UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations helping a wide range of partne...
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations helping a wide range of partners in delivering peace, security, humanitarian and development projects across the world.
UNOPS Sri Lanka implements tailored socio-economic development projects that benefit vulnerable people and supports the Government national capacities. UNOPS has been working across Sri Lanka managing education, public health, roads, water and sanitation, fisheries, agriculture and solid waste infrastructure projects. UNOPS also provides expertise in procurement, fund management and human resources management services.
As part of its programme implementation and advisory capacity, UNOPS will work closely with members of the Sri Lankan civil society to provide them with skills, tools and training to support their work in assisting the people and communities of Sri Lanka. As part of this initiative to strengthen technical skills and management capacities, the selected candidate will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders from the civil society to provide them with technical support and guidance to enhance their work and support to vulnerable communities.
Under the supervision of the Programme Manager and in close coordination with other colleagues and UNOPS field teams, the Project Management Officer in Protection will oversee the delivery of activities in protection implemented by UNOPS partners and provide technical advisory services to ensure the smooth delivery of said maybeactivities and services to the civil society as per agreed policies and standards. The Project Management Officer has a high sense of integrity, confidentiality and the ability to engage sensibly with local stakeholders including local authorities and local communities. This position is 100% field based and will support the implementation of UNOPS project objectives and activities related to protection.
UNOPS is recruiting 2 positions one located in Mullaitivu and the other one in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka with frequent travels within the North and Eastern provinces of the island.