Project Officer, Office for Portfolio Management

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a Project Officer for the Office for Portfolio Management to support project management practices and data analytics within the General Management and Coordination Cluster. The role involves technical administration of the OPM platform, database management, data analysis, and reporting. The Project Officer will ensure alignment with organizational objectives and support the implementation of the OPM initiative through data-driven insights. Additionally, the position includes training, administrative support, and collaboration with various teams to enhance project performance across the AFRO Region. Candidate Requirements: Experience in project management, Proficiency in database management, Strong data analysis and reporting skills, Familiarity with PowerBI and PowerApps, Ability to design tools for data collection, Excellent communication and training skills, Administrative support experience. Task description: Technical/Platform administration: 1. Database Management: Design, create, and maintain databases related to the Office for Portfolio Management (OPM), ensuring proper content structure, file location organization, and a reliable backup and recovery system. 2. Data Analysis and Reporting: Aggregate and analyze relevant data to produce user-friendly dashboards, summary and detailed timely reports (internal and external), narrative content, tables, maps, and graphics to visualize OPM performance trends and support strategic planning and data-driven decision-making. 3. Design tools and methodologies to standardize data collection and processing across regions and country offices, ensuring consistent information flow and supporting consolidation efforts. 4. Respond to ad hoc information requests and support knowledge sharing as needed. Ensure the technical maintenance of the OPM platform in conjunction with the Regional Services Unit/Information Technology Management (RSU/ITM) and Regional Office Support Unit/Information Technology Management (ROSU/ITM) teams, report to the coordinator any technical issues and propose fixes, ensure a help-desk role with end-users, and manage the licenses required for the platform.