Project Management Support - Officer

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options

Functions / Key Results Expected

The incumbent will be responsible for providing support in programme management and implementation, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation, in accordance with United Nations rules, regulations, and policies for the implementation of the PLEAD II – Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya. Within delegated authority, the Assistant Programme Officer will undertake the following specific duties:

• Work with PLEAD II partners across 19 counties—including the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Secretariat, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Witness Protection Agency, Probation and Aftercare Service, National Police Service, and the Assets Recovery Agency—to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects. Support monitoring and analysis of programme progress; review relevant documents and reports; identify challenges and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant stakeholders; and track follow-up actions.
• Support policy coordination and evaluation processes, including reviewing and analysing emerging issues and trends, and participating in evaluations, research initiatives and thematic studies.
• Conduct basic research and analysis and present synthesized information from diverse sources to maintain an updated knowledge base on emerging issues in anti-corruption, access to justice, efficiency and accountability within the justice sector, and the use of technology as an enabler of justice.
• Assist in conducting consulting assignments with national counterparts by planning and facilitating workshops and other interactive sessions and supporting the development of action plans to guide change management processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs such as background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative meetings, conferences, and related events, including proposing agenda topics, identifying and recommending participants, preparing background documents and presentations, and supporting logistical arrangements.
• Participate in outreach activities; support the development and facilitation of training workshops and seminars; and deliver presentations on assigned topics and activities.
• Participate in field missions, providing technical and administrative support, including the collection and organisation of data.
• Conduct comprehensive research and in-depth analysis to support the development and optimization of the EACC iCMS and e-learning systems, including learning and student management modules. This includes performing legal and policy analyses to guide module design.
• Undertake contextual policy analysis to inform and support joint trainings on financial investigations and virtual assets. This includes contributing to monitoring, evaluation, research, and impact reporting

Skills

Communication, Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Active collaboration.

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or other relevant discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or other relevant discipline with 0 years of relevant experience.

Desired

• A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management.

Experience Requirements

Required

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience, including relevant experience in managing programme/project activities in the areas of anti-corruption, criminal justice, crime and drug control and/or related fields.

Desired

• Work experience in project management including design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in data analytics or related area.
• Work experience with EU funded projects and Countering Corruption Projects.
• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts.

Language Requirements

Required:

English, fluent.

Desirable

Swahili, fluent

Opportunities for learning and growth

• Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
• Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
• State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
• Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
• Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration