Country Manager (Re-advertisement)

• Infrastructure
• Procurement 
• Project Management (full service, back on track)
• HR and Transactional Services
• Grants Management 
• Technical and Advisory Services

1. People leadership
2. Project Office portfolio management
3. Alliance building, networking, and advocacy for business development
4. Service delivery and quality assurance
5. Representation and inter-agency partnership
6. Knowledge management and innovation

• Create, foster, and role model a culture of trust, empowerment, and accountability within the Project Office.
• Build engagement and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.
• Create, foster, and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments. 
• Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity, by providing timely guidance and supervision to the team, to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.
• Plan, recruit, manage and develop a flexible and diverse workforce, with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance.
• Manage and supervise technical advisors and retainers to ensure efficient delivery.

• Under the guidance and oversight from the MCO Director and the Head of Programme, lead in developing proposals and preparing project agreements in connection with identified opportunities, and oversee the day to day delivery of the respective projects by providing guidance to the respective Project Managers.
• Plan and propose to the Multi-Country Office Director and management team required resources (human, financial, and administrative) to achieve goals set for the Project Office. 
• Establish the strategies and implementation plans for the Country Office based on inputs from Project Managers, and in consultation with MCO Head of Programme as the Project Executive.
• In collaboration with the partners, develop the objectives, performance measurements, standards, and results expected to ensure timely and partner oriented services.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct appropriate measures to maintain the safety and security of UNOPS, assets, property, information, and personnel and their dependents within the respective area of responsibility.   
• Under the guidance from the MCO Director, MCO MCO Head of Support Services and MCO Head of Programme, the Country Manager manages the overall HSSE performance in the Project Office while overseeing the implementation of all HSSE requirements
• In consultation with the UNOPS Chief of Security act as the UNOPS Security Focal Point (SFP) within the country of operation, including participating actively in the Security Management Team (SMT) and perform duties on security as outlined in the Framework of Accountability in the UN Security Management System Policy manuals.

• Keep abreast of and assess the needs of the relevant national government and other UNOPS partners operating in the country, to identify and plan with them areas for leveraging UNOPS services/competencies in project service delivery and management that will facilitate their achievement of sustainable results.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy, and effective communication of UNOPS competencies in project service delivery and management, to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners, including in full consultation with the UN Resident Coordinator and Country Team. 
• Engage with MCO management to discuss and seek guidance on opportunities and/or challenges to strengthen UNOPS capacity for programme/project management and business development.
• Address partnership challenges in a timely and efficient way, incl. through regular direct and hands-on communication with donors and government stakeholders.

• In close collaboration with the MCO Head of Support Services and MCO Head of Programme, establish and maintain appropriate arrangements for ensuring excellence of business processes and quality standards as well as ensure direct operational support for delivery of the Project Office programmes/projects, including leveraging regional or corporate support facilities whenever available.
• Monitor and oversee programme/project implementation with support from MCO Programme Management Office (PMO), review progress, assess constraints, and take corrective action, ensuring early warning of risks to the Multi-Country Office, for action and/or intervention, including by taking hands-on action where needed to address key issues and risks. 
• Under the guidance of the MCO management team, take responsibility for financial decisions/exercise financial control to ensure the fiscal health/sustainability of the Country Office, including submitting financial reports to the Multi-Country Office Director.

• As delegated by the MCO Director, and in collaboration with the Head of Programme, represent UNOPS vis a vis the Government, closely engage with line Ministries and development partners to strengthen relationships and engagement on Uzbekistan’s development priorities.
• Participate, as delegated by the Multi-Country Office Director,  and in collaboration with the Head of Programme, in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to contribute to the harmonisation of policies, practices, and approaches within the UN System, such as the implementation of the UNSDCF, integrated Strategic Framework, and ‘Delivering as One’. 
• On behalf of the MCO Director, participate in any UN country team meetings or interagency management groups to contribute to discussions and initiatives to strengthen coherence, inclusiveness, aid effectiveness, and security measures.
• In alignment with the MCO Director, keep the UN Resident Coordinator informed of UNOPS activities within Uzbekistan through regular communication and formal reporting on business acquisition and implementation of activities led by UNOPS as part of the UNSDCF or equivalent.

1. Contract type: Staff (Fixed Term Appointment)
2. Contract level: P5 (ICS-12)
3. Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

• An Advanced University degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) combined with ten  (10) years of relevant experience OR 
• A First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) combined with twelve (12) years of relevant experience is required.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in international development, business development, operations, and/or project/programme management in a large international and/or corporate organization is required
• Minimum of three (3) years of UN/UNOPS experience is an asset.
• Experience managing large teams, including management of senior professional staff, is a distinct advantage.
• Experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, including in the health sector, is a distinct advantage.
• Experience in developing country settings, ideally in Central Asia, is desirable.
• Prior experience in International Financial Institution (IFI) funded projects/programmes is highly desirable.

• Full working knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of Russian and/or Uzbek would be considered a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

• 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. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority 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.