Senior Programme Manager, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

## Senior Programme Manager, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Country:Papua New Guinea - Office:UNOPS Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Position Title:Senior Programme Manager Job Category:Programme Duty Station(s):Port Moresby Seniority Level:Senior Level Contract Type:ICA - IICA - Regular Contract Level:IICA 3 Posting Start Date:24-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:07-Oct-2026 Duration:Ongoing contract The incumbent is responsible for managing all stages of programming and implementation to achieve results in the area/s of responsibility for the PNG portfolio, and to support the Country manager on programme development planning and preparation. Key duties include programmatic and implementation advice, resource management, coordination, and strategic stakeholder engagement, risks and issues escalation. 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 UNOPS has supported Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2016, initially partnering with the Global Fund to strengthen public health services. In 2020, a dedicated country office was established to manage UNOPS' growing portfolio, which spans infrastructure, procurement, and project management. UNOPS currently works with the Government of PNG, the World Bank, the European Union, and the Governments of Australia and New Zealand on initiatives in health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and sustainable energy, supporting the country's development priorities through tailored, results-driven solutions. Organizational Context UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners' expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. Background on South East Asia and the Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO) The UNOPS South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines. EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine EAPMCOs: EAPMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia, EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Lao PDR, EAPMCO Philippines and EAPMCO Cambodia. In 2025, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 98 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services. The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself. The EAPMCO Papua New Guinea: Background and Portfolio The EAPMCO Papua New Guinea (PNG) was established to support the design and construction of infrastructure, promote sustainable procurement, enhance capacity development for technical and governance excellence, manage programs, and facilitate access to funding sources within the country. Since its inception in 2022, EAPMCO PNG has experienced significant growth and expanded its portfolio. The organization has collaborated with the Government of PNG and an increasing number of development partners, including the World Bank, the European Union, and the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. These collaborations focus on initiatives in renewable and sustainable energy, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health infrastructure, climate-resilient infrastructure, and community development. Through these efforts, EAPMCO PNG is actively contributing to the country's development priorities with tailored, results-oriented solutions. Looking ahead, the office aims to further expand by forging new partnerships and exploring additional development initiatives within its core service areas of infrastructure, procurement, and project management. Background Information - Job Specific The incumbent will support the delivery of the PNG portfolio and report directly to the Country Manager. It will support all UNOPS project implementation in the country and provide oversight of the portfolio, including monitoring implementation performance, risks, and compliance, and will escalate key issues to the Country Manager as appropriate. The position will offer technical advice during project concept development, contribute to resource planning and prioritisation, and support coordination across projects to ensure alignment with country strategy. The role will also undertake any other tasks assigned by the Country Manager in line with portfolio management responsibilities. The incumbent must possess a deep understanding of complex project planning (especially for infrastructure projects), implementation, monitoring and control, while managing stakeholder expectation