Project Management Support - Officer, Garoowe, Somalia

## Project Management Support - Officer, Garoowe, Somalia - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Field location:Garoowe - Office:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services in Garoowe Position Title:Project Management Support - Officer Duty Station(s):Garoowe Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular Contract Level:LICA 8 Posting Start Date:21-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:04-Oct-2026 Duration:48 months, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance Empowering project success through operational excellence, data-driven insights, and seamless coordination. 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. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent. About the Project Office Since 1995, UNOPS Somalia (SOCO), headquartered in Mogadishu and part of the East and Southern Africa Multi-Country Office (ESAMCO), has been a trusted partner to the Government of Somalia and international donors. Through the provision of project management, infrastructure, procurement, and financial services, SOCO plays a critical role in supporting national priorities in health, rule of law, security, transport, and resilience. The office has delivered impactful infrastructure projects—including the Immigration Headquarters ($6.8M), Maritime Police Headquarters ($3.7M), and regional hospitals ($20M)—and leads key national initiatives such as the Joint Police Programme ($56.4M). UNOPS also manages large-scale procurement, including over $75M in non-lethal support to security actors. Advisory support to urban resilience and crisis recovery efforts further strengthens institutional capacity, with projects valued at $8.1M, $8.8M, and $7.4M. SOCO's integrated approach contributes to sustainable peacebuilding and development outcomes across Somalia. The Sustainable Land Management in Puntland (SLM-P) project is an initiative funded by Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), Germany and implemented by UNOPS over a period of 48 months in Puntland State of Somalia. The project aims to strengthen the productive potential of sustainable land and water use systems by addressing the interconnected challenges of land degradation, water scarcity, climate change, and limited institutional capacity that undermine the resilience and livelihoods of rural communities. Puntland is highly vulnerable to recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, soil erosion, degradation of rangelands, and declining water availability. These environmental challenges have severely affected agro-pastoral livelihoods, agricultural productivity, and food security, particularly among smallholder farmers, pastoralists, women, youth, and displaced populations. The project adopts an integrated watershed-based approach that combines sustainable water resource management, ecosystem restoration, climate-resilient agriculture, and institutional strengthening to enhance long-term resilience. The project consists of three mutually reinforcing components. Component 1: Water infrastructure and soil conservation measures: The aim of the component is to expand and improve the infrastructure for the storage and protection of multi-use water sources, and to implement soil conservation measures. It therefore encompasses both biological and physical measures aimed at controlling surface runoff and erosion, maximizing rainwater harvesting for vegetation growth, and improving water availability. This includes measures to capture runoff, increase groundwater recharge, and utilize natural slopes for the collection and storage of water. Component 2: Land-use, agriculture, and livestock productivity: The aim of the component is to improve land use, agriculture, livestock and water management-related skills and assets in project communities. The component thus combines activities of livestock and rangeland management practices, training and asset provision for climate-adapted agricultural techniques. Component 3: Accompanying measures/ capacity enhancement activities: The aim of the component is to strengthen the capacities of communities and relevant government institutions for water resources and land use management. A nine-month inception phase will establish the technical, social, environmental, and institutional foundation for implementation through comprehensive baseline studies, watershed assessments, participatory community consultations, institutional capacity assessments, and the development of detailed implementation and monitoring frameworks. The subsequent implementation phase will deliver targeted infrastructure investments, livelihood support, and capacity-building activities based on evidence-driven and community-led planning. The SLM-P project contributes directly to Somalia's and Puntland's development priorities and supports several Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Strong Institutions (SDG 16). The Project Management Support Officer provides operational, analytical and administrative support to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of projects in line with UNOPS policies and client/partner requirements. The incumbent supports data management, reporting, procurement, financial and/or logistical activities that contribute to efficient project delivery. The role collects, validates and analyzes project data, generating insights and reports to inform evidence-based decision-making and enhance performance. The Project Management Support Officer facilitates coordination among project teams, partners and support services units, ensuring timely implementation of activities and compliance with established procedures. The incumbent may also undertake field missions to support data collection, training and stakeholder engagement, helping strengthen project systems, processes and reporting tools. Functions / Key Results Expected Data Management, Analysis and Reporting - Collect, clean, structure and validate project data to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability. - Develop and maintain databases, dashboards and information management systems for real-time project tracking. - Conduct statistical and qualitative analysis to identify trends, generate insights and inform decision-making. - Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders - Implement automated tools and visualization systems, e.g. Power BI, Looker Studio, etc, to enhance data accessibility and interpretation. - Ensure rigorous data quality checks and validation of data sources and tools. Project Implementation and Operational Support - Support project planning, budgeting and execution, ensuring adherence to UNOPS procedures and client/donor requirements. - Prepare project documentation, including Terms of Reference (ToRs), agreements