Project Management Support - Associate, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

## Project Management Support - Associate, Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS Dushanbe, Tajikistan Position Title:Project Management Support - Associate Duty Station(s):Dushanbe Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level:LICA 6 Posting Start Date:09-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:30-Sep-2026 Drive impactful project outcomes through expert planning, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. About the Country/Multi-Country Office Since opening in 2019, the UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna has served as a hub for operations across 12 countries in South-East Europe, Türkiye, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. AUMCO delivers technical expertise, operational support, and sustainable infrastructure solutions for governments, donors, and international financial institutions. Flagship initiatives include Blueing the Black Sea—a GEF and World Bank partnership to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development—and Türkiye's post-earthquake recovery programme, enhancing protective services for women and children. In Albania, projects revitalise cultural heritage and advance digital justice, while in Kosovo, new university infrastructure supports higher education. In Georgia, AUMCO facilitates the Eastern Partnership European School and strengthens rule of law and digital health access. Across Central Asia, activities range from health system strengthening in Uzbekistan to hazardous waste management in Tajikistan. AUMCO also supports UNOPS' global Water, Environment, and Climate portfolio, reinforcing its role as a regional and thematic centre of excellence. Under the GEF funded project 9421 \"Demonstration of non-thermal treatment of DDT wastes in Central Asia\", led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and with UNEP's GEF Unit as Implementing Agency (IA) and UNEP's Europe Office as Executing Agency (EA) and UNOPS as technical implementation, tendering and procurement partner, the dedicated UNOPS project aims to strengthen national and regional capacities for managing hazardous waste — particularly DDT and other persistent organic pollutants (POP) — following the guidelines of the Basel and Stockholm Conventions. In specific, UNOPS will be working on the design and construction of containment works in selected sites in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as well as on the procurement of related goods and services for the sites, in order for POP waste to be bio-remediated as project output. The Project Management Support Associate provides substantive support to the planning, coordination and delivery of project activities. The role collaborates closely with project stakeholders to maintain effective coordination, facilitate operations and ensure activities are delivered efficiently in line with the project's results framework and internal processes. Functions / Key Results Expected Planning and Preparation - Support senior technical leads (e.g. lead engineers) or project managers in stakeholder engagement, training needs assessment, and development of capacity-building programmes. - Contribute to budget preparation, procurement processes, and identification of risks with mitigation measures. - Assist in drafting project agreements, amendments, and budget revisions in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Training and Implementation Support - Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and meetings (venues, materials, accommodation, catering, assessments, certification) - Support the development of training materials and the integration of thematic inputs into delivery. - Liaise with service providers, retainers and project stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation. - Facilitate internal and external communications to minimize operational disruption and maintain consistent project delivery. Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance - Develop and update monitoring tools, progress tracking sheets, and risk/ issue registers. - Collect, prepare and archive documentation related to training and project activities. - Contribute to drafting and quality assurance of reports, meeting minutes, and donor/partner submissions. - Track project milestones and alert managers on deadlines and reporting requirements. - Ensure compliance with UNOPS policies, procedures and donor requirements. Operational and Logistical Support - Coordinate 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 Sharing - Support 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. Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management 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 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 improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Education Requirements - Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required. - A globally recognized professional certificate or membership in Project Management is desired. Experience Requirements - Relevant experience is work in project management or related areas. - Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required. - Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. - Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired. Language Requirements - Proficiency Level:Fluent - Proficiency Level:Fluent - Proficiency Level:Fluent Additional Information - UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. - UNOPS will at no stag