Project Management Support - Associate
UNOPS
Beograd, Galerija Belgrade
17.07.2025.
Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Management Support – Associate will be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of project communication activities. He/she will contribute to project implementation and reporting while ensuring compliance with UNOPS procedures and donor requirements. The Associate will also maintain coordination with UN partner agencies and key stakeholders and will manage activities related to the visibility and publicity of the project's support.
The Project Management Support - Associate will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:
- Provide quality inputs for project reports, briefs, assessments and analyses;
- Prepare briefs and analysis of political, socio and economic trends relevant for the Project;
- Following advice from Project Manager, coordinate with UN partner agencies on project implementation and communications activities;
- Support timely delivery of approved work, procurement, and financial plans for the communications activities;
- Contribute to the development, update, and implementation of the Project’s plans;
- Contribute to the identification and mitigation of project risks and administers and document lessons learned and best practices of the Project;
- Support effective management of the communications budget in cooperation with the Project Manager and Finance Specialist;
- Support the Project Manager in communication of project activities and progress with the relevant stakeholders;
- Provide support to Project Officers in presenting the Project's impact to key stakeholders;
- Implement and evaluate the Project Communication Strategy and Action Plan;
- Support and coordinate activities related to the visibility and publicity of the Project support such as events, meetings, visits, press conferences, raising awareness activities etc;
- Maintain cooperation with media and partner UN agencies' communication teams;
- Maintain and update the event calendar in coordination with UN agencies and Project team;
Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) preferably in Public Administration, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Project Management, Communications or Journalism with two (2) years of experience would be an asset and may substitute for four (4) years of relevant experience.
Work Experience
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience working in the project implementation and/or in the communications field is required. A university degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience as specified above.
- Experience in working or collaborating with international organisations, preferably with the UN, is an asset.
- Experience in writing, reporting and donor communication is an asset.
- Knowledge of good governance, social inclusion and/or environmental governance issues in Serbia is an asset.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in Serbian and English is required
Driving license
- Driving license and ability to travel independently is required
Certifications
- Certification in project management (PM, PMI, PRINCE2 Foundation or similar) is an asset.
ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CV AND COVER LETTER ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION
Contract type, level and duration
- This is a local position, it is therefore open to nationals of Serbia and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.
Contract type: ICA
- Contract level: Local ICA Support - ICS 6
- Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
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