Projects Support Consultant
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
UNRWA is seeking Projects Support Consultant (P3 level) to support the effective management of the Agency s project portfolio. This role requires a strategic and analytical mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and expertise in project and portfolio management best practices. The consultant will be responsible for:
- Apply project and portfolio management methods to align the Agency s projects with its overall goals.
- Support project teams to manage projects effectively and deliver results on time.
- Help oversee the Agency s projects by reviewing and balancing the portfolio, preparing the annual priority list, checking project quality, and promoting accountability.
- Assist with rolling out and applying the UNRWA Project Procedures Manual (PPM) across the Agency.
- Analyze project data to track performance, spot trends, and suggest improvements.
- Prepare reports on project progress and flag any major issues when needed.
- Improve project tracking and reporting tools, such as dashboards and digital systems, to support better decision-making and transparency.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of the Agency s project governance systems.
- Help build a strong project management culture by organizing training, updating standards, introducing tools, and applying best practices and lessons learned.
- Work closely with colleagues from HQ, field offices, and the executive office.
- Carry out other tasks as needed.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- An advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in management, international development, business administration or any other related field.
- An initial degree (bachelor or equivalent) plus two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a post-graduate degree.
- Certification in project management, such as PRINCE2 or PMP is highly desirable.
Experience
- At least five years of relevant project management experience within the United Nations, international organizations, or international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
- Demonstrated experience in project, programme, portfolio management methodologies and practices.
- A minimum of two years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively produce high-quality outputs under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team.
- Familiarity with Palestine refugee issues Travel requirements (if any) The consultant may travel to UNRWA s fields of operation, subject to organizational priorities and prevailing security and other conditions at the time of the assignment.
Company Industry
- Recruitment
- Placement Firm
- Executive Search
Department / Functional Area
- Administration
Keywords
- Projects Support Consultant
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