Back Programme Management Office Specialist (Grants and Contracts) - Re-advertised

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary of key responsibilities:

1. Grant management
2. Capacity assessment and Capacity building
3. Team Management
4. Knowledge management and innovation

Other

• Establish solid working relationship with key individuals across the range of implementing partners supported by the MMOC Programmes.

• Foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

• Manage the information flows between the implementing partners and team through consistent and consolidated reporting using dashboards to provide a high-level overview of performance.

• Ensure smooth workflow and communication with Programme and Finance teams.

• Update the Head of PMO on any deviations, outside of established tolerances, from the programme plan and the impact of changes or issues that arise during implementation accompanied by a range of solutions where possible.

• Identify and manage risks across all implementing partners to attain a programmatic overview of risk exposure.

You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=21890

Requirements

Education:

• A Master’s degree in business administration, finance, development studies or relevant discipline is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in combination with 2 additional years of experience relevant to above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.
• Certification in PRINCE2 or PMP is preferred.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project and financial management is required.
• Experience in fund / grant management operations is a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience in working in Asia would be an asset.
• Experience in building and leading successful teams is an advantage.
• Good understanding of UNOPS Rules and regulations is an advantage.
• Experience in contract or/ and grant management would be an asset.
• Experience with G Suite is an asset.

Languages:

• Full working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.