Project Support Officer

Application period 21-May-2025 to 11-Jun-2025

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) preferably in public administration, business, economics, international affairs, development studies, environmental science, political science, or related areas.
• A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and two years of additional experience related to the nature of the position may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience (or more depending on academic credentials) in a project management support function involving stakeholder coordination is required.
• Work experience involving environment or climate change related projects is strongly desired.
• Experience with fund and/or grants management is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with stakeholder and partner management, including interacting with government officials and/or donors is a distinct advantage.
• Past professional work experience with UN/UNOPS is highly desirable.
• Exposure to and a good understanding of international climate change and sustainable development cooperation would be an advantage.
  
  
  

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required, including strong writing and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language or a language of a programme country covered by this project is an asset.
  
  

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.