
Programme Support Specialist
Category | Grade:Professional | IICA-2Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:3903Posted on:16 Jul 2026
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
- Programme and Project Management
- 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