Project Management Support – Officer (Stakeholder Coordination)

About the opportunity

The Project Management Support Officer (Stakeholder Coordination) will report to the Project Manager and provide essential technical and operational support to strengthen the functionality of the Bangsamoro Law and Justice Coordinating Council (BLJCC) and other inter-agency mechanisms within the BARMM tri-justice system. This role facilitates coordination among justice sector institutions, including formal, Shari’ah, and customary systems, to ensure coherent engagement and effective implementation of the EU-funded Partnership for Peace and Development in Mindanao (PPDM) programme. The position involves day-to-day coordination, documentation of meeting outputs, stakeholder follow-through, and monitoring of inter-agency commitments to support the programme’s peacebuilding and governance objectives.

Salary and benefits

• Professional experience within a UN agency supporting donor-funded programmes
• Opportunity to contribute to peacebuilding, institutional strengthening, and governance in the BARMM region
• Engagement with diverse justice sector stakeholders and inter-agency coordination mechanisms

Who can apply?

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Governance, Development Studies, or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree in the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in English and Filipino
• Relevant experience in programme coordination, governance, public administration, or justice sector-related work
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and inter-agency coordination
• Experience in organizing and supporting meetings, workshops, or coordination platforms, including documentation and follow-up of actions
• Experience in preparing reports, briefs, or coordination-related documentation

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter (implied by standard application process)

When to apply

• Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of 2026-09-02.

How to apply

• Visit the official UNOPS careers marketplace portal
• Log in or create an account
• Submit the application for the vacancy before the deadline
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment

Additional information

• This is a retainer contract position with a duration of twelve months and a maximum of 100 working days.
• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will never request payments during the recruitment process.
• Background checks are conducted for all final candidates.
• Retainer contract holders must complete mandatory courses (approx. 4 hours) in their own time without compensation.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level for staff positions.