About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is implementing activities under the IPA 2022 EU4PEOPLE – Social Protection Programme, a Joint Programme funded by the European Union and led by UNICEF in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA, and ILO. The programme supports the modernization of the social protection system, including strengthening institutional and digital capacities of Centers for Social Welfare. The Project Coordinator will lead a project team and provide technical advice, coordinating the implementation of project activities to ensure coherence with the project framework. The position is based in the UNDP office in Sarajevo, with frequent field travel to the joint project target area under a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9) for a duration of one year.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly remuneration associated with the NPSA-9 grade level
- Opportunities to contribute to national and regional social protection reforms
- Professional engagement within the United Nations system and international development
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Economics or a related field with a minimum of two years of proven project management experience, OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the same areas in combination with an additional four years of qualifying work experience
- Experience in designing, managing, and coordinating programmes and projects focused on social protection, local governance, and public sector reform
- Extensive experience in supporting institutional strengthening, capacity development, and modernization of public sector institutions, particularly in social protection and public administration
- Fluency in English and any of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian)
Required documents
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Completed application form demonstrating meeting education and experience requirements
When to apply
- Date posted: September 16, 2026
- Explicit closing date: October 1, 2026 at 03:59 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal via the provided vacancy link
- Review tier eligibility and job requirements carefully
- Submit your online application through the candidate portal before the closing date
Additional information
- Contract Type: National Personnel Service Agreement (Regular PSA)
- Grade: NPSA-9
- Contract Duration: 1 Year
- Duty Station: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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…
- Professionals with a strong background in digital transformation, public sector e-governance, or social protection reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Candidates holding an advanced degree in IT, electrical engineering, or economics combined with at least two years of relevant project management experience.
- Individuals who possess fluency in English as well as Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian, enabling smooth coordination with local institutions.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a fixed 1-year National Personnel Service Agreement contract.
- Frequent field travel within the target areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina is required alongside being based in Sarajevo.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an impactful opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their career in international development and digital governance within the United Nations system, directly contributing to social protection infrastructure reforms.
Our take
Qualified candidates with project management and digital transformation experience in public administration should seriously consider applying before the October 1, 2026 deadline.
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