Job Opportunity for Jordanian Nationals at UNOPS Amman Office as Programme Management Senior Officer

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is offering Jordanian nationals a full-time job opportunity as a Program Management Senior Officer to join the team in Amman. 

Project Management Support:

• Follow up with Project Managers (PMs) on project implementation and monitor project performance against planned targets.
• Support in monitoring progress against the Project Implementation Plan via progress meetings, quarterly assurance process and review of highlight reports and exception reports.
• Support and/or follow up with PMs in ensuring compliance with procedures stipulated in the UNOPS Project Management Manual.
• Provide guidance to PMs towards the development of project plans and sub-plans and review project plans and sub-plans in collaboration with the Senior Quality Engineer, HoP and any other relevant personnel.
• Review project, programme and portfolio schedules against baselines using planning software such as MS Project.
• Ensure that proper handover documentation for infrastructure related projects is met with respect to project closure.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Head of PMO, Head of Programme and/ or the Director Amman MCO.

Progamme-Partnership Nexus:

• Provide input and feedback to the Partnerships team as needed in the development of various documentation in the project lifespan including but not limited to the Project Initiation Document and Implementation Plan.
• Support PMs in the preparation and review of narrative and financial progress and final reports against donor contributions, projects and activities and coordinate with the Partnerships team for timely submission of reports.
• Support PMs in relation to communication with donors with the support of the Partnerships team.

Knowledge Management:

• Coordinate knowledge sessions with technical experts within and outside the Hub on various subject matters.
• Engage with knowledge management activities using existing UNOPS channels such as Google Currents.
• Liaise with PMs to develop case studies in collaboration with the Partnerships and Communications team, and ensure quality of lessons learned, and best practices.
• Follow up with PMs to ensure collection and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.

1. Advanced University Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering-related discipline is required. 
2. University Degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction management or other relevant engineering-related discipline may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
3. 2 years (or more based on academic credentials) of progressive experience in construction management and/or civil engineering, with focus on monitoring, reporting, planning, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations.
4. Experience in working on an infrastructure project is required.
5. UN experience is desirable.
6. Experience in using G-Suite is desirable.
7. Fluent reading, writing and speaking in Arabic and English.
8. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Amman is a family duty station.
10. This position is open to nationals only.

About UNOPS:

UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions. Its mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. The team is focused on implementation, committed to UN values and private sector efficiency, and are the only part of the UN not receiving core funding from tax payers. Its services cover infrastructure, project management, procurement, financial management and human resources. Its partners supplement their own capacities, improve speed, reduce risks, boost cost-effectiveness and increase quality.

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