Jobs at UNOPS
Publication date:
31 May 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Châtelaine
Job summary
UNOPS enhances efficiency in peacebuilding and development projects. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable outcomes.
Tasks
- Support project management and administration tasks effectively.
- Assist in travel arrangements and procurement processes.
- Ensure project operations align with UNOPS regulations and standards.
Skills
- Experience in project management and administration is essential.
- Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams is crucial.
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UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations.
New York Portfolio Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
This is a position in UNOPS for supporting project(s) under the Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). The Portfolio Associate is responsible for providing effective and efficient support in the areas of administration, project management, travel, and procurement to DSIP’s clients and projects. Overall, s/he will be expected to ensure that the project operations function in line with UNOPS rules and regulations, and its projects are delivered in accordance with their scope, quality requirements, timelines and budgets. The incumbent will report to the DSIP Project Manager.
The incumbent of this position will be a UNOPS personnel and is under its full responsibility.
