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About the Role

As the Regional Management & Oversight Senior Advisor in GPO, you will be a strategic partner to the Director, driving business performance and operational excellence across the entire portfolio. This high-impact role ensures sustainable results through expert financial stewardship and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development of cross-regional strategies and policies through advice to the Director and senior management.
Develop the multi-year strategic plan and the annual business plan, including proposing targets, standards and results expected.
Evaluate overall GPO activities and initiatives to ensure alignment with organisational strategic plans, frameworks and standards.
Make recommendations on cross-regional strategy and approaches to business development, management of the cross-regional project portfolio, and delivery of sustainable results.
Plan and allocate resources (human, financial and administrative) to achieve goals and ensure cost-effective resource use.
Review and endorse proposed targets in terms of process excellence, workforce management excellence and financial stewardship.
Monitor and oversee performance across GPO, providing guidance and support to achieve targets.
Monitor and oversee internal controls across regions, providing guidance and support.
Oversee cross-regional performance and execute appropriate controls, focusing on cost recovery, attribution of costs, and other high operational risks.
Coordinate with relevant UNOPS HQ units to ensure prioritisation, alignment and coherent interactions with GPO.
Provide cross-functional quality assurance of the implementation of applicable corporate frameworks and commitments across GPO.
Participate in and report on relevant coordination meetings, working groups, task forces, etc.
Coordinate and maintain regular communication with GPO portfolios and offices regarding their needs and requests for support.
Coordinate the preparation of substantive briefs for the Director on GPO opportunities and challenges.
Drive and support world-class performance, organizational excellence and continuous improvement.
Make evidence-based recommendations to the Director on matters related to performance and efficacy of GPO operations.
Recommend changes to structural arrangements within and between entities across GPO.
Develop and implement a performance monitoring and quality assurance system.
Capture and provide a synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from UNOPS HQ Practice Groups and GPO portfolios.
Facilitate and encourage the sharing of information, knowledge and best practices across GPO.
Contribute to the planning, implementation and organisation of strategic capacity building for personnel, partners and stakeholders.
Act as the learning focal point for GPO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Social Sciences or a related discipline with 12 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the above mentioned fields with 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Relevant experience is work in management and advisory/coordination roles.
A minimum of 3 years experience working in project and programme management, international development, postdisaster and/or emergency contexts is required.
Proven ability to collaborate with and oversee diverse and senior teams.
Field work experience is desirable.
Experience in an international organization is an asset.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and change management is desirable.
Demonstrated understanding of development issues and current donor and sectoral trends is an asset.
Strategic planning experience is an asset.
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is desirable.
PRINCE2® Foundation and/or Practitioner Certification or equivalent is desirable.
Fluent English proficiency is required.

Skills

Business Analysis
Business Intelligence
Business Management
Business Planning
Innovation Management
Knowledge Management

Location

Geneva
New York

Work Type

Staff - IP - FTA
Contract Level IP P-5
One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Experience Level

Senior Level
ICS 12

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

About the Company

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide.
With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding.
By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries.
We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

Equal Opportunity

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.
We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process.
If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment.
To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired.
By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.