Project Management Support at UNOPS, Belgrade, Serbia

Deadline: 06 March 2023

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Management Support in Belgrade, Serbia.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Project Management Support will the following functions:

• Contribute to the development of activities related to capacity building for ISTD, including development of approach for implementation of activities, development of terms of references for engagement of consultants and procurement of services
• Contribute to development of criteria for selection of provision of technical assistance (TA) to the LSGs, RDAs and other local and regional entities in preparation of ISTD strategies, development of the Calls for Proposals (CFPs) for implementation of pilot grant schemes for projects deriving from developed ISTD strategies, manage assessment of the received applications and recommendation of  beneficiaries
• Support implementation and monitoring of the projects deriving from developed ISTD strategies
• Support awareness raising activities and provision of technical assistance in enhancement of capacities of the MEI, RDAs and LSGs to introduce and apply integrated approach to territorial development
• Organise trainings, information sessions, workshops, study visits and other events related to promotion of the TA and CFPs and capacity building of local, regional  and national partners

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Secondary school diploma is required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in a field related to urban/municipal planning, economics or social science/s would be considered an asset
• 6 year’s of working experience in development projects targeting LSGs related to capacity building and/or strategic planning is required.
• Bachelor or Master degree may substitute for some years of experience.
• In depth knowledge of European Union (EU) Cohesion Policy, sustainable urban development policies and relevant EU and National documents in the area of integrated territorial development is an asset
• Knowledge on strategic planning and capacity building programme designing and delivering will be considered as an asset
• Fluency in Serbian and English is required

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNOPS.