UNOPS’ mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Manager to develop and maintain project plans
• Support the Project Manager to implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board
• Prepare and maintain project files, including internal and external project reports
• Manage information flows and oversee change controls, risk registers and issue management by establishing document control procedures
• Manage assigned delivery of work packages and take responsibility for progress
• Maintain all supporting project financial documents for audit and review processes
• Ensure accurate data entry into UNOPS ERP system (OneUNOPS) and OneUNOPS Projects as appropriate
• Monitor project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures in line with the work-plan
• Process direct payments and advance requests and prepare project budget revisions

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) with five years of relevant experience
• University degree (bachelor’s degree/first level) with a combination of two additional years of relevant professional experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the educational requirements outlined above
• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner Certification is an asset
• Five years, minimum, of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of project management and operations management with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination
• Experience in humanitarian emergency operating contexts, including humanitarian coordination mechanisms, donors, security, and operations management is an asset
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in Procurement, Finance, HR Management and administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage
• Full working knowledge of English is essential
• Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an advantage