Project Management Support - Officer, Cotabato City, Philippines

## Project Management Support - Officer, Cotabato City, Philippines - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Field location:Cotabato City - Office:UNOPS in Cotabato City Position Title:Project Management Support - Officer Duty Station(s):Cotabato City Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer Contract Level:LICA 8 Posting Start Date:19-Aug-2026 Posting End Date:02-Sep-2026 Duration:Twelve months, with a maximum of 100 working days Provide technical and operational coordination support to the Programme Manager in operationalizing and strengthening the BLJCC and broader tri-justice coordination mechanisms, supporting effective inter-agency collaboration and coordination coherence across programme interventions. The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region. About the Country/Multi-Country Office The East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), headquartered in Bangkok, supports UNOPS operations across 24 countries in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific. Established in January 2023, EAPMCO provides strategic direction, operational support, and quality assurance to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects across its portfolio. EAPMCO implements initiatives in priority areas such as energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development, drawing on UNOPS' core expertise in human resources, procurement, infrastructure, fund management, and programme management. About the Project Office Established in 2016, UNOPS Philippines supports the government and development partners in advancing sustainable development through services including sustainable procurement, project and grant management, infrastructure, and logistical support. UNOPS projects in the Philippines focus on key areas such as governance, justice, health, and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on capacity building, community resilience, and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Partnership for Peace and Development in Mindanao (PPDM) Programme, known as EU4BARMM, is a European Union-funded initiative supporting peacebuilding, institutional strengthening, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The programme operates across multiple thematic work packages addressing the tri-justice system — encompassing formal, Shari'ah, and customary justice systems — reflecting the region's socio-cultural, historical, and constitutional identity under the Bangsamoro Organic Law. A key institutional platform for advancing coordination within this system is the Bangsamoro Law and Justice Coordinating Council (BLJCC), which serves as a multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism bringing together justice sector institutions across different legal traditions. Effective operationalization of the BLJCC requires structured, technically grounded coordination processes, clear documentation systems, and alignment across multiple actors and programme interventions. Given the complexity of coordinating across institutions with different mandates, legal frameworks, and operational practices, the programme requires a dedicated inter-agency coordination support to assist the Programme Manager in strengthening coordination mechanisms, institutional linkages, and system level coherence across work packages. Reporting directly to the Project Manager for overall supervision and performance accountability, the Project Management Support Officer Stakeholder Coordination) provides technical and operational coordination support to the Senior Project Manager in strengthening the functionality of the BLJCC, other inter-agency and institutional mechanisms and stakeholder processes within the BARMM tri-justice system. The position is intended to provide dedicated operational support that promotes coherent engagement, strengthens coordination continuity, and supports effective implementation and monitoring of inter-agency commitments across the programme. The role supports day-to-day coordination processes, documentation, stakeholder follow-through, and related operational coordination requirements under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager and in support of the broader programme implementation structure. Functions / Key Results Expected 1. BLJCC Coordination Support - Support the Project Manager in the overall coordination of the task of operationalizing the BLJCC as a multi-agency coordination and planning platform - Facilitate coordination among justice sector institutions, stakeholders, representatives and technical specialists across formal, Shari'ah, and customary systems-related workstreams - Support the preparation and organization of BLJCC meetings, dialogues, and technical working sessions and assist in the development of meeting agendas, materials, and coordination documents - Record and organize meeting outputs, including key decisions, action points, and follow-up actions - Maintain communication and follow-ups with BLJCC member institutions and stakeholders - Ensure alignment of BLJCC activities with programme priorities and work package outputs, and implementation timelines, in coordination with relevant work package focal points - Support follow-through of agreed coordination actions and inter-agency commitments 2. Inter-Agency and System Coordination Support - Facilitate communication and coordination among key justice sector stakeholders, including government agencies, judicial bodies, and customary justice actors to advance tri-justice systems institutional support processes; - Support the Project Manager in strengthening linkages between activities and programme outputs, including the timely identification of operational coordination gaps, challenges, bottlenecks, and risks across work packages. 3. Monitoring and Reporting Support - Support tracking of coordination-related outputs, including progress on BLJCC and other work package actions and inter-agency commitments for programme reporting - Coordinate with the M&E Specialist to provide relevant coordination inputs for reporting purposes - Support preparation of briefing materials, updates, and reports for internal and external stakeholders, as required. 4. Knowledge Management and Documentation - Maintain organized records of BLJCC and other work package meetings, coordination outputs, and related documentation - Support and contribute to the documentation of coordination processes, lessons learned, and good practices 5. Operational Coordination - Provide operational coordination support to programme activities and inter-agency processes, as required by programme implementation needs - Support coordination priorities, stakeholder engagement activities, and related tasks as identified by the Programme Manager in consultation with relevant programme personnel, as applicable - Coordinate with relevant programme personnel and technical focal points, as necessary, to support implementation coherence and effective