Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist, Bangkok, Thailand

## Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist, Bangkok, Thailand - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS APO Bangkok Position Title:Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist Job Category:Programme Duty Station(s):Bangkok Seniority Level:Mid Level Contract Type:ICA - IICA - Regular Contract Level:IICA 2 Posting Start Date:21-Aug-2026 Posting End Date:27-Aug-2026 Duration:Initially 4 months with the possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance Drive strategic project and program success through innovative frameworks, ensuring optimal resource utilization and sustainable results. 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. This position is expected to provide temporary support to the Project Management Office for EAPMCO. The role will support the Head of PMO and the Head of Programme as required in line with the functions below. The Programme Management Office (PRMO) Specialist contributes to the development and continuous improvement of strategic, operational and governance frameworks to ensure that all projects and programmes are effectively designed, prioritized and implemented in alignment with UNOPS and partner objectives. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Project Management Office, the role supports the management team in strategic planning and portfolio oversight, providing delivery assurance to ensure projects are executed according to UNOPS standards and promoting best practices in project management. The PRMO Specialist also ensures the consistent application of project management methodologies, policies and tools across all operations, enabling evidence-based decision-making, optimal resource utilization, and effective delivery of sustainable results. Functions / Key Results Expected - Development and Planning - Contribute to strategic oversight, advice and direction on project and programme management activities in line with service agreements and project documents.Support the development, implementation and, when required, revision of project budgets and staffing plans, ensuring alignment and synergy across operations.Establish and maintain resource tracking systems within the PMO to enhance planning, forecasting and delivery tracking.Identify and anticipate risks and issues, providing timely advice and mitigation measures to the supervisor.Project Set-Up and ClosureFacilitate the preparation of high-level project and programme plans, consolidating lower-level plans into integrated milestones.Develop, monitor and maintain project dependencies and interdependencies.Provide support on project assets, finance and administrative matters throughout the project lifecycle.Serve as the focal point for project closure activities.Oversee all closure processes, ensuring the proper disposal of assets, final operating, initiation of financial disbursements during Defects Liability Periods and handover of projects to HQ for final financial closure.Ensure timely updates of project information in UNOPS systems (e.g. oneUNOPS).Monitoring and ReportingPrepare, review and issue regular project and programme reports in accordance with donor requirements and UNOPS standards.Continuously assess project performance using scope, cost, schedule and quality criteria.Implement and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems aligned with project logical frameworks.Ensure that all projects define, update and track milestones and performance targets throughout their lifecycle.Analyze delivery data and performance dashboards, identifying trends, risks and corrective measures.Provide analytical reports and financial insights (e.g. delivery forecasts, locally managed cost projections) to support decision-making by project and support services teams.Coordinate the implementation of project management initiatives and requests from the Regional Office and HQ teams.Quality AssuranceEnsure that projects and programmes comply with UNOPS standards, policies and audit requirements.Collaborate with procurement, finance and audit teams to maintain quality control and compliance with supplier and internal systems.Coordinate quality reviews of project documents, reports and deliverables, ensuring consistency and accuracy.Provide quality assurance for management products, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and client expectations.Participate as authorized in continuous process improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.Personnel Management (as applicable)Assist in supervising, guiding and motivating project team members to achieve high performance and accountability.Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and performance management of personnel, ensuring gender balance and diversity principles are upheld.Promote a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment that aligns with UNOPS' zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, discrimination and harassment.Ensure compliance with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) safety and security standards for all project staff and operations.Knowledge Building and SharingSupport 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.SkillsCommunication, Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Management, Reporting, Stakeholder ManagementCompetenciesDevelops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.For people managers only:Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to suc