Project Field Assistant

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitor on daily basis the situation in the refugee camps as related to the project activities (school cleaning & maintenance services, warden school attendance and Syrian assistant teachers attendance);
• Monitor the work of the contractors and Cash-for-Work beneficiaries as related to the project.
• Support implementation of UNOPS activities as related to the Cash-for-Work component of the project.
• Supervise the school cleaning services and maintenance services of the schools in the refugee camps;
• Liaise with field based staff from UNICEF and UNDSS;
• Foster positive relationship with the concerned partenrs in the refugee camps, including the Syrian Refugee Affairs Directorate, UNICEF, UNHCR, Principals of UNICEF Schools and NGOs.
• Prepare a weekly project report in English to the Project Manager on the status of the school cleaning and maintenance services, including identified risks and challenges;
• Provide daily updates to the project personnel regarding the services provided in the camps under the project.
• Liaise with the school principals and senior warden supervisors on the attendance records for the Cash-for-Work beneficiaries under the project.
• Coordinate with the Project Assistant on work related tasks and activities.
• Perform other project tasks, as directed.

·         Experience and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes.

·         Initiative.

·         Decision Making.

·         Organizing Skills and Quality Orientation.

·         Results Orientation.

·         Communication, Planning & Networking Skills.

·         Teamwork Skills & Situational Sensitivity.

·         Motivation.

• University Degree (BA) in Management, Business Administration or other relevant field or secondary education with relevant experience in lieu.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience;
• Excellent knowledge of IT, in particular MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint;
• Experience in drafting reports is desirable;
• Experience in managing and organizing events including excellent organization skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail;
• Knowledge and previous experience of post-conflict/refugee contexts is an asset;
• Previous knowledge of the UN system is desirable;
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Previous experience in refugee camps in desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.