Grants Management Senior Officer, Banjul, Gambia

Background Information - The Gambia The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations. With over 6,000 personnel spread across 130 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,100 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments. Role Purpose Project Background The EU-ISEY project is a European Union-supported initiative designed to transform The Gambia's Senior Secondary Education (SSE) sector. Aligned with the EU's strategic frameworks (MIP 2021-2027 and GAP III), the project focuses on boosting quality, inclusivity, and equity to empower Gambian youth—particularly girls and marginalized groups—and encourage careers in teaching. The overarching goal is to enhance SSE completion rates and reduce gender and socioeconomic attainment inequalities across The Gambia Increasing enrollment and stay-in-school rates for both boys and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas. Making SSE more gender-sensitive and modern, with a heavy emphasis on STEM, digital literacy, health education, civics, and climate/environmental issues. Enhancing female representation and leadership within the teaching workforce. The intended outcomes include: Higher Retention through reduced dropout rates, particularly for rural girls. Improved educational quality that equips students with 21st-century and STEM skills. Workforce readiness, through better preparation for graduates entering higher education, vocational training, or tech careers. Increased female participation as both students and education leaders. The key activities of the EU-ISEY project are designed to address key challenges in Senior Secondary Education (SSE) by focusing on capacity building, gender equity, and digital innovation. Training programs will enhance the skills of in-service and pre-service teachers, emphasizing STEM education, gender-sensitive teaching methods, and digital competencies. The project prioritizes gender equity through targeted initiatives such as scholarships, mentorship programs, and leadership training for female students and aspiring educators. Digital innovation will be fostered by reinforcing existing e-learning centers and integrating offline and online tools to support both teaching and learning. Refurbishments of school-based science labs and/or supply of mobile labs will be provided. Community engagement campaigns, in collaboration with local NGOs, artists (performing art), etc, will address socio-cultural barriers to education, promoting inclusivity and retention for girls and marginalized groups. These activities collectively aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education system in The Gambia. UNOPS serves as the lead implementing partner, leveraging its expertise in project management, procurement, and sustainable development. UNOPS will collaborate with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Expertise France (EF) and other partners to deliver the activities foreseen in the action. Key collaborators include The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST), local civil society organizations, and international development partners. Together, they will ensure sustainable, impactful, and community-driven outcomes. Background Information - Job-specific The Grant Management Senior Office…