UNOPS Sri Lanka
UNOPS office in Sri Lanka provides technical, operational and ad...
UNOPS Sri Lanka
UNOPS office in Sri Lanka provides technical, operational and administrative support to 4 countries in the South Asia region: Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. UNOPS work in this region focuses on the construction and operation of high quality sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement, project management for host governments, development partners and UN agencies.
UNOPS’ work in Sri Lanka focuses on the construction and operation of high quality sustainable infrastructure and sustainable procurement, project management, timely provision of services, and the use of most relevant technologies. Such projects provide social and economic benefits to vulnerable populations across the country, and contribute to poverty eradication. This includes construction of schools, hospitals, water networks, urban sewerage and drainage facilities, harbours and anchorages, waste management facilities, climate change mitigation, as well as a range of “soft” support in Capacity Building, operations and maintenance of public assets, local governance, etc.
Background of Project / Assignment
UNOPS operates within the overall framework of the UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) and is working with UN Agencies to better support the Government of Sri Lanka within the focus areas of the UNSDF. UNOPS co-chairs UNSDF Driver 4 on Environment Sustainability, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, and also actively takes part in other UN coordination structures.
Within this context, UNOPS is looking to recruit a suitable a candidate for the post of Project Development and Communications Officer.
The incumbent will work within the Partnership Development Unit, and shall have a direct reporting line to UNOPS Sri Lanka Director and will support partnership development, communications, and coordination activities of the office.