Project Management Support - Associate

Role Purpose
The Project Management Support Associate provides substantive support to the planning, coordination and delivery of project activities. The role collaborates closely with project stakeholders to maintain effective coordination, facilitate operations and ensure activities are delivered efficiently in line with the project’s results framework and internal processes.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Planning and Preparation

Support senior technical leads (e.g. lead engineers) or project managers in stakeholder engagement, training needs assessment, and development of capacity-building programmes.
Contribute to budget preparation, procurement processes, and identification of risks with mitigation measures.
Assist in drafting project agreements, amendments, and budget revisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Training and Implementation Support

Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and meetings (venues, materials, accommodation, catering, assessments, certification)
Support the development of training materials and the integration of thematic inputs into delivery.
Liaise with service providers, retainers and project stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
Facilitate internal and external communications to minimize operational disruption and maintain consistent project delivery.
Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance

Develop and update monitoring tools, progress tracking sheets, and risk/ issue registers.
Collect, prepare and archive documentation related to training and project activities.
Contribute to drafting and quality assurance of reports, meeting minutes, and donor/partner submissions.
Track project milestones and alert managers on deadlines and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, procedures and donor requirements.
Operational and Logistical Support

Coordinate procurement, travel, transport and inventory management in support of project operations.
Support HR-related project requirements (e.g. drafting terms of reference for positions, monitoring deliverables, recruitment activities, etc).
Manage project files, shared drives, and document management systems to ensure real-time tracking and accessibility.
Knowledge Building and Sharing

Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management.

Education Requirements
Required

Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired

A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required

Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas.
Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Language Requirements

French, Fluent

English, Intermediate.

Opportunities for learning and growth

Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.