Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Summary of key responsibilities:
The Project Office operates as an integral part of the Multi Country Office management structure. The Country Manager reports to the Multi Country Office Director who provides direction and guidance. The Country Manager role is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and supervising the delivery of all projects and support services in a given country- that includes liaison and engagement development activities and delivering timely and cost effective services for sustainable results by partners and stakeholders.
- Project Office programme/project management
- Alliance building, networking and advocacy for business development
- Service delivery and quality assurance
- Representation and inter-agency partnership
- Knowledge management and innovation
You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22384
Requirement
Education:
- A Master’s degree preferably in Economics, International Development, Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations or other relevant field is required.
- Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master’s/advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience on a country-wide level in international development, business development operations and/or programme management in an international environment and/or corporate organization is required.
- Proven leadership skills and competences in people management, including ability to motivate and guide personnel working in a complex environment; ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals and to display and promote cultural sensitivity and respect of local contexts is required.
- A strong ability to collaborate, network and negotiate with local partners; government officials, UN, donors and other NGOs including proven experience in developing fundraising strategies is a strong advantage
- Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.
- Working experience and/or knowledge of Eastern Europe is considered as an advantage.
Languages:
- Full working knowledge of English is essential.