The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an
operational arm of ...
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an
operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation
of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around
the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS
provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure
services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations
organizations.
UNOPS Africa Region has close to 300 operational projects in
approx. 40 countries and counts over 800 personnel, with annual delivery
value of circa $250M. The regional portfolio of programmes and projects focuses
mainly on supporting fragile and conflict-affected states in Africa in
infrastructure development and procurement in support of health, peace and
security and social infrastructure interventions.
The office of the Regional Director- Africa provides
strategic leadership, technical guidance, and advisory support and oversight to
the operations across offices within the Africa region. The region’s operations
are divided into six sub-regional Multi Country Offices and two standalone key
Country Offices. The Office of the Regional Director is currently based in
Copenhagen, Denmark.
This position will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or Nairobi, Kenya could also be considered.
The role will require frequent travel within the region.