Chief of Staff - SEforALL

This position is located within the Executive Office team. The main objectives of Executive Office team are:

The main objective of Executive Office is to provide support to the CEO/SRSG, the leadership team and the Administrative Board to ensure efficient and effective leadership, implementation of organization's strategic direction and collaboration across the organization and teams.  

Under the supervision of the CEO and SRSG, the Chief of Staff - SEforALL will be responsible to: 

Leadership and Management 

• Work closely with the CEO/SRSG to implement the organization’s strategic direction and Business Plan. 

• Provide oversight and guidance across external programmes with regular check-ins and ensure they are delivering in line with donor agreements.  

• Design and implement critical and imperative changes, and strategic initiatives, across the organisation to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.  

• Manage the operations of the Executive Office in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) 

• Manage the transition into UNOPS implementations and process for SEforALL becoming an international organisation. 

• Act as a leader and role model for the rest of the organisation.  

External Relations 

• Along with the CEO/SRSG and other EMC members serve as leadership representation of SEforALL to global stakeholders, building and strengthening key partnerships across existing, new and innovative sectors to achieve SDG7 and just and equitable energy transitions. 

• Represent SEforALL in public fora and through public speaking engagements in high-level events, seminars, workshops, etc. 

• Communicate in a dynamic, inspiring and effective manner the challenges of achieving SDG7 and a just and equitable energy transition, and the mission of SEforALL and the contribution of our work towards those goals. 

Governance and Administration  

• Provide support to the Administrative Board, Funders Council and Leadership Council as needed to advance strategic and informed decision making.  

• Explore substantive engagement opportunities for SEforALL to engage and lead international discourse on key emerging topics.  

• Engage actively in Executive Management Committee and Programme Leads Committee meetings. 

• Provide quality control and contribute intellectual leadership in the management of partnerships, country engagements, special projects/programs. 

Experience 

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in energy or climate change with progressive responsibilities, including a proven track record of supporting and advising a CEO or other senior level executive. 

• Experience in demanding, pressurized, international environments is required.  

• Experience working with UN agencies is desirable.  

Language 

• Fluency in English is required. 

• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. 

Contract type: International Individual Contract (IICA)
Contract level: ICS 13 /IICA 4
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.



• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.