Project Management Support Officer

About the Region

The UNOPS Regional Office for Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya, supports African governments, UN partners and donors by providing infrastructure, procurement and project management services. In the Africa region, UNOPS focuses on helping countries strengthen resilience, improve the delivery of public services and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in fragile, conflict-affected and rapidly growing contexts.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

The UNOPS Multi-Country Office for Central Africa (CAMCO), based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, oversees operations in 11 Central African countries. CAMCO is responsible for developing, delivering, managing and implementing a portfolio of projects and programmes across 11 countries — Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and Rwanda — and includes two small island developing states (SIDS) — Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe.

This MCO manages an active project portfolio of USD 600 million, with a strong focus on infrastructure, fund management, HR and procurement services. Over the years it has built solid partnerships with international stakeholders, UN entities (including UN missions) and national governments in the region. The office provides technical assistance and capacity building in key development sectors such as the rehabilitation and construction of health, education, public works and governance infrastructure. Its services also cover procurement, project management, policy advisory, peace and security, and environmental sustainability.

Role Purpose

The Project Management Support Officer provides operational, analytical and administrative support to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of projects in line with UNOPS policies and client/partner requirements. The incumbent supports data management, reporting, procurement, financial and/or logistical activities that contribute to efficient project delivery.

The role collects, validates and analyzes project data, generating insights and reports to inform evidence-based decision-making and enhance performance. The Project Management Support Officer facilitates coordination among project teams, partners and support services units, ensuring timely implementation of activities and compliance with established procedures. The incumbent may also undertake field missions to support data collection, training and stakeholder engagement, helping strengthen project systems, processes and reporting tools.

Key Deliverables

• Data Management, Analysis and Reporting
• Project Implementation and Operational Support
• Procurement, Financial and Administrative Coordination
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Decision Support
• Knowledge Building and Sharing

Essential Qualities

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management

Education Requirements

Required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas. Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.

Desired Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement French Fluent Required English Fluent Required

Additional Information

UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.