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United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension Administration The United Nations Joint Staff ... The Contracts Management Officer will report to the Chief of the Sourcing Coordination Unit and ...

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STATISTICIAN, P3

Manhattan, NY · On-site

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Sr. Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $205K/yr

... United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent As a Sr. Project Manager at Five Star Electric, reporting to the Project Executive, you will have the opportunity to: * Lead ...

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, P3

Manhattan, NY · On-site

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As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for united nations project management in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is United Nations project management?

United Nations Project Management refers to the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of projects led or supported by the United Nations. Project managers in this field oversee initiatives aimed at achieving humanitarian, development, or peacekeeping goals, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to UN standards. They work with cross-cultural teams, manage resources, monitor progress, and report on outcomes to stakeholders. This role often involves collaborating with governments, NGOs, and other international organizations.

What are some common challenges faced in United Nations project management roles, and how are they typically addressed?

United Nations Project Managers often navigate complex, multicultural environments and must coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Common challenges include managing projects across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with UN protocols, and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances on the ground. These challenges are typically addressed through strong cross-cultural communication skills, rigorous planning and risk assessment, and collaboration with specialized teams to ensure projects remain on track and aligned with the UN’s objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in United Nations project management, and why are they important?

To thrive in United Nations Project Management, you need a strong background in international development, project planning, and monitoring and evaluation, often supported by a relevant advanced degree and experience in global or humanitarian contexts. Familiarity with UN project management frameworks, results-based management (RBM) tools, and software like MS Project or SAP is typically required. Excellent intercultural communication, negotiation, and leadership skills help build consensus and manage diverse teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for delivering impactful projects that align with UN mandates and operate successfully in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What is the difference between United Nations Project Management vs International Development Project Coordinator?

AspectUnited Nations Project ManagementInternational Development Project Coordinator
Required CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2), relevant degreesRelevant degrees in development, project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternational, NGO, government settings within UN agenciesFieldwork in developing countries, NGOs, government projects
Employer & Industry UsageUnited Nations agencies, international organizationsNGOs, development agencies, international organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

United Nations Project Management involves managing large-scale international projects within UN agencies, often requiring specific certifications and experience in international settings. International Development Project Coordinators focus on implementing development projects on the ground, working closely with local communities and NGOs. While both roles require project management skills and relevant credentials, UN Project Managers typically operate within a broader organizational and policy framework, whereas Development Coordinators are more field-oriented.

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Infographic showing various United Nations Project Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,682 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

United Nations Canine Handler

Global K9 Protection Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$36/hr

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United Nations Canine Handler
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Compensation: $36.00/hour USD
Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate United Nations Canine Handler to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.
Summary:
  • Guard and protect UNDC and the Condominium and its property against explosives, and to the further extent possible.
  • Cooperate with the Building Security personnel in case of acts of terrorism, fire, theft, pilferage, malicious injury, damage, or destruction.
  • Conduct routine patrols, inspections, and investigations at UNDC and the Condominium as mutually agreed upon with UNDC and the Condominium.
  • Permit only authorized deliveries of items to include, but not limited to furniture, equipment, mail, packages, luggage, food, and people in possession of said items to enter the premises only after being properly screened.
  • Participate in trainings on evacuation planning and disaster recovery planning in conjunction with UNDC, the Condominium, and building management on a regular basis.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the United Nations Canine Handler include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Supports the strategic direction of the organization's operations division.
  • Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
  • Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
  • Assists with operational administrative duties.
  • Participate in trainings, in conjunction with the UNDC, the Condominium, and building management, to include partnering with adjacent buildings, their management, local law enforcement, and other organizations in order to ensure a clear and effective communication program is in place at UNDC and the Condominium.
  • Participate in crisis management planning in conjunction with UNDC, the Condominium, and building management on a regular basis. These planning exercises will be designed to test the responsiveness, effectiveness, and readiness of the UNDC's and Condominium's Crisis Management Team, in which K-9 Handlers will participate.
  • Assist local emergency responders with all medical and other building emergency conditions. CPR and AED certification required.
  • Carry out all daily duties as defined in K-9 Post Orders and as directed by building, UNDC and Condominium management, generally described as follows:
  • Inspect all vehicles, packages, mail, and people before allowing entrance to the Three United Nations Plaza loading dock.
  • Assist the loading dock security officer in the operation of the loading dock security barrier.
  • Perform all duties as described in post orders and as directed by building, UNDC, and Condominium management.
  • Perimeter K-9 Team: Maintain a visible presence at the entrances of One, Two, and Three United Nations Plaza at all times during shift. As directed, inspect all items intended to enter One, Two, and Three United Nations Plaza and The One United Nations Plaza Hotel.
  • K-9 Handlers must become and remain familiar with UNDC's and the Condominium's emergency procedures and evacuation plans, and shall be capable of instructing UNDC and Condominium personnel, tenants, and visitors on how to evacuate the building during an emergency or training situation.
  • Conduct a quarterly review and update the Post Orders and Rules of Conduct to ensure up-to-date and efficient operations.
  • Review and updates on a quarterly basis or as specifically requested by UNDC and the Condominium.
  • Post Orders
    • Reporting and communication protocols.
    • Normal and emergency operating modes and responsibilities.
    • Frequency, focus and methodologies for conducting site tours and inspections.
    • Training requirements for K-9 Handlers.
    • Evacuation protocols.
    • Disaster recovery protocols.
    • Crisis management protocols.
    • Emergency response protocols and contact information.
    • Public relations and dispute resolution general guidelines and protocols.
    • Incident investigation protocols and reporting requirements.
    • Recordkeeping procedures.
    • Loading dock and delivery procedures.
    • Parking and traffic management protocols, if applicable.
    • Visitor management and identification procedures, if applicable.
    • Contractor and construction protocols.
    • Property Pass procedures, if applicable.

