Project Management Support Specialist [Counter Terrorism]

UNOPS DSI has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to implement project activities under the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR).

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.

Under UNOPS supervision and working in close collaboration with UNOCT, the Project Management Support Specialist will support the implementation of activities under the Global Programme on PRR.

Under the supervision of the UNOPS Project Manager and in close collaboration with the UNOCT Programme Manager of the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (PRR), the Project Management Support Specialist will support the delivery, coordination, monitoring and development of project activities and will be responsible for the following:

1. Project Delivery and Performance

• Support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate project activities and develop project management tools to ensure timely delivery of outputs and adherence to UNOPS and donor/partner requirements.
• Support the design and development of programmes and projects, including the preparation of project documents, implementation plans, budgets and results frameworks. 
• Conduct or support needs assessments, stakeholder consultations and gap analyses to inform programme development and implementation. 
• Manage and monitor progress against scope, time, cost and quality tolerances. Identify risks and deviations, propose corrective actions, and escalate when required.
• Support resource mobilization efforts through the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, donor briefs and related documentation. 
• Embed sustainability principles - including gender equality, social inclusion and environmental considerations - across project activities.
• Contribute to the identification and development of new project opportunities or extensions of existing engagements.

2. Financial and Procurement Management

• Support financial planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure effective budget utilization and cost control in line with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations.
• Support procurement and grant management processes, including preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs).

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with donors, partners, national authorities and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate project steering committees and country level coordination mechanisms.
• Support the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement and communication plans, ensuring timely and consistent information sharing.
• Facilitate internal coordination among project teams, technical experts and support functions.
• Represent the project in meetings, consultations and external engagements as delegated by the supervisor.

4. Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Assurance

• Monitor project performance against agreed indicators, preparing progress, financial and completion reports in accordance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.
• Conduct data analysis and provide inputs for management decisions and strategic planning.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are applied to all deliverables, documents and outputs.
• Support compliance with internal audit and quality standards, coordinating corrective action as required.

5. Knowledge Building and Sharing

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of capacity building workshops.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on PRR-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.