Project Management Support - Officer

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

Based in Brazil, the UNOPS Southern Cone Multi-Country Office (SCMCO) also oversees operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting national priorities and development goals across the subregion. In Argentina, UNOPS strengthens public institutions by providing technical assistance in planning, procurement, and oversight of infrastructure projects—particularly in public buildings—and building capacity in public procurement, with a focus on technological innovation. In Brazil, where UNOPS has operated since 2012, the office collaborates with UN agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies at all levels to deliver services in health, education, urbanization, social rehabilitation, PPPs, and institutional strengthening. UNOPS has played a key role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and currently manages 17 active projects across the country. Its work emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and results-driven management while aligning with the strategic and operational needs of its partners. Across the Southern Cone, UNOPS promotes sustainable development by enhancing national capabilities and supporting the delivery of high-impact, inclusive infrastructure.

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O UNOPS não fornecerá equipamentos de informática para este trabalho.

É esperado que a/o contratada/o participe de reuniões para a articulação do projeto junto aos parceiros (Governo Federal, municipal, academia, organizações da sociedade civil e setor privado).

É esperado também que a/o contratada/o, realize visitas técnicas aos municípios selecionados para a elaboração dos Planos de Redução de Riscos, quando necessário.

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UNOPS will not provide computer equipment for this position.

The contractor is expected to participate in meetings to coordinate the project with partners (federal and municipal governments, academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector).

The contractor is also expected to conduct technical visits to the selected municipalities to assist in the development of Risk Reduction Plans, as necessary.

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O(A) Oficial de Apoio à Gestão de Projetos fornece suporte operacional, analítico e administrativo para garantir o planejamento, a implementação e o monitoramento eficaz de projetos, em conformidade com as políticas do UNOPS e os requisitos do cliente/parceiro.

Neste sentido, essa publicação tem como objetivo  contratar um/uma Especialista Sênior em Planos Municipais de Redução de Risco (PMRR) para atuar no âmbito do Acordo de Cooperação Técnica Internacional “Periferia Sem Risco: ações estratégicas de mitigação e prevenção de riscos e de desastres para adaptação às mudanças climáticas” visando apoiar nas ações com enfoque em participação social e medidas não estruturais. Eventualmente, candidatos/as que se qualifiquem neste processo, mas não sejam contratados para o projeto acima mencionado, poderão ser considerados para postos similares em futuros projetos do UNOPS. 

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The Project Management Support Officer provides operational, analytical, and administrative support to ensure the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects, in accordance with UNOPS policies and client/partner requirements.

To this end, this vacancy aims to recruit a Senior Specialist in Municipal Risk Reduction Plans (PMRR) to work within the framework of the International Technical Cooperation Agreement “Risk-Free Periphery: Strategic Actions for Risk and Disaster Mitigation and Prevention for Climate Change Adaptation,” with a focus on supporting actions centered on social participation and non-structural measures. Eventually, candidates who qualify in this process but are not hired for the aforementioned project may be considered for similar positions in future UNOPS projects. 

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1. Gestão, análise e elaboração de relatórios de dados

• Coletar, limpar, estruturar e validar dados de projetos para garantir precisão, consistência e confiabilidade.
• Manter bancos de dados, painéis de controle e sistemas de gestão de informações para o acompanhamento de projetos em tempo real.
• Apoiar a elaboração de relatórios analíticos e visuais, resumos e apresentações para partes interessadas internas e externas.
• Garantir verificações rigorosas da qualidade dos dados e a validação das fontes de dados e ferramentas.

2. Implementação de projetos e apoio operacional

• Participar na elaboração do plano de trabalho do projeto; 
• Colaborar na implementação das atividades do projeto em articulação com os parceiros do Governo Federal, municipal, academia, organizações da sociedade civil e setor privado; 
• Participar na realização de reuniões para a articulação do projeto junto aos parceiros (Governo Federal, municipal, academia, organizações da sociedade civil e setor privado); 
• Realizar visitas técnicas aos municípios selecionados para a elaboração dos Planos de Redução de Riscos, quando necessário; 
• Elaborar documentos técnicos como notas técnicas, resumos técnicos, relatórios e apresentações multimídia, sempre que necessário;

3. Coordenação de Compras, Financeira e Administrativa

• Participar na formulação de termos de referência e/ou especificações técnicas para os serviços de consultoria e para os planos que serão financiados pelo projeto; 
• Colaborar no monitoramento do andamento das contratações de serviços do projeto e a elaboração dos Planos; 
• Revisar produtos de consultores, serviços e empresas contratados, conforme observações de atores relevantes, até sua respectiva aprovação;

4. Monitoramento, Avaliação e Apoio à Tomada de Decisões Estratégicas

• Quaisquer outras atividades dentro da área de atuação profissional correspondente que venham a contribuir com a operacionalização do projeto; 
• Colaborar no monitoramento para garantia de eficiência, consistência e solidez técnica dos processos de manutenção dos contratos nos prazos pré-determinados, suportando a aferição quanto às especificações técnicas dos serviços contratados.

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1. Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, clean, structure and validate project data to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Maintain databases, dashboards and information management systems for real-time project tracking.
• Support preparation of analytical and visual reports, briefs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure rigorous data quality checks and validation of data sources and tools.

2. Project Implementation and Operational Support

• Participate in the development of the project’s work plan;
• Collaborate in the implementation of project activities in coordination with partners from the federal and municipal governments, academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector; 
• Participate in meetings to coordinate the project with partners (federal and municipal governments, academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector); 
• Conduct technical visits to selected municipalities to assist in the development of Risk Reduction Plans, as needed; 
• Prepare technical documents such as technical notes, technical summaries, reports, and multimedia presentations, as needed;

3. Procurement, Financial and Administrative Coordination

• Participate in the development of terms of reference and/or technical specifications for consulting services and for the plans to be funded by the project; 
• Collaborate in monitoring the progress of the procurement of project services and the development of the plans; 
• Review deliverables from consultants, service providers, and contractors, in accordance with feedback from relevant stakeholders, until they are approved;

4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Decision Support

• Any other activities within the relevant professional field that may contribute to the implementation of the project; 
• Collaborate in monitoring to ensure the efficiency, consistency, and technical soundness of contract maintenance processes within predetermined deadlines, assisting in the verification of the technical specifications of the contracted services.

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Requerido

• Exige-se Graduação em Engenharia, preferencialmente Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura ou áreas afins com 02 anos de relevante experiência.

Desejável

• Mestrado na área de geotecnia, ou similar, será considerado um diferencial.

  
  

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Required

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, preferably in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, along with two years of relevant experience.

Desired

• A master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or a related field will be considered a plus.

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Requerido

• É necessário possuir proficiência comprovada no uso de ferramentas de colaboração e produtividade (por exemplo, MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) e de sistemas de gestão baseados na web
• Mínimo de 02 anos de experiência na proposição de medidas estruturais de contenção de encostas. 

Desejável

• Conhecimento da metodologia para elaboração de Planos Municipais de Redução de Risco do Ministério das Cidades é desejável. 
• Experiência em hidrologia, obras hidráulicas e manejo de águas pluviais urbanas é um diferencial.
• Experiência em Mapeamento e Gestão de Riscos é um diferencial.

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Required

• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required

• At least two years of experience in proposing structural measures for slope stabilization. 

  
  

Desired

• Familiarity with the Ministry of Cities’ methodology for developing Municipal Risk Reduction Plans is desirable.
• Experience in hydrology, hydraulic engineering, and urban stormwater management is a plus.
• Experience in risk mapping and management is a plus.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.