The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. 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.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with 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 headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
UNOPS has signed a Global Agreement with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to operationally support the implementation of their mandate through the provision of Human Resources services.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), an office of the United Nations Secretariat established in 1997 to assist Member States in their efforts to combat illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism, is one of the partners under UNTSS.
Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, UNODC operates globally to support the development and implementation of policies and programmes that address a wide range of issues, including drug trafficking and abuse, organized crime, corruption, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, cybercrime, and terrorism prevention. Through research, policy advice, capacity-building, and technical assistance, UNODC works to strengthen justice systems, promote international cooperation, and uphold the rule of law and human rights in the fight against transnational threats.
The Project Management Support Associate provides substantive support to the planning, coordination and delivery of project activities. The role collaborates closely with project stakeholders to maintain effective coordination, facilitate operations and ensure activities are delivered efficiently in line with the project’s results framework and internal processes.
Planning and Preparation
Support senior technical leads or project managers in stakeholder engagement, training needs assessment, and development of capacity-building programmes.
Contribute to budget preparation, procurement processes, and identification of risks with mitigation measures.
Assist in drafting project agreements, amendments, and budget revisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Training and Implementation Support
Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and meetings (venues, materials, accommodation, catering, assessments, certification)
Support the development of training materials and the integration of thematic inputs into delivery.
Liaise with service providers, retainers and project stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
Facilitate internal and external communications to minimize operational disruption and maintain consistent project delivery.
Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
Develop and update monitoring tools, progress tracking sheets, and risk/ issue registers.
Collect, prepare and archive documentation related to training and project activities.
Contribute to drafting and quality assurance of reports, meeting minutes, and donor/partner submissions.
Track project milestones and alert managers on deadlines and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with UNODC policies, procedures and donor requirements.
Operational and Logistical Support
Coordinate procurement, travel, transport and inventory management in support of project operations.
Support HR-related project requirements (e.g. drafting terms of reference for positions, monitoring deliverables, recruitment activities, etc).
Manage project files, shared drives, and document management systems to ensure real-time tracking and accessibility.
Knowledge Building and Sharing
Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management.
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