Head of Partnerships for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) At UNOPS

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is a United Nations body responsible for infrastructure, procurement and project management (General Assembly Resolution 65/176 of 2010). Our mission is to help people improve their living conditions and countries to achieve peace and sustainable development. The three priority areas of UNOPS correspond to:

i) Sustainable Infrastructure

ii) Public procurement

iii) Project management

Vacancy tittle: Head of Partnerships for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

**Duty station:**Panama City, Panama

**Contract level:**International ICA (IICA-3)

Type of Contract: Regular Month, this contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, that is, a continuous presentation of services is required during the period of the contract, making the payments associated with the contract at the end of each calendar month.

Contract Duration: Indefinite (open contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

What will your tasks be?

Under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director the Head of Partnerships:

A) is accountable for:

1. Lead the Partnerships and communication UNOPS Network in Latin America and the Caribbean, by providing guidance and substantive leadership in collaboration with the Partnership Regional Specialist and the Communications Regional Specialist;
2. Formulate and guide the implementation of strategic Plan of Actions, assure their implementation, provide technical guidance when needed.
3. Coordinate thru the Communications Regional Specialist the preparation and dissemination of all the products related to Communications and Partnership prepared by UNOPS in the region
4. In close collaboration with the LCR Coordinator of Regional Activities: prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all the contributions of UNOPS to the Regional Coordination Platform of the United Nations in Latin America and the Caribbean where UNOPS is represented by the RD.
5. Development and set up of new partnerships in countries not covered by the UNOPS network of national offices.
6. Development and creation of regional and sub-regional long-term partnerships with public institutions, and representatives and from civil society, IFIs, UN agencies, the international community, and academia.
7. The preparation/supervision of the preparation of background information and proposals for high-level meetings of the RD. Participate and identify UNOPS’ interests for those partnerships.

B) in collaboration with other Units and colleagues, the HP is responsible to provide strategic and operative contributions in the following areas;

1. Contribute to the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and the implementation of Our Common Agenda,
2. Strategic Management of UNOPS in Latin America and the Caribbean: the HP is part of the UNOPS regional Management Team, comprising the RD, the Heads of UNOPS national office and a few other critical roles.
3. Support to national communication and partnership prioritised and/or strategic initiatives.

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What are we looking for?

• A Master’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Economics, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or other relevant areas. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in partnerships and public relations including demonstrated experience in:
  • Public partnerships related to the field of sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean, for example establishing sustainable partnerships with international cooperation organisations, government entities, UN agencies, international financial institutions, etc.
  • Leading regional or multi country partnerships strategies or negotiations.
  • Experience leading high-level public relations, such as developing high-level networks with the public or private sector, and representing an institution/organisation in high-level meetings or forums.
• Full working knowledge of Spanish and English is essential.
• Fluency in French and Portuguese is an advantage.