Country: Serbia
Closing date: 16 Oct 2018
Background Information
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
In Serbia, UNOPS has been active since 2000, became the Project Centre (RSPC) in 2013, and was reclassified, due a growing portfolio, to Operations Centre (RSOC) at the beginning of 2017. UNOPS has been a reliable partner of the Government of the Republic of Serbia in providing support for demanding socio-economic reforms and facilitating accession to the European Union. Currently, the RSOC is implementing ten projects focussed on: sustainable municipal development, recovery from damages incurred by May 2014 floods in Serbia and building climate-resilient infrastructure, creation of more favourable environment for employability, business and infrastructure growth, enhanced social inclusion via durable housing solutions and access to health, education and jobs for the most vulnerable population. All projects have good governance and gender equality as transversal theme. UNOPS projects are contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals framework and objectives.
Functional Responsibilities
The Head of Programme reports directly to the Serbia Office Director who provides direction and general supervision. The Head of Programme is responsible for programme development planning and preparation and for managing all stages of programming to achieve results in the area/s of responsibility. The role contributes to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the competencies and position of UNOPS in sustainable project management and services to partners, stakeholders and UN system partners.
Summary of key results
- Programme governance, implementation and monitoring
- Programme development and planning
- Manage programme resources
- Partnership networking and advocacy
- Knowledge management and innovation.
Please visit the online vacancy for more information and to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16502
Qualifications
Education
- A Master’s degree preferably in business administration, project management, public administration, social science or other relevant related field is required.
A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in managing projects, programmes, partnerships and business development that combines strategic and managerial leadership in social development, business development, management advisory services, fund management, executive management and/or programme management planning and operations in a large international and/or corporate organization is required.
Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
Previous experience from the region is an asset.
Experience working with EU funded projects will be considered as an advantage.
Experience working with key stakeholder coordination, donor relationships management is highly desirable. Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Serbian is required. Driving license
Driving license and ability to travel independently is required. ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CV AND COVER LETTER ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION
How to apply:
- Application Deadline: 16-Oct-2018
- Please visit the online vacancy to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16502
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.