UNOPS recruits 01 Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

Job categories: Project Management

Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5311/17528

Department/office: AFR, Somalia Country Office (SOCO)

Duty station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA Specialist-8

Duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Dealine date:  31-Mar-2019

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

 Background Information – Job-specific

The Project Support Officer reports to the Project Manager who provides broad supervision and guidance. The role is responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the mission and coordinating mission progress and implementation. He/she maintains a close eye on the operational and financial performance, identifies probable issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinate resolution as per action-items assigned, drafting required correspondences to stakeholders concerned and preparation of mission reports.  The role can often be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources. This role is based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of functions: Project Implementation Financial and proc…

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business…

 Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…

 Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications …

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contract Agreement (ICA) Contract level: LICA-8 Contra…

 Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…

 Background information – AFR

Africa Region Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Africa Region supports UNOPS cou…