Project Management Support Specialist

About the role

UNOPS Mozambique supports the country's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, working with the Government and development partners on project management, procurement and capacity building. The Project Management Support Specialist coordinates and supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects, liaising with partners, donors and beneficiaries so that activities follow UNOPS policies, donor requirements and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities against approved work plans, budgets and quality standards, and manage day-to-day operations to meet scope, time, cost and quality tolerances.
• Identify risks and deviations, propose corrective actions, oversee contracts and supplier performance, and embed gender equality, social inclusion and environmental principles.
• Support financial planning, monitoring and reporting, cash flow and expenditures, and support procurement and grant management including Terms of Reference, bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Maintain relationships with donors, partners and national authorities, support stakeholder engagement plans, and represent the project in meetings as delegated.
• Monitor performance against indicators, prepare progress, financial and completion reports, conduct data analysis, and support quality assurance and audits.
• Assist in supervising project team members, recruitment, onboarding and performance management, and promote a safe, inclusive workplace in line with UN safety and security standards.
• Support training, knowledge sharing and Communities of Practice, and contribute to research and briefing notes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with 7 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project management or related areas; experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
• Desired: a globally recognized project management certificate or membership, and experience in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country.

Required skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Office and G-Suite, and web-based management systems.