Project Management Support Senior Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: ACSYUNOPS/0910/202634

Project Management Support Senior Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: ACSYUNOPS/0910/202634

Aleppo (Syria)

Job Description
The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Specific Context
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Project Manager of the NRM project, the incumbent will be responsible to support the delivery of the project activities in specific areas defined in consultation with the Senior Project Manager (PM), including through broad scale stakeholder engagement. Through his/her technical expertise, the Liaison Officer will seek to increase community (local authorities and beneficiaries) involvement through working and support with design management and site supervision for the infrastructure scope of work within Aleppo and coordinate, in close consultation with the Senior Project Manager.

This is a parental leave cover position, with the duration of 6 months.

Role Purpose
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.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Project Delivery and Performance

Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation plans, ensuring that all project outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including the preparation of materials and reports.
Integrate sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality considerations into all project stages.
Support full implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards across all activities.
Conduct or participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.
Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance

Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.
Track project progress against scope, schedule, cost and quality indicators, providing early warning on deviations and proposing corrective actions.
Conduct regular reviews of project data, milestones, and performance indicators to assess delivery status.
Maintain dashboards and monitoring tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
Provide quality assurance for project deliverables, reports and documentation submitted by donors/partners.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Build and maintain productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders.
Facilitate regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners.
Support the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, activities and results through timely and accurate information.

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.
Skills
Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management
Competencies

Education Requirements
Required

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 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.

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