The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Associate
Vacancy code: VA/2025/B5032/29851
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job type: Contract
Contract type: Local ICA Support
Duration: 9 months (with possibility of extension, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)
Contract level: LICA-6
Department: GPO, NYPO, PSC, Nigeria Project Unit
Job Categories: Administration, Project Management, Programme Management
Functional Responsibilities
The Operations Associate will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Operations Officer. The primary objective of this role is to provide operational and logistical support to the training program, ensuring its smooth implementation and effectiveness. This includes:
Training Delivery Support:
Training Development and Planning Support:
Mentoring and QA/QC Support:
NMAC Support:
Standards Development Support:
Assist the Operations Officer in the development or review of NMAS or NTSGs. This may involve research, document management, and logistical support.
Administrative and Operational Support:
Education / Experience / Language Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Language:
Fluency in English (writing, speaking and reading) is required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 28th March, 2025.
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