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Programme Support Specialist

UNOPSNew York, United States
Category | Grade:Professional | IICA-2Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:3903Posted on:16 Jul 2026
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Overview

Roster role supporting UNOPS peace and security programme delivery through project planning, implementation, operations, monitoring, assurance, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management.

Department: Peace and Security Cluster

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Job Functions

  1. Programme and Project Management
  2. Operations and General Management

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support programme strategies, workplans, budgets and project proposals
  • Help develop and update implementation plans and monitor delivery against tolerances
  • Support procurement, contract management, recruitment, financial management and project closure
  • Manage monitoring tools, reporting obligations and delivery data analysis
  • Coordinate stakeholder communication plans and engagement with partners
  • Support programme and project assurance, audit preparation and risk follow-up
  • Develop training, guidance, lessons learned and knowledge products for programme teams

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree with five years of relevant experience, or bachelor degree with seven years of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in portfolio management, programme management, project development or project management
  • Fluent English

Skills

Programme ManagementProject PlanningProject ImplementationMonitoring and EvaluationRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementFinancial ManagementKnowledge Management

Tools

FIDIC

Additional info

  • Roster replenishment for future function-specific opportunities
  • Variable contract duration
  • Background checks are required for final candidates