Project Management Support Officer

About the role

A project under the UNOPS HAMCO Ethiopia Transactional Unit has been extended until 31 July 2027, and continued project management support is needed during the extension period to coordinate, monitor and implement the remaining activities while maintaining operational continuity. The Project Management Support Officer provides operational, analytical and administrative support to planning, implementation and monitoring in line with UNOPS policies and client/partner requirements, and may undertake field missions for data collection, training and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Data management, analysis and reporting: collect, clean and validate project data; maintain databases, dashboards and information systems; run statistical and qualitative analysis; prepare reports, briefs and presentations; use tools such as Power BI and Looker Studio.
• Project implementation support: support planning, budgeting and execution; prepare Terms of Reference, agreements, budgets and procurement requests; coordinate workshops and missions; liaise with support units on procurement, contracting and payments; track milestones and alert management to delays or risks.
• Procurement, finance and administration: support procurement and workshop plans, market research, solicitation and bid evaluation; monitor budget use and financial reports; process travel and expense claims.
• M&E and decision support: maintain monitoring systems, contribute to predictive models, support internal evaluations and provide inputs for donor and corporate reporting.
• Knowledge sharing: support training and learning sessions, take part in Communities of Practice, and contribute to research and briefing notes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 0 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in project management or related areas.
• Desired: a globally recognized project management certificate or membership, experience in multicultural or UN system environments in a developing country, and experience in development or humanitarian contexts.

Required skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Office and G-Suite, and web-based management systems.
• Desired: experience with Power BI and Looker Studio.