Programme Management Office (PRMO) Specialist
Guatemala City
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Guatemala City
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
2. Summary of functional responsibilities
The main functional responsibilities of the PRMO Specialist are as follows:I. Delivery and performance
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With the support from the regional Project Management Advisor, successfully design, establish and implement the core functions of the PRMO.
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Manage the PRMO on a day to day basis.
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Assume PRMO oversight and assurance support function for the Guatemala's office programmes and projects at any one time, establishing a direct relationship with project managers to facilitate efficient assurance activities
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Provide expertise and support to project managers in UNOPS tools, systems and support assurance that processes are being followed.
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In consultation with the Head of Programme, develop internal and external stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategies at the Guatemala's office and project levels, as applicable
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Support the formulation of programme and project communications plans.
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Coordinate with Head of Support Services and Risk Management Advisor to ensure the programme complies with audit requirements, as applicable
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Ensure compliance with UNOPS defined quality standards for programme and project management.
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Ensure routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of national personnel.
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Participate in, and advocate PMs' participation in, relevant Communities of Practice.
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Supervises, motivates and develops the Guatemala's office PRMO team
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Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established.
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Develop, track and maintain dependencies across programmes and projects.
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Acts as (or nominates and supervises) a focal point between Guatemala´s Office and client throughout the project closure process.
**To obtain more accurate information please read the term of reference attached below.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
1. Education
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A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration/Management, International Development, Political Science, Economics, Engineering or relevant fields is desirable .
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A Bachelor's Degree in the above-mentioned areas or other relevant field plus two (2) additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.
2. Work Experience
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A minimum of 5 years (or more depending on academic credentials) of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of Project Management with experience of successful implementation and/or oversight of programmes and projects.
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Experience with data analysis, management reporting and project management tools and information management systems is required.
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Previous experience of working within a PMO/PRMO environment is an advantage.
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Previous experience of working with International Organizations is an advantage.
3. Language
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Full domain of Spanish
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English is required at a professional level.
4. Certifications
Program Management Professional (Pgmp), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certifications are desirable.