Pay and conditions
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Job Description
The Project Management Support Assistant provides administrative and office support to UNODC drug-use prevention activities in Brazil. The role assists project planning, tracking, reporting, filing and data updates; coordinates training logistics and knowledge-sharing; and helps maintain timely documentation and day-to-day project coordination under close supervision.
Key Details
Department
Sustainable Development Cluster
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
No minimum listed
Category
General
Grade
LICA-3
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
High school
Recruitment scope
Local
Contract duration
Until 31 December 2026, renewable subject to funding, organisational needs, project duration and satisfactory performance
Language Requirements
Required
Portuguese
Desired
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Track project progress, deliverables, contracts, travel, workshops and grants
- Maintain project and operational data and ensure records are filed
- Provide team updates on progress, priorities and coordination needs
- Support training and learning logistics, schedules, venues and materials
- Compile information and conduct basic research for project reports and documentation
Role Requirements
- Secondary school with three years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree in a related field with no experience requirement
- Relevant project-management support experience for candidates without higher education
- Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools and web-based management systems
- Fluent Portuguese
Desired Criteria
- UN-system work experience
- Project-management support experience including logistics, procurement, travel or events
- Experience managing files and preparing administrative documentation and correspondence
- Intermediate English
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- UNOPS provides human-resources services to UNODC under a Global Agreement
- Supports the NUPPi drug-use prevention project in Brazil
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.
