Project Management Support SpecialistNew

Supports UNOPS Afghanistan projects through planning, implementation, monitoring and operational coordination. The retainer specialist tracks scope, cost, quality and risk; supports finance, procurement and grant processes; and works with donors, authorities and project teams to maintain compliant delivery. The role also contributes to reporting, quality assurance, knowledge sharing and future project development.

• Support planning, implementation and monitoring of projects against approved work plans and budgets
• Track scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk and propose corrective actions
• Support financial planning, reporting, cash-flow management and cost control
• Support procurement, grant management, bid evaluation and contract administration
• Coordinate with donors, partners, authorities and project teams
• Prepare performance, financial and completion reports and support quality assurance
• Support project-management training and knowledge-sharing activities

• Bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with five years of relevant experience
• Experience in project management or related areas
• Proficiency using collaboration and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office and G Suite, and web-based management systems
• Fluent English

• Professional project-management certification or membership
• Experience in multicultural environments or UN-system organizations in a developing country
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts

• Project Implementation
• Project Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Financial Planning
• Procurement
• Grant Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Contract Administration

• Microsoft Office
• G Suite
• Web-based Management Systems

• Home-based retainer role supporting UNOPS Afghanistan and, as needed, other country offices
• Roster personnel are engaged as operational requirements dictate