UNOPS

The UNOPS IT Group (ITG) is at the forefront of digital transformation, designing, delivering, and managing all of UNOPS IT infrastructure and business applications. We are a global team, dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technology to address critical business needs and empower UNOPS personnel worldwide. ITG provides the essential IT systems and tools that underpin the successful implementation of UNOPS projects and the delivery of corporate initiatives. From maintaining robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and developing bespoke business applications to managing our cloud infrastructure and supporting global collaboration platforms, our work ensures operational excellence. We are committed to continuous improvement, driving effectiveness and efficiency in UNOPS products and services, ultimately helping people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

The Programme Support Specialist enables the effective delivery of the ITG and PID Programme by providing integrated financial and operational support. The role ensures strong budget oversight, expenditure control, and compliant financial reporting, while supporting recruitment, onboarding, procurement, and knowledge management to maintain robust internal controls and organizational accountability.

Additionally, they support the smooth operation and monitoring of programme activities, optimize resource use, and drive continuous process improvement in line with best practices and agreed standards.

The Programme Support Specialist reports to the Team Lead, ITG Project Management and Support, who provides broad supervision and guidance and works in close collaboration with both ITG and the PID team.

The Programme Support Specialist independently manages projects/programs and adapts existing policies to meet emerging needs within ITG and PID. The role provides authoritative advice on financial management, resource utilization, and stakeholder communication, ensuring the successful delivery of programme outcomes.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required

Desired

• Professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, etc.), audit (CIA) or equivalent.

• PRINCE2® Foundation or equivalent.

Required

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project financial reporting, audit and accounting, with a demonstrable track record in designing, implementing, or evaluating internal controls within these functions is required.

Desired

• Experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Experience working in an international organization or the UN system.

• Experience in program management support for large or complex programs.

• Experience with IT project management methodologies.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.