Project Management Support – Senior Associate

Dutystation: Baghdad , Iraq

Functional responsibilities

UNOPS is undertaking a three-year project (Local Infrastructure in Rural Anbar LIRA) that aims to improve basic living conditions for returnees in the liberated rural areas of Al-Anbar governorate and Sinjar through the rehabilitation of up to 2,000 housing units and restoration of decentralized Services. The decentralized services component will entail the provision of solar street lighting, the rehabilitation of selected community roads, and of water and sanitation networks and/or stations. When feasible, the rehabilitated housing units will be connected to the restored decentralized services taking into consideration the whole neighbourhood. The rehabilitation of housing and basic services will be guided by a needs-based approach

Job-Specific Information

In order to efficiently and effectively serve our partners with due regard to corporate standards and policies, the UNOPS project is in need of an experienced Project Management Support Senior Associate. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager for the LIRA Project in Iraq.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required

• A bachelor's degree is desirable, preferably in Finance or Accounting, Project Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred and would be an asset and may substitute for some of the required years of experience.

• PRINCE2® certification is an asset.

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and progressive professional experience, preferably in the field of Administration and Financial Management with focus on accounting, budget preparation, monitoring, recording, reporting, and coordination is required. BA with three (3) years of relevant experience is desirable.

• Experience working with the Google Suite platform including, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides is an asset.

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in Project Management, Finance, HR Management and administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.