Project Management Office (PMO) - Specialist

Project Management Office (PMO) - Specialist UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Remote | Home Based - May require travel National LICA 10 level Speaks English, French, Spanish Application deadline: March 27, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist at UNOPS plays a crucial role in enhancing project and program management frameworks to ensure effective implementation aligned with organizational objectives. This position involves strategic planning, resource management, and quality assurance to drive project success. The specialist will support the management team in overseeing project portfolios, ensuring compliance with UNOPS standards, and promoting best practices in project management. Additionally, the role includes monitoring project performance and facilitating knowledge sharing within the organization. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or Master's degree with 5 years of experience Experience in project management or related areas Proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools Fluent in English Intermediate Spanish and/or French desirable Experience in multicultural environments or UN system organizations preferred General Information Position Title Project Management Office (PMO) - Specialist Job Category Project Duty Station(s) Home based Seniority Level Mid Level ICS Level ICS 10 Contract Type ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular Contract Level LICA 10 Posting Start Date 12-Mar-2026 Posting End Date 27-Mar-2026 Duration Ongoing Job Highlight Drive strategic project and program success through innovative frameworks, ensuring optimal resource utilization and sustainable results. About the Region 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. About the Country/Multi-Country Office The Barbados Country Office (CO) functions as a strategic hub to support Caribbean nations in implementing the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), helping regional leaders advance a global agenda on climate justice and financing.  The primary mandate of the Barbados Country Office is to Speed Up and Scale Up engagements across 17 Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), ensuring that partner expectations are met with agility and precision. Through dedicated operational presence, UNOPS Barbados Country Office streamlines complex regional logistics and fosters stronger collaboration with sovereign governments and financial institutions in the Caribbean. The office focuses on delivering high-value solutions aligned with the region’s priorities, including the economy, nature and climate, human capital, infrastructure and capacity development. Job Specific Context The Barbados Country Office is designed as a strategic vehicle to support Caribbean nations in the implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), helping Caribbean leaders drive a global agenda on climate justice and financing. The region, a complex archipelago of 13 sovereign states and numerous dependent territories, faces disproportionate vulnerabilities to economic shocks, natural disasters, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. In direct response to these challenges, UNOPS has designated operations in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a corporate priority for its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. The Barbados Country Office’s primary mandate is to Speed Up and Scale Up engagements across 17 Caribbean SIDS, ensuring that partner expectations are met with agility and precision. Through dedicated operational presence, UNOPS Barbados Country Office will streamline complex regional logistics and foster stronger collaboration with sovereign governments and financial institutions in the Caribbean. The Barbados Country Office will focus on, high-value solutions that address the specific priorities of the Caribbean SIDS, including: Economy (Economic Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy Transition) Nature and Climate (Climate Action and Support, Biodiversity Action, Ocean Conservation and Sustainable Use) Human Capital (Secure Safe and healthy societies, Productive populations, Gender equality and women's empowerment) Infrastructure (Resilient infrastructure in Rule of Law, Health, Transportation, Education, etc.) Improve countries project management capabilities as well as implementation capacity and project formulation to access just finance Role Purpose The Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist contributes to the development and continuous improvement of strategic, operational and governance frameworks to ensure that all projects and programmes are effectively designed, prioritized and implemented in alignment with UNOPS and partner objectives. The role supports the management team in strategic planning and portfolio oversight, providing delivery assurance to ensure projects are executed according to UNOPS standards and promoting best practices in project management. The PMO Specialist also ensures the consistent application of project management methodologies, policies and tools across all operations, enabling evidence-based decision-making, optimal resource utilization, and effective delivery of sustainable results. Functions / Key Results Exp