Project Management Support - Officer, Antananarivo, Madagascar

General Information

Position Title: Project Management Support - Officer

Job Category: Project

Duty Station(s): Antananarivo, Bangui, Brazzaville,Bujumbura, Kinshasa, Yaounde

Seniority Level: Associate

ICS Level: ICS 08

Contract Type: ICA - IICA - Regular

Contract Level: IICA 1

Posting Start Date: 08-Jul-2026

Posting End Date: 22-Jul-2026

Duration: Ongoing

Job Highlight

Empowering project success through operational excellence,data-driven insights, and seamless coordination.

About the Region

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. Supportedby more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-countryoffices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and SouthernAfrica, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances nationalpriorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health,Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support,and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Officeprovides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversightin key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management andOversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health andSafety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery,fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement,the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparentresource management, and a better quality of life for communitiesacross the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Since 1999, the Central Africa Multi-Country Office (CAMCO),headquartered in Kinshasa, DRC, has partnered with UN agencies,international organizations, and governments in 15 Central Africannations. CAMCO provides fund management, technical assistance, andcapacity-building across critical sectors—infrastructure,health, education, governance, procurement, and environmentalprotection—while working with national and local authoritiesto secure local ownership and sustainable impact. The diverseportfolio spans rural-community empowerment, road rehabilitation,and peace consolidation in the DRC and CAR through Disarmament,Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes, alongsidewide-ranging procurement and human-resource services. Recentinitiatives include drinking-water systems in Cameroon,mining-sector capacity-building, health-system support in the DRC,and infrastructure development in Madagascar, funded by a broadarray of international partners. Together, these projects advanceregional stability, resilient infrastructure, and improvedlivelihoods throughout Central Africa.

Role Purpose

The Project Management Support Officer provides operational,analytical and administrative support to ensure effective planning,implementation and monitoring of projects in line with UNOPSpolicies and client/partner requirements. The incumbent supportsdata management, reporting, procurement, financial and/orlogistical activities that contribute to efficient projectdelivery. The role collects, validates and analyzes project data,generating insights and reports to inform evidence-baseddecision-making and enhance performance. The Project ManagementSupport Officer facilitates coordination among project teams,partners and support services units, ensuring timely implementationof activities and compliance with established procedures. Theincumbent may also undertake field missions to support datacollection, training and stakeholder engagement, helping strengthenproject systems, processes and reporting tools.

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Functions / Key Results Expected

Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, clean, structure and validate project data to ensureaccuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Develop and maintain databases, dashboards and informationmanagement systems for real-time project tracking.
• Conduct statistical and qualitative analysis to identifytrends, generate insights and inform decision-making.
• Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefsand presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Implement automated tools and visualization systems, e.g. PowerBI, Looker Studio, etc, to enhance data accessibility andinterpretation.
• Ensure rigorous data quality checks and validation of datasources and tools.

Project Implementation and Operational Support

• Support project planning, budgeting and execution, ensuringadherence to UNOPS procedures and client/donor requirements.
• Prepare project documentation, including Terms of Reference(ToRs), agreements, budgets and procurement requests
• Assist in the coordination of workshops, missions, andstakeholder consultations, including travel and logisticalarrangements
• Liaise with support service units on procurement, contractingand payment processes, ensuring compliance with UNOPSstandards.
• Track project milestones, outputs and deliverables, and alertmanagement to delays or risks.

Procurement, Financial and AdministrativeCoordination

• Support the preparation and monitoring of procurement andworkshop plans, ensuring alignment with project needs.
• Conduct market research, support solicitation processes, andassist in bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Monitor project budget utilization, review financial reports,and maintain accurate documentation for audits and reporting.
• Process travel, expense claims, and related financialtransactions in compliance with organizational policies.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Decision Support

• Develop and maintain monitoring systems and tools to trackprogress against work plans and performance indicators.
• Contribute to the development of predictive and analyticalmodels to support strategic planning and forecasting.
• Support internal evaluations and data-driven performancereviews to assess project outcomes and impact.
• Provide timely inputs for donor and corporate reporting,ensuring analytical rigour and compliance with reportingstandards

Knowledge Building and Sharing

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

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, StakeholderManagement

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively todifferences and encourages others to do the same. Upholdsorganisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards oftrustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.Collaborates and supports the development of others. For peoplemanagers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizingappropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on allpartners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds andmaintains strong external relationships and is a competent partnerfor others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for selfand/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total taskaccomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Seesopportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understandsthat responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on ourbeneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances orrequirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursuescontinuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmaticdecisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculatedrisks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needsof others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinionand finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2years of relevant experience OR
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 yearsof relevant experience is required.

Desired

• A globally recognized professional certificate or membership inProject Management is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience is work in project management or relatedareas.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration andproductivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-basedmanagement systems is required.

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UNsystem organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts isdesired.

Language Requirements

Language: English

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Language: French

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process requestcandidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnightCopenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.Applications received after the closing date will not beconsidered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited toproceed to the next stage of the selection process, which mayinclude various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employmentopportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range ofnationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities,sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain andstrengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive workingenvironment where all personnel are treated with respect and haveequal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills,qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process andwelcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenousand racialized communities, individuals of diverse genderidentities and sexual orientations, and persons withdisabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at theirbest during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted andrequire support or reasonable accommodation to complete anyassessment, please inform our human resources team upon receivingyour invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse(SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct,including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. Touphold these standards, background checks are conducted for allfinal candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history ofsuch conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS,candidates acknowledge and consent to these verificationprocesses.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint acandidate at a lower level than the advertised level of thepost.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatorycourses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time,before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatorycourses may be required during your contract. Please note that youwill not receive any compensation for taking courses andrefreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their dutiesin accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies andInstructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UNcore values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on allpotential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on theresults of such checks.