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UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Office for Project Services application page.
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Lead Architect
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Lead Architect at UNOPS is responsible for the design, rehabilitation, and technical oversight of infrastructure projects, including producing detailed architectural plans and coordinating with other technical specialists. The role involves site surveys, creating demolition and project plans, drafting technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The architect will also participate in technical inspections and collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to integrate various disciplines harmoniously. This position supports projects primarily in North Africa, contributing to sustainable infrastructure development in challenging environments. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Architecture and has at least five years of relevant professional experience, preferably with exposure to healthcare buildings and UN system experience. Fluency in French and intermediate English skills are required. The role demands strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality, durable infrastructure solutions that meet partner expectations and environmental standards.
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Lead Civil Engineer
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Lead Civil Engineer at UNOPS will be responsible for the design, planning, and supervision of infrastructure projects, ensuring their structural integrity, safety, and durability even in challenging environments. The role involves developing technical plans, coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The engineer will contribute to delivering high-quality projects that meet partner expectations, supporting sustainable infrastructure development in North Africa. The position requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and adherence to confidentiality and project timelines. The candidate will work under project managers and support UNOPS' mission to provide effective project management and infrastructure services in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
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Lead Systems Engineer
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Lead Systems Engineer will lead the Core Systems Engineering team within the UNOPS IT Group, setting technical direction and standards for platforms, APIs, reusable components, and developer tools that power UNOPS digital solutions. This role involves providing technical leadership to a team of Systems Architects and Developers, defining engineering standards and architectural patterns, and making technology decisions for the CSE stack. The position oversees platform development and management, including cloud hosting architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience improvements. It also requires coordination with various teams including the AI Center of Excellence, IT Infrastructure, and Business Applications, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards and governance practices. The role plays a key part in UNOPS' digital transformation efforts, particularly in AI capabilities and modernizing platforms across 80+ countries.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support UNOPS Yemen Country Office in monitoring and evaluating projects including YIUSEPII, YEHCP, and I WISE. Key responsibilities include developing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and supporting capacity building. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in M&E methodologies, and the ability to work in a challenging environment. The officer will collaborate with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective M&E integration into project design and implementation. The position reports to the Programme Manager and involves coordination with third-party monitoring agencies, donor reporting, and data visualization.
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Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Advisor
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Advisor role provides senior strategic advisory services to UNOPS-managed funds and programmes, with a focus on Myanmar and the Asia-Pacific region. The position supports effective fund management, programme design, governance, donor alignment, risk management, and operational performance. Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, fund design, programme management, and knowledge management. The Senior Advisor offers surge support, quality assurance, and advisory services to UNOPS offices across Asia-Pacific and other regions. The role requires extensive experience in fund management, programme governance, donor coordination, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong understanding of UNOPS policies and procedures.
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Project Management Support - Associate
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Project Management Support Associate provides substantive support to the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities within the Vriddhi programme in Sri Lanka. The role involves coordinating training sessions, technical support, equipment provision, and grant implementation follow-up with civil society partners. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, budget preparation, procurement processes, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies and donor requirements. The position requires close collaboration with project managers, financial managers, and grants management teams. The role is based in Colombo with potential travel across South Asia. The position supports the strengthening of civil society organizations to foster social cohesion and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
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Electrical Engineer
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Electrical Engineer will provide specialized technical assistance to Electroperú in the procurement of essential spare parts for the Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo and Restitución hydroelectric plants. Key responsibilities include reviewing and improving technical specifications, supporting market studies, developing technical criteria for tenders, evaluating technical offers, providing technical advice, and preparing technical reports. The role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering, experience in hydroelectric plant repowering projects, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The position is based in Peru with home-based work arrangements.
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Partnerships Specialist
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Partnerships Specialist develops and implements partnership and programme development plans for the UNOPS Sudan office, based in Khartoum. The role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with government entities, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to mobilize resources, expand the office's portfolio, and strengthen UNOPS' positioning as a reliable development partner. Key responsibilities include identifying partnership opportunities, negotiating and formalizing agreements, supporting proposal development and resource mobilization efforts, and contributing to strategic planning and reporting. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement, proposal writing, and project development skills, with a focus on sustainable development results in conflict-affected regions of Sudan.
