Project Management Support - Associate, Lima, Peru

## Project Management Support - Associate, Lima, Peru - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS PEOC Lima Publication for:Partner Partner Name:UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Position Title:Project Management Support - Associate Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level:LICA 6 Posting Start Date:04-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:18-Sep-2026 Duration:31 de diciembre 2026 Drive impactful project outcomes through supporting planning, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world's most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS' strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support. About the Country/Multi-Country Office Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO The Project Management Support Associate (Environmental Technician) will support the implementation of activities under UNODC Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment in the UNODC Programme Office in Peru. The post will provide technical assistance in thematics including illegal logging, illegal mining and other drivers of deforestation. Working closely with the Environmental Team and relevant national counterparts, the incumbent will contribute to the technical assistance, monitoring and delivery of project technical activities aimed at strengthening institutional capacities for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of forest crimes. In addition, the position will contribute to knowledge management, trainings and information sharing by assisting in the compilation and análisis of data, lessons learned and good practices related to environmental crimes. This may include supporting research, preparing technical materials and facilitating communication between project stakeholders. The role supports day-to-day project execution, including coordination of stakeholders, organization of technical activities, and preparation of documentation and reports, ensuring alignment with organizational procedures and donor requirements. The Project Management Support Associate (Environmental Technician) provides operational and technical support to the planning, coordination and delivery of project technical assistance activities. The role works under the guidance of senior project staff and contributes to effective planning and implementation by supporting coordination processes, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring that activities are carried out in line with the project's results framework and internal procedures. Functions / Key Results Expected - Planning and Preparation - Support project planning activities, including stakeholder mapping and coordination with environmental, forestry and justice sector institutions.Support senior technical managers and the Project Coordinator in liaising with stakeholders, identifying needs, and strengthening capacities related to the programProvide inputs for the development of project documents, agreements and revisions.Provide technical and analytical support to project planning processes, including compiling information for stakeholder mapping and technical assistance of relevant environmental, forestry and justice sector institutions.Assist project team in coordinating with stakeholders by preparing meeting materials, taking notes, and following up on agreed actions on forest and minerals crimes related technical assistanceSupport the preparation and updating of work plans, training activities and information analysis by compiling inputs, organizing data and tracking changes as requested.Maintain and update project tools, including progress tracking sheets and activity reports, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.Provide draft inputs and support documentation for project documents, knowledge products, and revisions under programme implementationTraining and Implementation SupportProvide logistical support for workshops, trainings and meetings, including stakeholder meetings, participant communication, and preparation of materials.Assist in the preparation and formatting of technical materials, presentations and background documents.Support coordination with government counterparts, experts and service providers by organizing communications, scheduling meetings and tracking deliverables. The incumbent supports stakeholder engagement processes by facilitating communication, developing reports and maintaining records of interactions, under the guidance of senior team members.Facilitate internal communication flows by maintaining contact databases and ensuring timely sharing of relevant information with stakeholders for project outputs.Monitoring, Reporting and ComplianceMaintain tools for project activities, including progress indicators related to environmental crime technical assistance interventions.Support the collection and organization of data, reports and technical documentation.Contribute to drafting progress reports, meeting minutes and donor updates.Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with UNOPS and UNODC rules, donor requirements, and project procedures.Operational and Logistical SupportCoordinate 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 SharingSupport knowledge management activities, including documenting lessons learned and best practices in environmental crime programming.Contribute to research and preparation of analysis and reports on environmental crime trends and related topics.Participate in programme knowledge-sharing initiatives and trainings.SkillsData Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issues, Forest Management, GIS Application, Project Implementation, Stakeholder ManagementCompetenciesTreats 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 succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvemen