Project Management Office (PMO) - Analyst

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Addis Ababa, the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, with a primary focus on health, agriculture, and economic development. Established in 2009, HAMCO partners with governments and development stakeholders to implement impactful, results-driven initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. Since 2024, new projects have been aimed at expanding access to healthcare, education, energy, and livelihoods, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected regions. HAMCO also provides human resource management services, supporting the effective implementation of development initiatives. Key efforts include equipping research facilities, strengthening education and health systems, building vaccine research capacity, and enhancing resilience in communities affected by crisis. Through these interventions, HAMCO contributes to inclusive growth, regional stability, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Horn of Africa.

Established in 2005, UNOPS Sudan is a key partner in advancing community well-being through infrastructure, procurement, and project management services that support humanitarian, recovery, and sustainable development efforts. UNOPS contributes to improved access to clean water, supports peacekeeping operations, and assists in implementing the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement by helping operationalize the Permanent Ceasefire Committee for Darfur in collaboration with UNITAMS. Ongoing initiatives focus on enhancing access to water and strengthening health services across the country, with particular efforts in Kassala state to expand diagnostic capacity and upgrade healthcare infrastructure. Through these projects, UNOPS supports stability, resilience, and improved living conditions for communities across Sudan.

The Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst provides analytical and administrative support to project and programme management processes, applying established procedures, standards and methodologies. The incumbent contributes to data collection, analysis, documentation and coordination activities across the project lifecycle. The role also focuses on ensuring that project information is accurate, timely and aligned with organizational requirements. 

Development and Planning Support

• Assist in the preparation of project plans, budgets, schedules and risk registers, ensuring alignment with corporate templates and standards.
• Compile and validate baseline data, resource inputs and other information required for project planning and design.
• Support the development of simple tools and trackers for resource allocation and delivery forecasting.
• Maintain updated records of project documentation and assist in the review of project initiation materials for completeness. 
• Support the identification of basic risks and issues by gathering information and presenting it to supervisors for analysis.

Project Set-Up and Closure Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the initiation and closure of projects, ensuring compliance with UNOPS procedures.
• Maintain project documentation in corporate systems (e.g. oneUNOPS) and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in tracking project milestones and closure requirements, including asset transfer lists, final reports and archiving of documentation.
• Support coordination between project teams and support services during start-up and closure activities.

Monitoring and Reporting Support

• Collect, compile and verify project performance data for inclusion in progress reports and dashboards.
• Prepare summary tables, charts and visuals to support performance analyses.
• Assist in ensuring that project performance indicators and milestones are regularly updated in corporate systems.
• Conduct preliminary checks for data consistency, completeness and accuracy, flagging any discrepancies for supervisor review.
• Support routine report preparation for management and donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement Assistance

• Assist in maintaining stakeholder contact lists and profiles, and support the preparation of communication materials and reports.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Prepare meeting minutes, notes and summaries of discussions to ensure accurate documentation of decisions and follow-up actions.
• Support internal communication within the PMO, ensuring timely distribution and filing of relevant information.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Support

• Verify the completeness, accuracy and proper formatting of project documentation in accordance with UNOPS standards.
• Maintain quality checklists and tracking tools to monitor compliance with project management requirements.
• Assist in document control processes, ensuring proper versioning and archiving of key project records.
• Support internal reviews and audits by organizing and providing the required information and documentation.

Knowledge Building and Sharing

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes

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.

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.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
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• 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. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
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