About the opportunity
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking a Project Management Support Specialist to join a pool of retainer personnel. Primarily supporting the Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO), the specialist will provide technical and strategic support to ensure high-quality project implementation in accordance with organizational standards and donor expectations. The role involves coordinating project planning, monitoring, and day-to-day operations, while also supporting business development functions and addressing operational gaps. The successful candidate may also be requested to provide support to other country offices as necessary.
Salary and benefits
- Contract type: ICA – IICA – Retainer.
- Contract level: IICA 2.
- Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Who can apply?
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in any discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in project management or related areas.
- Demonstrable proficiency in use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) and web-based management systems.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
- Desired: A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management.
- Desired: Experience working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country.
- Desired: Experience in development or humanitarian contexts.
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on September 5, 2026.
How to apply
- Visit the official UNOPS careers marketplace and apply through the online portal.
- Complete the application process before the closing date.
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…
- Extensive experience in project management or operational support
- Strong proficiency in web-based management systems and collaboration tools
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a retainer contract, which may involve fluctuating workloads
- The role is home-based but requires supporting the Afghanistan Country Office and potentially others
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is well-suited for a project management specialist seeking to provide strategic support to complex country-level operations. It provides an opportunity to build experience in humanitarian and development contexts while maintaining a flexible, remote work arrangement.
Our take
Experienced project management professionals who thrive in dynamic, multi-country support roles should consider this opportunity. It is less suitable for those who require the stability of a traditional, non-retainer staff position.
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