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General Information

Position Title
Project Management Support - Associate
Job Category
Project
Duty Station(s)
East Jerusalem
Seniority Level
Associate
ICS Level
ICS 06
Contract Type
ICA - LICA - Support - Regular
Contract Level
LICA 6
Posting Start Date
20-Jan-2026
Posting End Date
31-Jan-2026
Duration
Open ended contract subject to availability of funds and satisfactory of performance

Job Highlight

Drive impactful project outcomes through expert planning, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration.

About the Region

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Project Office

UNOPS supports both humanitarian response and early recovery in Gaza. Currently, UNOPS support in Gaza focuses on key humanitarian enablers, including on access, via the Security Council-mandated UN 2720 Mechanism and the Access Support Unit (ASU), humanitarian fuel and energy, and mine action. Operations are envisaged to continue in the coming period with a focus in line with the UNOPS mandate: (i) infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, (ii) procurement and (iii) project management.

Job Specific Context

The UNOPS Jerusalem Office was established in 2006 and has since played a pivotal role in

strengthening UNOPS operations in Palestine. The office operates in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects in the following areas:

● Infrastructure: Building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure like schools, health facilities, and roads.

● Procurement: Managing transparent and efficient procurement processes for partners, ensuring value for money and sustainability.

● Project Management: Implementing and overseeing complex projects, ensuring they meet UN standards and deliver results.

● Human Resources & Finance: Providing essential support in human resources and financial management for partner projects.


The office works closely with the Government of Palestine, the donor community, UN organizations, NGOs, and the private sector to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, in line with UNOPS principles, rules, and regulations.


UNOPS Programme covers various projects including Infrastructure development, Procurement, supporting UN access Initiatives, transactional portfolio, Project Management Office and others. The team is composed of international and National Staff members working in UNOPS as engineers, Project Managers, Project Associate, Advisors, Logisticians and others in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. 


Role Purpose

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.


Functions / Key Results Expected

Planning and Preparation

  • Support senior technical leads (e.g. lead engineers) 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 UNOPS 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.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management
Respect
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Collaboration
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnerships
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Excellence
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Adaptability
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Decision-making
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Communication
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

  • Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.


Desired

  • A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired.


Experience Requirements

Required

  • Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas.  
  • Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.



Desired

  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.


Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirement
EnglishFluentRequired
ArabicNativeRequired
HebrewBasicDesirable

Additional Information

  • 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.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
  • 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.