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Administration Associate
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Administration Associate at UNOPS supports the Central Africa Multi-Country Office in Yaounde by ensuring efficient administrative and logistical operations across regional development projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating administrative services, supervising team performance, managing inventory and asset tracking, processing travel authorizations and payment requests, and maintaining accurate financial and administrative records within ERP systems. The role also involves overseeing logistics, including shipping, customs, fleet management, and facility operations, while liaising with local authorities on permits and immunities. Additionally, the incumbent supports knowledge sharing, training sessions, and administrative reporting. The ideal candidate holds a secondary diploma with six years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with two years, alongside proven expertise in administration, logistics, or operations. Proficiency in MS Office, G-Suite, and web-based management tools is essential, as is fluent French. Strong communication, data analysis, and inventory management skills are required, along with the ability to work in multicultural, fast-paced environments. Familiarity with UN operations or humanitarian contexts is advantageous. The position offers a regular contract focused on delivering high-quality, client-oriented administrative support to advance regional development, infrastructure, and stability across Central Africa. The role demands high ethical standards, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach to resource management. Candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, effective conflict resolution, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion while maintaining rigorous quality control in all administrative transactions.
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Architectural Engineering Technician - Assistant
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Architectural Engineering Technician - Assistant at UNOPS Panama provides technical support in preparing engineering and architectural drawings, models, and related documentation using CAD and BIM software. The role involves close collaboration with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of design products, contributing to successful infrastructure project implementation. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering and architectural plans, creating AutoCAD files, using Autodesk Civil 3D for surface and earthwork calculations, applying BIM methodologies with Autodesk Revit, and utilizing InfraWorks for conceptual infrastructure modeling. The technician also generates field visit reports, performs measurements, assists in scaling and printing plans, and supports site inspections. The position requires the candidate to have appropriate computing equipment and software licenses. The contract is a retainer type with workdays called as needed. The role is open to local candidates or those with valid residence or work permits in Panama. The candidate should demonstrate respect, ethical behavior, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication aligned with UNOPS values and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Technical Advisor, UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Technical Advisor supports the implementation of the UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation and its Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP). Key responsibilities include providing policy, strategic, technical, and coordination support to advance system-wide coherence, align UN entities and partners, and integrate water and sanitation priorities into global, regional, and national UN processes. The role involves translating the Strategy and CIP into actionable frameworks, facilitating stakeholder engagement, organizing webinars and workshops, and preparing publications. The position requires significant global travel and collaboration with UN-Water Expert Groups, Task Forces, and Initiatives. The consultant works under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor in Geneva, supporting the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio and contributing to the UN-Water secretariat.
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Marketing Expert - Retainer
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Marketing Expert will lead the end-to-end design, procurement, development, and delivery of marketing support packages for project affiliates under the QUDSI-R4R project in East Jerusalem. Key responsibilities include assessing marketing needs, defining prioritized marketing packages, preparing procurement documentation, supervising external service providers, and ensuring quality delivery of marketing outputs. The role requires extensive experience in marketing materials development, creative direction, and working with agencies and suppliers. The position supports UN-Habitat's mission to promote sustainable urbanization and improve socio-economic conditions for Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Specialist for Terminology & Acquis Management
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Specialist for Terminology & Acquis Management provides technical expertise to North Macedonia's national authorities to design and establish sustainable governance structures, workflows, and coordination mechanisms for the legal revision and terminology management of the EU acquis. The role focuses on strengthening institutional capacity for EU accession processes, particularly in legal terminology management and coordination of translation, legal revision, and expert review. Key responsibilities include conducting comparative analysis of EU integration practices, drafting coordination mechanisms, supporting terminology management systems, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. The position requires deep knowledge of EU law, legal translation, and terminology management within EU accession contexts.
