Advisor, Portfolio Management (Home Based)

About the role

UNOPS is recruiting an Advisor, Portfolio Management for the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio. This is a home-based, retainer role ending on 13 November 2026. Working under the guidance of the Head of WEC Portfolio and in close collaboration with the WEC Portfolio Management Team, the Advisor supports WEC's portfolio delivery performance and growth ambitions, turning climate action trends and partner needs into practical operational approaches.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic portfolio development: evaluate global climate finance, policy and programming trends to identify growth opportunities and partnerships, articulate WEC's value proposition and promote its grant management, fund support and implementation services to donors and partners.
• Concept note and proposal development: identify opportunities with new and existing partners, lead and support the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals aligned with UNOPS, GPO and WEC objectives, and ensure proposals meet UNOPS policy frameworks and standards.
• Project set-up and operationalization: guide project teams through formal setup, advise on governance, recruitment and procurement, support implementation tools such as work plans, budgets, risk logs and M&E frameworks, and help build relationships with partners, donors and host governments.
• Knowledge management and capacity building: extract lessons learned and insights from existing projects to find cross-portfolio synergies and opportunities for scaling and replication.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Administration, Environmental Studies or a related field, with 7 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project/programme management, fund management and/or grant support in the international development sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing or advising multi-stakeholder climate or environmental initiatives.
• Fluent English; intermediate French and Spanish are desirable.

Required skills

• Skills: project/portfolio management, proposal management, stakeholder management, strategic planning and partnerships.
• Desired: familiarity with UNOPS/UN organizational policies, project management tools and operational procedures.

What we offer

• Ongoing learning opportunities through blended learning programmes covering leadership and personal and professional development.
• Access to internationally recognized technical certifications and membership in professional associations.
• A culture that encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration.