Associado de Apoio à Gestão de Projetos [Prevenção ao Uso de Drogas]

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It operates globally with a mission to assist member states in their efforts to combat illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism. The UNODC has a network of over 130 offices in more than 90 countries, working in collaboration with various stakeholders including government agencies, civil society organizations, NGOs, research centers, universities, and UN agencies. The organization focuses on strengthening statistical and analytical capacities, developing international cooperation strategies, and implementing normative work to support the ratification and implementation of international treaties. Its primary goal is to make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism, acting as a guardian of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols.

Job Overview:
The position of Project Support Associate involves providing substantive support to the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities under the NUPPI project, which focuses on drug use prevention and the protection of children and adolescents from violence and crime. The associate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, facilitate operations, and ensure that activities are executed efficiently in compliance with the project’s results framework and internal processes. The role requires active collaboration with various partners, including UNODC, PNUD, SENAD, and other institutions, to support initiatives related to drug use prevention and child protection. The associate will also contribute to the development of training materials and assist in the organization of training sessions and workshops.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Support Associate include:

• Supporting senior technical leaders in engaging stakeholders, assessing capacity-building needs, and developing capacity-strengthening programs.
• Assisting in budget preparation, procurement processes, and risk identification, including defining mitigation measures.
• Coordinating logistics for training sessions, workshops, and meetings, including venue selection, materials preparation, catering, and certification.
• Facilitating internal and external communications to minimize operational disruptions and maintain project execution continuity.
• Developing and updating monitoring instruments, progress tracking spreadsheets, and risk documentation.
• Collecting, preparing, and archiving documentation related to project activities.
• Contributing to the quality assurance of reports, meeting minutes, and documents submitted to donors and partners.
• Ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies and donor requirements.
• Coordinating procurement processes, travel arrangements, and inventory management to support project operations. 1
• Supporting human resources needs related to the project, including drafting terms of reference and monitoring deliverables. 1
• Managing project files and shared units to ensure real-time tracking and accessibility of information. 1
• Participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives and contributing insights and lessons learned to communities of practice.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the position include:

• Completion of secondary education (or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience, or a degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Communication, Law, or related fields with two years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in project management support or related areas.
• Proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, as well as web-based management systems.
• Experience in managing files and preparing administrative documentation and correspondence.
• Desirable: Experience working in a UN system organization may be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in project management support, including logistics organization, procurement, travel, or event management.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes:

• Mandatory: Completion of secondary education (or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience, or a degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Communication, Law, or related fields with two years of relevant experience.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the position includes:

• Mandatory: Relevant experience in project management support or related areas.
• Proven proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, as well as web-based management systems.
• Experience in managing files and preparing administrative documentation and correspondence.
• Desirable: Some experience working in a UN system organization may be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in project management support, including logistics organization, procurement, travel, or event management.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for the position is fluency in Portuguese. A basic proficiency in English is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is ICA - LICA - Support - Regular, with a contract level of LICA

• The position is classified at the Associate seniority level (ICS 06). The posting start date is August 14, 2026, and the posting end date is August 28, 202
• The contract duration is until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal subject to resource availability, organizational needs, project duration, and good performance. UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not request candidates to make payments during the recruitment process. Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.