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Asistente Legal
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Legal Assistant role provides administrative and operational support to the Cooperation and Legal Affairs area of the UNODC Regional Office in Bogotá. The incumbent will manage the full lifecycle of legal documentation, maintain official records and certifications, ensure compliance with internal legal procedures, and generate system requests within UNODC’s ERP platforms. This position is designed for candidates with a background in law or administrative support within international, multilateral, or state entities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, proficiency in document management and office software, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multilingual environment. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, while intermediate English is desirable. The role requires a secondary education diploma with three years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in law or jurisprudence. Candidates will operate under the supervision of the Cooperation and External Relations Officer, contributing to the efficient functioning of regional legal operations and supporting UNODC’s mandate in promoting justice, rule of law, and human rights across the Andean Region and Southern Cone. The contract runs until June 2026 with potential renewal based on performance and funding availability.
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Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Analyst
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Analyst supports the UNMAS Syria Response Programme in Damascus. Key responsibilities include supporting resource mobilization efforts such as preparing proposals, concept notes, and funding agreements; providing programme management support including tracking compliance, monitoring results, and preparing reports; coordinating with stakeholders including UN agencies, donors, and government entities; and managing knowledge and documentation. The role requires strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills with proficiency in both English and Arabic. The position supports humanitarian mine action activities in Syria, including risk education, victim assistance, survey, and clearance.
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In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) - Bangui, Central African Republic
United Nations Office for Project Services
The In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) position supports the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the Central African Republic. The role serves as a liaison between the NDC Partnership and the government, facilitating coordination among stakeholders, supporting the development and implementation of the NDC Implementation Plan, mobilizing resources, and tracking progress. The incumbent will work remotely from government facilities, using their own equipment, and must be a national of the Central African Republic or hold a valid residence permit. The position requires a Master's degree in public policy, development, climate change, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 7 years total experience. The role is mid-level, with a 12-month contract (up to 220 working days) and offers potential for extension.
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Coordination & Administrative Assistant
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Coordination & Administrative Assistant supports UN-Habitat's Yemen Country Office in facilitating project activities and managing administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include coordinating with community leaders, stakeholders, and government counterparts; supporting field visits and community outreach; organizing meetings and events; managing office logistics and travel arrangements; and maintaining records and reports. The role requires strong coordination, administrative, and communication skills, with experience in project implementation and office management. The position is based in Aden, Yemen, and involves working in a challenging environment with a focus on development and humanitarian operations.
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EU Integration Linguistic Specialist
United Nations Office for Project Services
The EU Integration Linguistic Specialist supports North Macedonia's EU accession process by ensuring the legal and linguistic accuracy of translated EU legislation. The role involves maintaining a comprehensive manual for legal-linguistic conformity, reviewing translated texts for accuracy, and providing technical guidance to national institutions on acquis preparation and terminology management. The specialist also contributes to capacity-building initiatives through training and knowledge-sharing activities. This mid-level position requires advanced university education and significant experience in legal and linguistic review or translation, with preference given to candidates with EU acquis translation experience.
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Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Analyst - Environmental Management
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Analyst - Environmental Management role involves acting as the Environmental Regent for projects in Costa Rica, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and project obligations. Key responsibilities include verifying and reporting on environmental compliance, conducting field monitoring visits, preparing environmental reports for SETENA, and managing documentation in the Digital Environmental Logbook (BAD). The role requires close coordination with the Project Manager, SETENA, and the contractor to ensure proper implementation of environmental measures and timely reporting. The position is part of a retainer contract with UNOPS, focusing on infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Infrastructure Specialist
United Nations Office for Project Services
The Infrastructure Specialist provides strategic technical advisory and coordination support to infrastructure Project Managers across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design to construction and handover. The role ensures compliance with UNOPS standards, quality requirements, and performance objectives. Key responsibilities include supporting project planning, design management, construction supervision, knowledge management, and compliance with corporate policies. The position requires extensive experience in infrastructure design, project management, and implementation, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects in complex environments. The role is based in Amman and involves working across multiple countries in the Middle East region.
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