Project Management Support - Specialist

Overview

Provides project management support to Senior Portfolio Managers, Programme Management Advisors, and Project Managers within UNTSS. Supports negotiations, proposal drafting, costing, and implementation plans to ensure project outputs meet business cases.

Tasks Summary

• Support resource mobilization strategies and donor engagement.
• Facilitate partnership lifecycle from scoping to sustainability.
• Prepare high-level project and programme plans and oversee project closure activities.
• Support financial planning, monitoring, reporting, procurement, and grant management.
• Monitor project performance, conduct data analysis, and ensure quality assurance.
• Implement partnership and project development tools and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Experience Requirements

• Relevant experience in a Project/Programme Management role in the delivery of development projects.
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in partnership development, relationship management, or proposal writing.
• Desired: Knowledge of UN/UNOPS rules, regulations, policies, tools, and systems.
• Desired: Working knowledge of project management software tools and applications.

Qualification Requirements

• Required: Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Finance, Economics or other relevant disciplines with 5 years of relevant experience.
• OR A first level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Finance, Economics or other relevant disciplines with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Desired: Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Foundation PMI or equivalent) is an asset.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English Fluent Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Until 31 Dec 2026 with possibility of extension subject to project needs, satisfactory performance and budget availability.

Work Modality: Home based, / REMOTE, REMOTE

Remuneration: A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Payment will be made only after completion of work. Depending on the incumbent's personal situation, a local fee scale (LICA-10) might be applied in determining the contractor's fee.