Asociado de Soporte a la Gestión de Proyectos
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) supports the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in implementing its mandate. UNODC works globally to combat illicit drugs, organized crime, and terrorism by providing technical assistance, policy advice, and capacity building. This role supports UNODC's Country Programme in Bolivia, focusing on drug control and crime prevention initiatives.
Job Purpose
The Associate Project Management Support role is crucial for the effective implementation of a UNODC project in Bolivia, funded by the European Union, aimed at reducing drug production and trafficking, addressing problematic drug use, and improving coca cultivation control. The position directly supports the project's first result area, which focuses on generating quality data for evidence-based policymaking. The Associate will provide substantive support in managing project activities, ensuring timely responses to needs, and collaborating with the project leader on planning and execution. This involves close coordination with stakeholders to facilitate operations and ensure efficient activity delivery aligned with project objectives and internal processes.
Responsibilities
The Associate Project Management Support will assist the interdisciplinary team in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities, including risk identification and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include supporting the project coordinator in managing stakeholders, assessing training needs, and developing capacity-building programs. The role involves contributing to budget preparation, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies, as well as assisting with project agreements and revisions. Operational support includes monitoring activities related to coca cultivation and drug use prevention/treatment, coordinating logistics for training events, and developing training materials. The Associate will maintain coordination with service providers and stakeholders, facilitate internal and external communications, and manage project documentation and filing systems. Reporting duties include updating monitoring tools, compiling information for progress reports, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Work Experience
Requires relevant experience in substantive support for managing capacity-building or training activities for security, justice, and health institutions. Experience in projects generating evidence for public policy on drugs and criminal justice is necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is essential. Desirable experience includes knowledge of national/international drug control regulations, drug demand reduction policies, and working in multicultural or UN system environments.
Skills
Communication, Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Active collaboration