Reporting Officer

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.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development and technical management, and provides financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, so as to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

The Reporting Officer will be based in Amman Hub under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Advisor, and overall supervision of the Regional Director. Accordingly the incumbent will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and regularly update the UNOPS narrative reporting templete, in accordance with corporate and donor requirements.
• Draft and produce frequent and thorough reporting to UNOPS donors and partners in the region.
• Provide support and collaborate with the Project Managers and Operations personnel on the development of donor reports.
• Maintain reporting matrix, and review existing agreements in order to improve reporing to donors.
• Report on UNOPS activities as related to UNDAF, strategic and humanitarian response plans.
• Collate inputs to the periodic reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council.
• Support the regional donor mapping, assessments on partner needs, and other analytical products as pertaining to UNOPS activities in the region.
• Provide support to programme/project staff to share knowledge and information as realted to donor and partner reporting.
• Draft and prepare press releases and other communication materials.
• Contribute to preparation of briefs and talking points, for discussions with partners in relation to the work of the Partnerships unit.
• Attend meetings (internal and external) relevant to UNOPS, including working groups coordination meetings in areas relevant to UNOPS work.
• Liaise with partners and any other parties as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (spoken/written), including the ability to listen to and incorporate the views of stakeholders; ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in written); ability to tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
• Teamwork:  Proven ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Client orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; ability to foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; and, ability to identify priority activities and adjust them as required.

•  Advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Political Science,International Relations or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in research and analysis, project development, and/or related field. 
• Experience in producing analytical and financial reports is preferable. 
• Experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector in the Middle East region is preferable.
• Previous experience in the UN system is preferable.
• Good knowledge of donor reporting processes, as well as the governmental and UN’s planning processes is preferable. 
• Computer literate, in particular MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. 

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. 
• Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.