The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is recruiting a PM Certification Trainer (French-speaking) for a remote, retainer-based position. This role focuses on delivering professional project management training using globally recognized methodologies such as PRINCE2 and MSP.
The opportunity is part of UNOPS’ capacity-building mission to improve project management skills across international development teams and partner organizations.
Role Overview
This is a home-based, flexible retainer contract, meaning trainers are engaged on an as-needed basis rather than full-time. Assignments vary in duration and may include short sessions or multi-day training blocks.
The trainer’s main responsibility is to deliver high-quality certification training in French while ensuring participants are well prepared for professional exams.
Key purpose of the role:
- Strengthen project management capacity within UNOPS and partner organizations
- Deliver structured PRINCE2 and MSP certification training
- Improve participant exam success rates
- Support global capacity-building in project delivery
Key Responsibilities
The PM Certification Trainer is responsible for both instructional delivery and training development support.
Main duties include:
- Delivering PRINCE2 and MSP training sessions in French (online or in-person)
- Adapting official training materials to audience needs
- Preparing participants for certification exams
- Providing mentoring and study guidance
- Ensuring high training quality and engagement
- Achieving at least an 80% pass rate per training cohort
- Writing post-training reports and performance evaluations
- Supporting continuous improvement of training materials
The role also involves collaboration with UNOPS internal teams to refine and update learning content.
Required Skills and Competencies
This is a highly specialized training role that combines project management expertise with instructional ability.
Core skills required:
- Project and programme management expertise
- Training delivery and facilitation skills
- Curriculum and instructional design
- Mentoring and coaching abilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills (French required)
- Ability to simplify complex concepts for learners
UNOPS also values competencies such as:
- Leadership and collaboration
- Adaptability in remote and multicultural environments
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Clear, professional communication
Education and Certification Requirements
Candidates must meet strict academic and professional criteria.
Required qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of experience, OR
- Master’s degree + 5 years of experience
Mandatory certifications:
- PRINCE2 Practitioner (7th edition) and/or
- MSP Practitioner (5th edition)
These certifications are essential and non-negotiable for eligibility.
Experience Requirements
Applicants must have strong practical experience in both training and project management.
Required experience includes:
- At least 5 years in training or teaching roles
- At least 3 years in project or programme management
- Minimum of 10 days delivering French-language PRINCE2 or MSP training
- Experience designing training materials and curricula (preferred)
Additional valuable experience:
- Managing real-world projects or programmes
- Working in international or multicultural environments
- Delivering structured professional certification training
Language Requirements
Because training is delivered globally, language fluency is essential.
Required languages:
- French (fluent)
- English (intermediate)
Preferred additional languages:
- Spanish (fluent)
- Portuguese (fluent)
Contract Type and Work Structure
This role is part of the UNOPS Corporate Retainer Pool, which has a flexible working model.
Key features include:
- Not a full-time job (assignment-based work)
- Work requested on short notice depending on demand
- Remote delivery, with occasional travel possible
- Assignments may vary from a few hours to several days
- Mandatory onboarding and training courses (unpaid)
- Opportunity for contract renewal based on performance
This structure is ideal for experienced professionals seeking flexible international consulting work.
Why This Role Matters
This position contributes directly to UNOPS’ global mission of improving project delivery capacity across development programs.
Impact areas include:
- Strengthening project management skills in UN teams
- Improving efficiency and success rates of development projects
- Supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Building institutional knowledge in infrastructure and humanitarian programs
By training professionals in PRINCE2 and MSP, the role helps ensure more effective and accountable project execution worldwide.
Final Thoughts
The UNOPS PM Certification Trainer (French-speaking) role is a highly specialized opportunity for experienced project managers who also excel in teaching and mentoring. While flexible and remote, it requires strong certification credentials and proven training experience.
For professionals with PRINCE2/MSP expertise and a passion for capacity building, this role offers a chance to contribute directly to global development while working in a highly flexible UN consultancy structure.
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