Project Management Office (PMO) – Analyst (Port Sudan) – UNOPS

Job Description

Organization	United Nations Office for Project Services
Job Title	Project Management Office (PMO) – Analyst
Duty station	Port Sudan
Seniority Level	Associate
ICS Level	ICS 08
Contract Type	ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular
Contract Level	LICA 8
Duration	Ongoing, subject to performance and availability of funds.
Application period	22-Apr-2026

Job Highlight

Supporting project success through analytical and administrative expertise across the entire project lifecycle.

About the Region

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 Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Addis Ababa, the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, with a primary focus on health, agriculture, and economic development. Established in 2009, HAMCO partners with governments and development stakeholders to implement impactful, results-driven initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. Since 2024, new projects have been aimed at expanding access to healthcare, education, energy, and livelihoods, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected regions. HAMCO also provides human resource management services, supporting the effective implementation of development initiatives. Key efforts include equipping research facilities, strengthening education and health systems, building vaccine research capacity, and enhancing resilience in communities affected by crisis. Through these interventions, HAMCO contributes to inclusive growth, regional stability, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Horn of Africa.

About the Project Office

Established in 2005, UNOPS Sudan is a key partner in advancing community well-being through infrastructure, procurement, and project management services that support humanitarian, recovery, and sustainable development efforts. UNOPS contributes to improved access to clean water, supports peacekeeping operations, and assists in implementing the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement by helping operationalize the Permanent Ceasefire Committee for Darfur in collaboration with UNITAMS. Ongoing initiatives focus on enhancing access to water and strengthening health services across the country, with particular efforts in Kassala state to expand diagnostic capacity and upgrade healthcare infrastructure. Through these projects, UNOPS supports stability, resilience, and improved living conditions for communities across Sudan.

Role Purpose

The Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst provides analytical and administrative support to project and programme management processes, applying established procedures, standards and methodologies. The incumbent contributes to data collection, analysis, documentation and coordination activities across the project lifecycle. The role also focuses on ensuring that project information is accurate, timely and aligned with organizational requirements. 

Functions / Key Results Expected

Development and Planning Support

• Assist in the preparation of project plans, budgets, schedules and risk registers, ensuring alignment with corporate templates and standards.
• Compile and validate baseline data, resource inputs and other information required for project planning and design.
• Support the development of simple tools and trackers for resource allocation and delivery forecasting.
• Maintain updated records of project documentation and assist in the review of project initiation materials for completeness. 
• Support the identification of basic risks and issues by gathering information and presenting it to supervisors for analysis.

Project Set-Up and Closure Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the initiation and closure of projects, ensuring compliance with UNOPS procedures.
• Maintain project documentation in corporate systems (e.g. oneUNOPS) and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in tracking project milestones and closure requirements, including asset transfer lists, final reports and archiving of documentation.
• Support coordination between project teams and support services during start-up and closure activities.

Monitoring and Reporting Support

• Collect, compile and verify project performance data for inclusion in progress reports and dashboards.
• Prepare summary tables, charts and visuals to support performance analyses.
• Assist in ensuring that project performance indicators and milestones are regularly updated in corporate systems.
• Conduct preliminary checks for data consistency, completeness and accuracy, flaggi