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Project Management Support Associate
UNOPS
Business
Business Administration
Addis Ababa
6 years
1 Position
2025-01-10
to
2025-01-15
Public Administration
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Full Time
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Job Description
Application period 08-Jan-2025 to 14-Jan-2025
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Management Support Associate will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:
Support the TAMU team, and the broader category 2 project portfolio, in the administration of all contracts (Technical Assistants, Procurement, Service Contracts etc) under the project
In consultation with the HR team in Addis, support efficient onboarding of personnel required for project implementation
In consultation with the HR team, inform project personnel on their conditions of service and entitlements according to their contract modality, expediting actions to facilitate their efficient, timely, and client-focused onboarding.
Support in monitoring contract performance, deliverables and preparing contract change notices accordingly
Set up and maintain reference files/records for each technical assistant supporting the ministry under the auspice of TAMU
Track and follow up on the status of pending requests and approaching deadlines in relation to technical assistant contracts including in payment request verification and follow up of payment processing
Act as liaison between technical assistants and HR to ensure the smooth onboarding of incoming personnel including those based in regional health bureaus.
Assist the TAMU team in the development of documents and guidelines related to technical assistant management, particularly in the areas of recruitment and management of contracts, benefits, and entitlements
Research precedents and present recommendations to the TAMU team on a range of technical assistant administration issues, taking into account institutionalized exceptions
Assist in maintaining systems for monitoring performance of technical assistants including the development of relevant KPIs to ensure real time performance tracking
Assist the project team in implementing capacity strengthening activities that are aimed at supporting the MOH apply the systems developed through the TAMU
Supporting partner in any ad hoc request for example Audit related to HR
Assist in organizing training and learning initiatives for personnel on technical assistant management related topics
Support the project team in updating risk register and implementing mitigation measures in accordance with the project’s risk management approach
Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of regular progress updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders
Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
Impacts of results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Project Management Support Associate directly impacts the success of the TAMU project and the promotion of UNOPS’s credibility as an effective service provider in project services and management.
Job Requirements
Education
Completion of Secondary education is required.
A first level University (Bachelor’s) Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable.
Experience
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in an international and/or national organization supporting projects related to HR/and Admin support/operations is required.
Experience in personnel performance and contract management is an asset.
Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and practices is highly desirable.
Some experience in UN system organizations is an asset.
Proficiency in computers and office software packages(Google suite) and experience in handling web-based management systems is an asset.
Experience in use Enterprise systems including OneUNOPS is desired.
Language
Fluency in oral, reading and written English is required
Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
How to Apply
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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Fields Of Study
Public Administration
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
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