The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
The Head of Programme reports directly to the Operational Hub 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, as part of the Operational Hub team, 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.
PROFIL
EDUCATION
A Master’s/engineering degree in civil works, and/or public administration, and/or social science or other relevant related field is required. A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.CertificationsPRINCE2® Foundation/Practitioner an asset, but required completion within first 6 months of onboarding. Programme/Project Management Professional (MSP® or PMI-PgMP/PMI-PMP) an asset.

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 7 years of experience at Senior level which combines strategic and managerial leadership in social development, business development, executive management and/or programme management planning and operations in a large international and/or corporate organization. A proven experience of at least three years in a Sr position supervising and/or managing Infrastructure projects is required. A relevant experience in a UN organization, preferably in sub-Saharian Africa is desirable.

LANGUAGE
Fluent in French language is required.

Working knowledge of English language is required.