UNOPSNairobi, Kenya

Programme Management Senior Officer

Deadline: 2026-04-01

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. JOB SUMMARY Education RequirementsRequiredAdvanced University Degree (master's degree or equivalent) with two years of relevant experienceUniversity degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with four years of relevant experience Experience RequirementsRequiredRelevant experience is defined as progressive experience in programme/project development or management support, in either public or private sector organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Programme development planning and coordination support • Provide inputs, background information, and draft materials to support the Programme Strategy (PS) under the supervision of CMAP, including assisting with periodic reviews as directed.• Support the Head of Project Unit to ensure PS and related work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced.• Assist the management team by compiling information and drafting materials to support the translation of the Strategy into implementation work plans and monitoring mechanisms under supervisor guidance.• Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in-country and at HQ, to ensure aligned and coherent planning and implementation processes. 2. Resource mobilisation and opportunity development support• Monitor humanitarian and development, inform CMAP of trends and needs to identify potential areas of intervention within UN mandates and existing capacity. • Stay abreast of policies on mine action, UN policies, and cross-cutting priorities, such as gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability, and environment, to be included in project delivery as relevant. • Assist in the preparation of programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets.• Assist in drafting programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets,  in consultation with relevant colleagues.• Support in the draft and/or review of funding agreements and other project documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.3. Programme management support• Support analysis of funding agreements and providing input for compliance plans and monitoring frameworks to guide key departments and the management team to meet the requirements of funding agreements, in coordination with HQ. • In collaboration with relevant personnel, draft monitoring mechanisms to measure delivery against targets outlined in funding agreements. • Provide review/input to scopes of work for procurement processes to ensure the requirements of the relevant funding sources are reflected in agreements with implementing partners. Review implementing partner reports to ensure requirements are being met. • Track programme results against targets, alert relevant management if delivery is not on track, compile data an

Skills

ComplianceReporting Project implementation Project preparation and planning Programme management Project management

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