Senior Project Management Support Associate at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

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.  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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Management Support Associate

Vacancy Code: VA/2025/B5302/30579
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: LICA-7

The Role

• The Project Management Support (PMS) - Senior Associate who provides broad supervision and guidance.
• The role is responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations, coordinating implementation, and liaison with the EIB.
• S/he maintains a close eye on the operational and financial performance, identifies probable Project Management Support issues that may need attention, supports in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, coordinates resolution as per action-items assigned, drafting required correspondences to stakeholders concerned and preparation of mission reports.
• The PMS is required to work in a complex and challenging environment with limited resources.
• She/He may be required to work in complex and challenging environments with limited resources.

Requirements
Education:

• High school Diploma/Secondary School Diploma is the minimum academic requirement for this role. 
• A First-Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines with 3 years of relevant professional experience will be accepted. 
• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines is an asset.  

Work Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant working experience in Project Management with focus in budget management, financial monitoring, operations support, reporting and project planning is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UNOPS and/or UN financial rules and regulations will be an asset.
• Experience in the use of google software packages (Google Doc, Sheets and Slides) and experience in handling web-based management systems is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams is an asset.
• Experience working on EU/EC/EIB projects/ programmes is an asset .

Certifications:

• Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMI or equivalent) is an asset.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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