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. With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.
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
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Serbia Office Director, and in close coordination with the Regional Office and the Partnerships Practice Group, the Communications/ Partnership Specialist will be responsible for internal and external communications strategies and related activities for the Serbia Office while supporting the development and implementation of the partnership plan of the office.
Summary of key results:
- Management of Serbia Office related communications activities
- Representation and inter-agency networking
- Partnership and programme development planning
- Development and follow up of partnership opportunities
- Knowledge management and innovation
Please visit the online vacancy for more information and to apply: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16506#2
Qualifications
Education
- A Master’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, Communications or International Relations or other relevant 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 education requirements outlined above.
Work Experience
- At least five years of experience in communications and/or public relations and/or media and/or journalism and proven experience in developing and executing partnership and programme development plans, project development and proposal writing is required.
- Prior experience working in project and programme management, international organizations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts is desirable.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English and Serbian is required.
Driving licence
- 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=16506
- 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.