UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, 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.

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their 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 that are headquartered in New York.  The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives team works with UN partners and Member States. This portfolio offers support for various initiatives and priorities of the UN Secretary-General in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it helps the UN Secretariat in implementing global programs in areas such as political affairs, climate, counterterrorism and peacebuilding, among others.

UNOPS DSI has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to implement project activities under the Global Programme on Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE)  within UNOCT.

The United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. UNOCT has five mandated functions:

 (1) Provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates entrusted to the Secretary-General from across the United Nations system; 

(2) Enhance coordination and coherence across the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy; 

(3) Strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; 

(4) Improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; and 

(5) Ensure that due priority is given to counterterrorism across the United Nations system and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.

The Project Management Support Senior Officer supports the effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful delivery of results within scope, time, cost and quality parameters. The role provides analytical and operational support in project planning, execution and reporting; contributes to risk and performance management; and ensures timely communication with partners and stakeholders. Through proactive client focus and problem-solving, the Senior Officer helps drive efficient project delivery and achievement of results in line with organizational and donor/ client expectations.

Under the supervision of the UNOPS Project Manager, and working closely with the Senior Programme Manager of the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR) in UNOCT, the Project Management Support Senior Officer will be expected to perform various activities including:

1. Project Delivery and Performance

• Contribute to the development, execution and updating of detailed implementation plans, ensuring that all project outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Provide logistical and operational support for missions, workshops, and dialogues, including the preparation of materials and reports.

• Plan, develop and support the delivery of workshops, technical assistance and other training on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (PRR).

• Conduct or participate in field missions to monitor implementation and support local partners.

1. Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.

• Provide technical support for critical meetings, conferences, seminars on issues related to PRR and Counter Terrorism.

• Maintain dashboards and monitoring tools to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Provide quality assurance for project deliverables, reports and documentation submitted by donors/partners.

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards.

• Identify opportunities to improve visibility and implementation of the PRR activities through communications.

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Build and maintain productive relationships with national and local authorities, donors, partners, grantees, and other key stakeholders.

• Facilitate regular communication and coordination among programme teams and partners.

• Support the organization of steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

• Ensure stakeholders are informed of project progress, activities and results through timely and accurate information.

 4. Knowledge Building and Sharing

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of capacity building activities at the global level.

• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.

• Conduct research on project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.

  
  

Required

• Advanced University degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) preferably in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology or other relevant field with two (2) years of relevant experience is required OR

• A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology or other relevant field with four (4) years of relevant experience is desirablerequired.

Desired

• A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.

Required

• Relevant experience is defined as work in project management, research, drafting of strategic communications, donor reporting, or related areas.  

Desired

• Direct experience in prevention or countering of violent extremism or PRR is desired.

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations, particularly UNOCT, is desired.

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.