Based in
Copenhagen, Denmark, the UNOPS Integrated Practice Advice and Support (...
Based in
Copenhagen, Denmark, the UNOPS Integrated Practice Advice and Support (IPAS) serves all the regions and headquarters, primarily with advice and solutions
to everyday implementation challenges. IPAS consists of a diverse team
of subject matter experts in the six practice areas of HR, Administration,
Legal, Finance, Procurement, Project Management and Infrastructure. IPAS has
three main roles:
Support to operations in the field
offices: IPAS provides
timely advice and supports actively finding of solutions to everyday
implementation challenges, based on policy and best practices. It also provides
operational support in specific areas.
Business
efficiency: IPAS recommends
changes to policies, processes and operating standards based on the feedback
and experience of the field offices. IPAS also ensures transparent and
efficient project implementation, in line with policy and business needs.
Body of knowledge: IPAS contributes to research and
coordination within the policy
groups and project
practitioners. It
provides structured
knowledge and subject matter expertise which is used across practice
areas to provide coherent and tailored advice to the requesting offices.
Faced with recurring demands for such services, IPAS has been given the responsibility to create a Surge Capacity team to meet the needs of UNOPS field offices. These needs include but are not limited to providing personnel for quick inception of new projects, supporting emergency responses, as well as covering gaps after unexpected departure of colleagues whose roles are critical to the operations of the office.
IPAS is now hiring committed colleagues to be part of this Surge Capacity team in the areas of HR, Procurement and Project Management / Infrastructure. We are looking for candidates from all around the world who are passionate about our mission and values, and looking forward to making a difference for people in need.