Project Management Support - Associate

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) manages operations across a wide region, supporting sustainable development goals. In Ukraine, UNOPS focuses on humanitarian-development nexus initiatives, including infrastructure, energy, housing, and education projects, in partnership with various international bodies. The Ukraine and Eastern Europe Multi-Country Office (UEMCO) plays a crucial role in delivering these large-scale projects.

Job Purpose

The Project Management Support Associate is integral to the effective planning, coordination, and execution of project activities within UNOPS. This role provides essential support to project teams, ensuring seamless operations and efficient delivery of project outputs. By collaborating closely with project stakeholders, the Associate facilitates communication, manages logistical aspects, and contributes to the overall success of projects, aligning all efforts with the project's results framework and UNOPS' internal standards and processes. The position is key to maintaining project momentum and achieving desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Support Associate is responsible for comprehensive support across several key areas. This includes assisting in planning and preparation by supporting stakeholder engagement, needs assessments, and capacity-building programs, as well as contributing to budget preparation, procurement, and risk identification. In training and implementation, the role involves coordinating logistics for events, supporting material development, and liaising with service providers to ensure smooth project execution and effective communication. For monitoring, reporting, and compliance, the Associate will develop tracking tools, collect and archive documentation, contribute to reports, and ensure adherence to UNOPS policies and donor requirements. Operational and logistical support includes coordinating procurement, travel, and HR-related tasks, alongside managing project files. Finally, the role supports knowledge building through participation in learning sessions and sharing insights.

Work Experience

Required experience includes work in project management or related fields, along with demonstrated proficiency in collaboration and management systems like MS Office or G-Suite. Desirable experience encompasses working in multicultural settings, within UN system organizations, or in development/humanitarian contexts.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management

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