Multi-Country Office Director at UNOPS

** Functional Responsibilities

Multi-Country Office management

Develop KHMCO strategy, establish priorities and supervise the implementation of programmes and projects, managing the strategic and operational risks associated with the country office’s portfolio of engagements.
Ensure that KHMCO strategy supports the Regional Strategy and priorities.
In collaboration with the team and partners, establish annual objectives and targets, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure timely and partner-oriented services.
Monitor implementation, oversee progress toward annual objectives and take decisions to ensure the delivery of results as planned.
Plan and allocate resources (human, financial and administrative) to achieve goals and ensure financial sustainability in accordance with UNOPS standards of ethics, integrity and accountability framework.
Operate within the defined limits of authority on matters of Finance, Procurement and Human Resources and subject to any limits or conditions that may be imposed as per delegated authority.
Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity by providing the KHMCO management team with clear direction, objectives and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.
Plan, recruit, manage and develop a flexible workforce with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance, and ensure gender and geographical diversity.
Foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.
Oversee, monitor and direct appropriate measures to maintain the safety and security of UNOPS personnel and their eligible dependents, assets, property and information within the respective area of responsibility.
In consultation with the UNOPS’ Chief of Security act as the UNOPS Security Focal Point (SFP), including participating actively in the Security Management Team (SMT) and performing duties on security as outlined in the Framework of Accountability in the UN Security Management System Policy manual.
As a member of the Senior Management Asia Region Team (SMART), actively contribute and support towards the formulation and implementation of the regional strategy, initiatives and targets. Alliance building, networking and advocacy
Actively represent UNOPS’ role and participation in UN common engagement tools.
Keep abreast of and asses the needs of national governments and other UNOPS partners operating in the geographical coverage area, to identify and plan with them areas for leveraging UNOPS services/competencies in project service delivery and management that will facilitate their achievement of sustainable results.
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships in the geographical coverage area through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of UNOPS competencies in project service delivery and management to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners.
Build strong trust and alliances with partners (including donors and implementing partners).
Keep Regional Director informed/advised on opportunities and/or challenges and risks to strengthen UNOPS capacity for programme management and business development in the geographical area. Service delivery and quality assurance
Monitor and supervise the overall timely and cost-effective delivery of the KHMCO programme(s) according to partner expectations, approved budgets and full cost recovery.
Take overall responsibility for financial decisions, and exercise financial control, to ensure the fiscal health/sustainability of KHMCO programme(s), including compliance with financial report submissions.
Provide advice to the Regional Director and peers on opportunities to further enhance UNOPS’ sustainable contribution to the achievement of results in the geographical area.
Establish internal performance and quality control systems for the KHMCO, including tracking, monitoring and reporting on project delivery and financials.
Evaluate performance to measure efficacy and alignment of KHMCO with organizational/regional strategy and compliance with UNOPS standards of accuracy, transparency and accountability, and ensure that service delivery reinforces business development objectives. Representation and inter-agency coordination
Represent UNOPS in relevant inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to promote the organization, influence policy discussion and identify potential areas for UNOPS partnership and engagement.
Represent UNOPS in the UN Country Team (UNCT), and support the UNCT programming and advocacy activities.
Participate actively and effectively in UNCT meetings, and contribute to the formulation and implementation of UNSDCF/One Programme.
Is accountable to the Resident Coordinator for actions as part of the UNCT, makes substantial contributions to UNCT’s work, and assumes a leadership role as relates to UNOPS’ mandate.
Participate in UNCT initiatives to strengthen UN coherence, inclusiveness, and aid effectiveness, including playing an active role in the Operations Management Teams (OMTs) and other senior management group of the country team.
Keep UN Resident Coordinator abreast of UNOPS activities within the country through regular communication, including a formal regular reporting on business acquisition and implementation of activities led by UNOPS as part of the UNSDCF (or equivalent).
In countries with Country Manager (CM) presence, ensure that the CM effectively participates and contributes to functions 4(a-f) above..**Knowledge management and innovation**
Lead the development and introduction of innovation to ensure UNOPS is continually incorporating best practices approaches in the delivery of project services.
Ensure the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building.
Lead the planning, implementation and organization of capacity building of personnel, partners and stakeholders.
Establish priorities, in consultation with the Regional Director, for targeted investments in growth and innovation and as a member of the UNOPS global management team, contribute to identification and implementation of innovation and continuous improvement in support of organizational excellence and world-class performance.
Share knowledge with peers in other regional/country teams and corporate practice groups to ensure a corporate coordinated delivery of services and synergies.

** Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

A Master’s degree in a relevant field (for example business management, economics, civil engineering, international affairs, public health) is required.
A relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master’s/advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in international development, business development, operations and/or program management in a large international and/or corporate organization.
At least 3 years of senior leadership experience including supervising teams and managing budgets.
Prior experience in Asia (and particularly, in the Greater Mekong Subregion) is an asset. Also, experience working in lower middle-income countries is desirable.

Language Requirements: