About the opportunity
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Assistant will support the implementation of the Green Transition Portfolio Pillar 1 – Decarbonization, funded by Sweden. The portfolio aims to contribute to a just green transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina by empowering policymakers, businesses, communities, entrepreneurs, and scientists to devise and implement policies and solutions driving significant decarbonization and CO2 reduction. The incumbent will be based in the UNDP BiH office in Sarajevo and will be responsible for overall technical, administrative, and logistical support to project activities, implementation of project business processes, business process quality assurance, and mainstreaming gender equality and knowledge sharing.
Salary and benefits
- One-year contract duration under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-5)
- Full-time engagement supporting sustainable development and green transition initiatives
Who can apply?
- Secondary education required; a University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in business, economics, engineering or related disciplines will be given due consideration but is not a requirement
- Minimum five (5) years of administrative or project support professional experience with secondary education, or minimum two (2) years with a Bachelor's degree
- Experience in handling of web-based management systems
- Experience applying gender sensitive language in everyday work
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages including MS Word and Excel
- Fluency in English and official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian/Croatian or Serbian)
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Completed application form via the online recruitment portal
When to apply
- Date posted: October 23, 2026
- Application deadline: October 30, 2026 at 22:59 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal vacancy page for requisition 37538
- Review the tiered application approach and ensure eligibility criteria are met
- Complete the online application form and submit your CV and required credentials before the deadline
Additional information
- This position is advertised under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-5) grade.
- UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates and retain applications for similar positions.
- UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with a background in business administration, economics, or engineering who have professional project support experience
- Professionals with demonstrated experience managing web-based systems, logistics, and office software packages
- Bilingual candidates fluent in English and official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is fixed for 1 year under an NPSA-5 arrangement
- Applicants must already possess authorization to work in Bosnia and Herzegovina as this is a national personnel service agreement based in Sarajevo
- The application window is very short, closing on October 30, 2026
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This one-year full-time role provides an excellent opportunity for administrative and project support professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience within the United Nations system, specifically contributing to high-profile environmental and decarbonization initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Our take
Qualified administrative professionals and project support specialists based in Bosnia and Herzegovina with relevant experience in web-based management systems should apply before the October 30, 2026 deadline.
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