Senior Project Management Support Associate at UNOPS

Vacancy Code: VA/2025/B5302/30579
Level: LICA-7

The Role

• The Project Management Support (PMS) - Senior Associate who provides broad supervision and guidance.
• The role is responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations, coordinating implementation, and liaison with the EIB.
• S/he maintains a close eye on the operational and financial performance, identifies probable Project Management Support issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinates resolution as per action-items assigned, drafting required correspondences to stakeholders concerned and preparation of mission reports.
• The PMS is required to work in a complex and challenging environment with limited resources.
• She/He may be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.

Requirements
Education:

• High school Diploma/Secondary School Diploma is the minimum academic requirement for this role. 
• A First-Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines with 3 years of relevant professional experience will be accepted. 
• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines is an asset.  

Work Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant working experience in Project Management with focus in budget management, financial monitoring, operations support, reporting and project planning is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UNOPS and/or UN financial rules and regulations will be an asset.
• Experience in the use of google software packages (Google Doc, Sheets and Slides) and experience in handling web-based management systems is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams is an asset.
• Experience working on EU/EC/EIB projects/ programmes is an asset .

Certifications:

• Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMI or equivalent) is an asset.