Project Delivery & Coordination Specialist

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Local Finland contract

Job summary

UNU-WIDER is seeking a capable project support contributor to assist in implementing its work programme in Helsinki, Finland. The role involves administrative duties, coordination of project activities, and support to the Programme/Project team within a one-year PSA contract.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, using MS Office and ERP systems, with strong communication and organizational skills in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting planning, monitoring, and implementation of projects.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and closure.
• Liaise with internal and external project leaders and administrative/finance/communications staff.
• Organize events and provide administrative and logistical support.
• Prepare summaries and activity reports for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain databases and generate standard and non-standard reports.
• Draft responses to correspondence related to projects.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Multitasking

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Secondary school with 5+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP (Oracle/PeopleSoft)

Job description

UNU-WIDER is seeking a capable project support contributor to assist in implementing its work programme in Helsinki, Finland. The role involves administrative duties, coordination of project activities, and support to the Programme/Project team within a one-year PSA contract.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, using MS Office and ERP systems, with strong communication and organizational skills in a multicultural environment.