project Management Support Senior Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of project activities. This position is essential for ensuring successful delivery of results within defined scope, time, cost, and quality parameters. The Senior Officer will provide analytical and operational support in project planning, execution, and reporting, contributing to risk and performance management while ensuring timely communication with partners and stakeholders. The role emphasizes a proactive client focus and problem-solving approach to drive efficient project delivery and achieve results that align with organizational and donor/client expectations. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Senior Project Manager of the NRM project, focusing on stakeholder engagement and community involvement in project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Management Support Senior Officer include:

• Project Delivery and Performance: Contributing to the development, execution, and updating of detailed implementation plans, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs within budget and quality standards. Providing logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including preparation of materials and reports. Integrating sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality considerations into all project stages. Conducting field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Quality Assurance: Coordinating the timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards. Tracking project progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality indicators, providing early warnings on deviations and proposing corrective actions. Conducting regular reviews of project data, milestones, and performance indicators to assess delivery status. Maintaining dashboards and monitoring tools to support evidence-based decision-making. Providing quality assurance for project deliverables and documentation submitted by donors/partners. Supporting internal and external audits to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: Building and maintaining productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders. Facilitating regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners. Supporting the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations. Ensuring stakeholders are informed of project progress and activities through timely and accurate information.
• Knowledge Building and Sharing: Supporting the organization, facilitation, and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management. Participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned. Conducting research on project management-related topics and contributing to the drafting of reports, summaries, and briefing notes.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Project Management Support Senior Officer position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
• A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) and web-based management systems is required.
• Relevant experience in project management or related areas is essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience. A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired, indicating a commitment to professional development in the field.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Project Management Support Senior Officer position includes relevant work in project management or related areas. Candidates should have demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools, such as MS Office and G-Suite, as well as experience with web-based management systems. Desired experience includes working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country, as well as experience in development or humanitarian contexts.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are English and Arabic, both requiring fluency. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the project and with stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is a parental leave cover with a duration of 6 months. The contract type is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular, and the contract level is LICA

• The position is classified at a mid-level seniority, specifically ICS Level 0
• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds.