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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Management Support – Associate
Employer:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Thursday, 12 February 2026

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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)’s mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

Full-time

Deadline: 

12 Feb 2026

Project Management Support – Associate Job at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the overall guidance of the Head of Support Services, the Project Management Support Associate is responsible for providing support in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. The incumbent will assist in managing a variety of processes and transactions related to procurement, logistics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the smooth delivery of project outputs. The Project Management Associate will contribute to project planning, progress tracking, risk management, and documentation, ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies and supporting the successful delivery of goods, services, and works for the Business Unit.

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.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details. 

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Deadline: 12th February 2026

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