[Hiring] Advisor, Portfolio Management @United Nations Office for Project Services

Role Description

Drive the strategic growth and operational delivery of the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio by identifying partnership opportunities, leading proposal development, and guiding project operationalization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Administration, Environmental Studies or related field with 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in any discipline with 2 additional years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in project/programme management, fund management, and/or grant support within the international development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or advising multi-stakeholder climate or environmental initiatives.
• Familiarity with UNOPS/UN organizational policies, project management tools, and operational procedures (desired).

Benefits

• This position is offered under a retainer contract modality.
• The incumbent will be engaged on an as-needed basis, depending on operational requirements, for up to a maximum of 120 working days over a 12-month period.
• Payment is made only upon the completion of work and submission of a Certificate of Payment (CoP).

Company Description

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

• GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries.
• WEC has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years.
• WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Strategic Portfolio Development and Positioning
• Concept Note and Proposal Development
• Project Set-up and Operationalization
• Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Skills

• Capacity Building
• Climate Change
• Portfolio Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Proposal Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners.
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent (Required)
• French: Intermediate (Desirable)
• Spanish: Intermediate (Desirable)

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct.

Terms and Conditions

• 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 before providing services to UNOPS.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions.

General Information

• Position Title: Advisor, Portfolio Management
• Job Category: Project & Programme Management
• Duty Station(s): Home based
• Seniority Level: Senior Level
• ICS Level: ICS 11
• Contract Type: ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer
• Contract Level: LICA 11
• Posting Start Date: 30-Oct-2026
• Posting End Date: 13-Nov-2026
• Duration: 120 working days over a 12-month period