Project Management Support Senior Officer (Deputy Team Lead for Rural Component)

Position Title: Project Management Support Senior Officer (Deputy Team Lead for Rural Component)

2026-05-04 Kabul Full Time 35

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Other
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:
Vacancy Number:	VA No. 2551
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	UNOPS
Years of Experience:	A minimum of 4 years of experience working with regional, provincial, or district-level authorities and/or communities.
Contract Duration:	Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or Equivalent) in development studies, international relations, sociology, management, business administration, or other relevant fields with 2 years of experience. A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelo
Close date:	2026-05-04

About UNOPS:

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Job Descriptions:

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

Job Requirements:

Role Purpose

The Project Management Support Senior Officer(Deputy Team Lead for Rural Component) supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of the rural component of the Community Resilience and Livelihoods (CRL) Project, contributing to programme planning, oversight of facilitating partners (FPs), coordination with communities and authorities, and monitoring of programme implementation across regions. The position also supports the Rural Team Lead in managing programme operations and acts as a deputy when required.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Programme Planning and Coordination Support

Support the Rural Team Lead in planning and coordinating the implementation of the rural component of the CRL programme.
Support Rural Team Lead in overseeing programme implementation across regions through Facilitating Partners (FPs) and community institutions.
Support the Rural Team Lead in the development of programme strategies, operational plans, and implementation frameworks.
Support Rural Team Lead on all TPMA related activities and act as rural focal point for the TPMA.
Support Rural Team Lead on the preparation of presentations, reports and required information for the ISM and any other task assigned by the Rural Team Lead.
Act as Deputy to the Rural Team Lead during absences.
Support Rural Team Lead in coordination between headquarters and field teams to ensure subproject implementation and report to rural team lead.

2. Monitoring and Reporting

Monitor implementation progress against programme workplans and targets.
Review field reports and provide analytical updates to Rural Team Lead.
Support coordination of field monitoring missions by Rural Team Lead and third party monitoring agents (TPMA).
Monitor MIS on regular bases and provide required information and analysis to the Rural Team Lead.
Support Rural Team for compilation of weekly and quarterly reports for WB.
Regular data analysis and report to rural team lead.

3. Operational Support and Compliance

Ensure programme activities comply with UNOPS operational procedures, safeguards, and programme guidelines.
Identify operational challenges affecting implementation and recommend corrective actions to ensure timely programme delivery.
Support facilitating partners in resolving technical challenges related to community subprojects and social safeguards.
Monitor FPs sub-project implementation with work plan.

Skills

Data Analysis, Project Coordination, Project Management, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or Equivalent) in development studies, international relations, sociology, management, business administration, or other relevant fields with 2 years of experience.
A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor's Degree) in development studies, international relations, sociology, management, business administration, or other relevant fields with 4 years of experience.

Desired

Training in environmental safeguards and sustainable development practices.

Experience Requirements

Required

A minimum of 4 years of experience working with regional, provincial, or district-level authorities and/or communities.

Desired

Experience working on Cash for Work projects or community-driven development (CDD) projects. Previous experience working with Community Development Councils (CDCs), Community Representative Groups (CRGs), or similar community structures.

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency Level Requirement

English Fluent Required

Submission Guidelines:

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/2551