Project Management Support Senior Officer (AML/CFT)

About the role

UNOPS is recruiting a Project Management Support Senior Officer in Nairobi (Westlands) to support the implementation of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) projects. The role covers project delivery, monitoring and reporting, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement and coordination, with a posting end date of 27 October 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation and work plans for AML/CFT projects, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, training, outreach and dialogues, including concept notes, agendas and presentations.
• Integrate sustainability, social inclusion and gender equality into project activities, and support HSSE standards across activities.
• Take part in field missions to monitor implementation, support national counterparts and partners, and coordinate consulting assignments with legal experts and stakeholders.
• Coordinate narrative and financial reports, track progress against scope, schedule, cost and quality indicators, and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain monitoring tools, support data collection and analysis, and provide quality assurance for deliverables and documentation.
• Support monitoring and evaluation materials, implementation and activity evaluation reports, impact assessments, and internal and external audits.
• Build relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees and beneficiaries, and organize steering committee meetings, workshops and capacity-building activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in criminology, law, political sciences, sociology or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project management or related areas, including AML/CFT programmes or projects.
• Fluent English; fluent Swahili is desirable.
• Desired: a globally recognized project management certificate or membership, experience in multicultural or UN system settings in a developing country, and experience in development or humanitarian contexts.

Required skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Office and G-Suite, and web-based management systems.
• Skills listed: communication, data analysis, project implementation, project management and stakeholder management.

What we offer

• Ongoing learning opportunities through blended learning programmes covering leadership and personal and professional development.
• Access to internationally recognized technical certifications and membership in professional associations.
• A culture that encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration.