Job
Project Management Support - Senior Officer
- Organization: UNOPS
- Location: International
- Deadline: Thu Jun 25 2026
- Category: Program/Project Management
About this opportunity
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Project Manager manages the "Programme for Emergency Recovery in Palestine" project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This project focuses on the urgent procurement of essential water, health, and solid waste management and energy items for Gaza and the West Bank. The Programme Support Officer is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Project Manager and, adhering to established tolerances for time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefits
The Project Management Support Senior Officer supports the effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful delivery of results within scope, time, cost and quality parameters. The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution and reporting; contributes to risk and performance management; and ensures timely communication with partners and stakeholders. Through proactive client focus and problem-solving, the Senior Officer helps drive efficient project delivery and achievement of results in line with organizational and donor/ client expectations
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired
Experience:
Required
- Relevant experience in project management or related areas.
- Experience in procurement-related projects is required.
- 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 in the Middle East region and/or conflict-affected countries is desired.
- Experience in managing JICA-funded projects is 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
The Project Management Support Senior Officer supports the effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful delivery of results within scope, time, cost and quality parameters. The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution and reporting; contributes to risk and performance management; and ensures timely communication with partners and stakeholders. Through proactive client focus and problem-solving, the Senior Officer helps drive efficient project delivery and achievement of results in line with organizational and donor/ client expectations
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired
Experience:
Required
- Relevant experience in project management or related areas.
- Experience in procurement-related projects is required.
- 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 in the Middle East region and/or conflict-affected countries is desired.
- Experience in managing JICA-funded projects is 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
Program/Project Management
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