UNOPS is an operational arm of the
United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’
peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our
mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable
development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure,
procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working
with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term
work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We
are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of
disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000
UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of
UNOPS partners spread across
80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and
cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better
understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve
our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment
of qualified female candidates.
Work
life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and
recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
Background Information - Lao PDR
In October 2017, UNOPS established its new country office in Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. The Project portfolio of UNOPS in Lao PDR traces back to 2007 and it includes Small Grants Programme supported by the Global Environment Fund, the Regional Artemisinin Initiative (RAI) implemented jointly with the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), SUN Support to Civil Society Alliance Laos, funded by Multi-partners Trust Fund and development programs in cooperation with the Swiss Development Agency (SDA) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
The UNOPS Lao PDR Office is part of the UNOPS Cambodia Multi-Country Office (KHMCO), which provides oversight, support and services to UNOPS operations in the country offices. UNOPS Lao PDR has been expanding its area of engagement in cooperation with its development partners, focusing mainly on a portfolio of projects and programs in the infrastructure, governance, procurement, justice, environment and agricultural sector and subsequently is looking for qualified and committed experts.
Background Information - Job-specific
The incumbent will report to the Head of Support Services (HoSS). He/she will provide direct support to office operations and projects. He/she will perform a range of specialized, technical and general, administrative support services, and transactions for discrete work areas in administration and logistics, ensuring efficient, client oriented and effective service delivery. The administration associate will promote a client, quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring utilization of office resources in a most cost-effective manner and may also be responsible for working with the Project Managers to assist with coordination and procurement activities.