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 has worked in Honduras since 2014. The main operating sectors in the country are specialized in the procurement of medicines; medical equipment; ambulances and information technology equipment; institutional strengthening and sustainable infrastructure. Also, UNOPS has provided technical assistance in financing for development initiatives for infrastructure investment projects in the country.The Honduras Office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.
UNOPS in Honduras is a Multi-Country Office made up of the countries of: Honduras and El Salvador. UNOPS in Honduras with its partners has 8 ongoing projects in the areas of:
- Public procurement and technical assistance in the information technology and communications sector
- Public procurement and technical assistance in the medicine, medical equipment, medical supplies and services for the sector Health
- Technical assistance in financing for development partnerships.
The MCO has a portfolio of 37 million dollars in 2023, with a permanent staff of 48 people throughout the MCO. The main Associates in Honduras and El Salvador are national public partners (eg. government entities).
The MCO has a portfolio projection of 102 million dollars, which will expand the portfolio with projects in the areas of sustainable infrastructure (mainly health-related infrastructure), public procurement in the health sector and technical assistance in the water and sanitation sector.
For more information in regard to UNOPS work in Honduras please check the fact sheet "UNOPS en Honduras".
The Head of Programme (HoP) reports directly to the Multi-Country Office Director who provides direction and general supervision. and the HoP supervises the team of project managers responsible for the delivery of each of the portafolio projects.
The HoP is responsible for programme development planning and preparation and for managing all stages of programming to achieve results in the area/s of responsibility. The HoP is a leadership role which contributes to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the competencies and position of UNOPS in sustainable project management and services to partners, stakeholders and UN system partners.
In the absence of the MCO Director the HoP acts as Director a.i.
Vacancy title: Head of Programme
Duty station: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Contract level: International ICA (ICS 11 - P4)
Type of Contract: Regular Month, this contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, that is, a continuous presentation of services is required during the period of the contract, making the payments associated with the contract at the end of each calendar month.
Contract Duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
What will your tasks be?
Summary of key results:
- Programme governance, implementation and monitoring
- Programme development and planning
- Manage programme resources
- Partnership networking and advocacy
- Knowledge management and innovation
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What are we looking for?
Education:
- An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master's degree) is required, preferably in engineering, project management, public administration, social sciences or other.
- The education requirements specified in the previous section may be replaced by a bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) and an additional two years of relevant experience.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience combining strategic direction, business development, executive management or management and/or program operations management in a large international organization and/or company is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience managing large teams and operating systems is required, including managing senior professional personnel.
- Experience in managing several projects simultaneously or programs is required.
In addition, experience in the following areas will be valued:
- Experience collaborating with different stakeholders, whether in the public or private sector, will be valued.
- Experience developing project proposals for the public sector will be valued.
- Experience executing projects for the public sector will be valued.
- Experience in United Nations agencies, preferably in a developing country, will be an asset.
Languages:
- Proficiency in the Spanish language is required (fluent level).
- A good working level of English is required to work effectively in that language (minimum intermediate level).
Certifications:
PRINCE2® Foundation/Practitioner is a plus, and if you don't have it, it must be completed within the first 6 months of joining.
Program/Project Management professional certifications (MSP® or PMI-PgMP/PMI-PMP) is a plus.
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How to apply
Access the following link for more information and to apply, you have until September 6th 2023: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26480