Project Management Support Senior Associate (Maternity Cover)

About the role

The Project Management Support Senior Associate provides comprehensive assistance to the Senior Project Manager on the LIRA III project, ensuring high‑quality monitoring, reporting, and financial administration in a challenging environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain electronic project files, upload documents to oneUNOPS ERP, and ensure compliance with financial, procurement and HR guidelines.
• Monitor project budgets, process payments, prepare financial reports and budget revisions, and alert the manager to any shortfalls.
• Support implementation teams with contractor invoices, agreement amendments, risk registers and lessons‑learned documentation.
• Coordinate vendor communications, take meeting minutes and follow up on action points.
• Assist with HR, procurement, and logistics processes, including travel arrangements and asset management.

Required profile

• Minimum seven years of progressive experience in administration and financial management, preferably in project environments.
• Secondary education in finance, accounting, project management or related field; a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with UN or similar international development organisations is advantageous.

Required skills

• Proficiency in oneUNOPS ERP system for financial entry and reporting.
• Budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Procurement and contract administration.
• HR planning and logistics coordination.
• PRINCE2® certification is an asset.