Competencies:
  • Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and development.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Company Ambassador and liaison with public.
  • Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems, and complaints.
  • Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
  • Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports.
  • Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking to effectively complete work in timely manner.
  • Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight.
  • Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.

Other Requirements:
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years' presently active experience as a law enforcement agency K-9 Handler, or:
  • Must be a retired law enforcement agency K-9 Handler, or:
  • Must have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a United States Military K-9 Handler.
  • K-9 team must be certified to detect conventional and peroxide-based explosives in accordance with the standards of the North American Police Work Dog Association and the BATFE National Odor
  • Recognition Test while receiving a minimum of fifty (50) hours documented K-9 Team specific annual/refresher training.
  • K-9 Handler must have experience working at a similar site and must meet the below listed training requirements.
  • Have and maintain the physical capability to perform the tasks required of the job assignment and satisfy such objective tests or criteria, if any, as shall be generally applicable to UNDC and the Condominium, including those constituting both normal and emergency operations requiring physical exertion such as standing or walking for entire shift, climbing stairs, lifting, and carrying objects, and running.
  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write and converse in the English language in a manner readily understood by the average native English language speaker with the minimum equivalent of a high school diploma or GED in the United States.
  • K-9 Handlers must have submitted to and successfully passed a 10-panel drug screening test at Contractor's cost, administered by any agency of UNDC's and the Condominium's choosing or consent.
  • K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a Stanton Survey personality test or an equivalent thereof acceptable to UNDC and the Condominium.
  • K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a background investigation, administered by the Contractor at the Contractor's sole expense, to include a full and complete criminal records check, a full and complete fingerprint search, and comprehensive employment and education verification.
  • Criminal record checks shall include all jurisdictions in which the candidate has resided and worked.
  • K-9 Handlers must have submitted to an Employment History, to include a minimum often (10) years' employment history.
  • Prior to service hereunder, all K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a minimum of two (2) Neighborhood Reference to include individual contact of applicant neighbors verifying term of residency, applicant's general character and suitability for a position of trust.
  • K-9 Handlers must have submitted to character references verification, to include reference contact verifying character and suitability for a position of (9) Be registered Security Guards as per the New York State Department of State "Security Guard Act of 1992."
  • Be a US citizen or have a valid US work permit.
  • Be CPR and AED Certified.
  • Be free of a criminal background or record of conviction other than minor vehicle/traffic violations.
  • Be free of personal credit defaults within the past three (3) years without qualified disclosure satisfactory to UNDC and the Condominium.
  • Maintain good health and personal hygiene.
  • Possess ability to hear ordinary conversation.
  • Possess binocular vision corrective to 20/30 and be free of color blindness.
  • Have a United States high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Be at least twenty-two (22) years of age.

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