Programme Support Senior Associate

Mission and objectives

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations dedicated to action. Working across humanitarian, development, and peace and security efforts, UNOPS unique focus on expanding implementation capacity supports the UN and our partners to deliver impact where it’s needed the most. Through our self-financing, demand-driven model, we provide our partners with efficient and cost-effective services in infrastructure, procurement, project management, human resources and financial management – advancing efforts to build a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world. From responding to urgent needs to accelerating climate action and sustainable development, we’re focused on providing practical solutions that enable our partners to act fast, maximize efficiency, leverage resources and deliver impactful results at scale. With a mission to help people build a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world, UNOPS pursues a vision for the world where all people have access to human rights, peace and sustainable development, supported by sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and effective and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management

Context

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources. UNOPS Global Portfolios bring together a range of expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva and Vienna, and expert teams operating across regions, we lead complex, multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, peacebuilding and climate action. We work in close collaboration with the UN family, governments and other local and international partners. Our work ranges from supporting mine action in some of the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected contexts, to expanding access to healthcare and clean water, to helping protect the environment.

From Geneva, UNOPS strives to facilitate the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations. UNOPS provides quality services, integrated solutions and management support to UN agencies, initiatives and partners in a strategic, cohesive, cost-effective and results-oriented manner. Geneva is also home to UNOPS Europe and Central Asia Regional Office The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is the largest global platform for coordinated action against malaria, bringing together more than 500 partners across governments, civil society, the private sector, and research and development organizations.

The Partnership works to align political commitment, technical expertise, and financial resources to accelerate progress toward a malaria-free world. By fostering country leadership, supporting innovative tools and strategies, and strengthening multisectoral collaboration, RBM helps drive impact where it is needed most: saving lives, advancing health security, and contributing to sustainable development. RBM programs span over multiple areas of work, partner committees/working groups and donors, requiring a complex project and budget management system. RBM is hosted by UNOPS in Geneva.

Task description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Governance Officer, the incumbent provides coordination and administrative support to RBM (Roll Back Malaria) partnership governance mechanisms, including Partner Committees and Working Groups, and supports follow-up of agreed workplans:

Governance mechanism servicing:

• Support the organization and servicing of meetings of RBM governance mechanisms (including Partner Committee and Working Groups) (invitations, agendas, documentation circulation) in coordination with relevant Secretariat Focal Points.

• Compile meeting materials and presentations from Secretariat teams, Co-Chairs, and workstream leads.

• Prepare meeting summaries and maintain action trackers, following up with Secretariat focal points.

• Maintain membership lists, contact databases, and mailing groups.

• Assist in preparation of routine progress updates and reporting inputs related to the work of governance mechanisms.

• Provide surge/back-up support during Board and its committee cycles. Partner & Constituency Engagement:

• Maintain shared communication channels and functional mailboxes for partnership governance mechanisms.

• Update website content related to partnership membership and committee activities.

• Monitor applications to join the Partnership submitted via the website.

Governance and Administrative Support:

• Support coordination of logistics for in-person meetings, workshops, and consultations with the Finance and Operations Unit.

• Provide administrative and coordination support to governance-related consultations and partnership engagement processes.

Knowledge Management:

• Maintain organized electronic records and document repositories.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the governance framework.

• Perform any other duties/tasks within the role as may be assigned by the Governance Officer.

Assignment requirements