Programme Management Specialist, Multiple positions

*UNOPS may accept to have the candidate working home-based depending on the project's future needs. The incumbent will be required to work during New York office hours.

• Provide direct assistance to, and in some cases lead, the planning and delivery of projects and capacity building activities, at the global level.
• Communicate and coordinate with national, regional government representatives, civil society organisations, and industry stakeholders on the implementation of activities under the guidance of the Programme Manager.
• Propose plan and conduct scoping missions to Member States and regional bodies to determine capacity building needs and develop plans for implementation.
• Plan, develop and conduct workshops, technical assistance and other training on (PRR)/PCVE under the supervision of the Programme Manager.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Develop appealing and effective communications products, content and materials in support of the Programme’s deliverables and results, including policy briefs, reports, engagement platform and social media content to promote Programme activities.
• Identify, advise, and develop opportunities for programme iteration and the collection of global good practices.
• Provide inputs to reporting, briefing, and presentation materials related to the programme activities.
• Provide technical support for critical meetings, conferences, and seminars for UNCCT focused issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve visibility and implementation of the Programme through communications.
• Keep track of donor reporting requirements and timelines and manage timely submissions; Draft narrative and financial reports for donors in compliance with specific donor requirements and seek and compile relevant inputs from project partners.
• Support the coordination of activities related to resource mobilization (background research, concept notes, and proposals preparation and submissions, progress reports, etc.).
• Support the Programme Manager and Office on other activities as required.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.