Deadline: 20 September 2021
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Head of Support Services in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Head of Support Services will perform the following functions:
- Operational leadership, advisory and technical support
- As a key leadership role for the Multi-Country Office, the Head of Support Services monitors and supervises teams as well as all aspects of operations (Finance, HR, Procurement, Health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE), Information Technology(ICT) and Administration) to ensure achievement of results, whilst driving compliance with corporate strategies, UNOPS rules, regulations, policies, and standards of accountability, ethics and integrity.
- Project planning and coordination support
- Provide assistance and support to programme and project budget preparation, revisions and work planning.
- Provide input into project engagement and acceptance documents including assisting with contract negotiations.
- Financial management and oversight
- Prepare the Multi Country Office financial plan and manage the budget process/cycle to ensure timely revisions and reallocation of funds.
- Oversee the Support Services Finance Unit and ensure compliance with the UNOPS/Financial Rules & Regulations and Finance procedures
- Procurement management and oversight
- Oversee and supervise Operational Hub procurement processes, including tendering processes and evaluation and supplier selection, to ensure viable procurement solutions that meet operational needs and compliance with UNOPS procurement procedures, regulations and standard of accountability, ethics, integrity and performance.
- Human resource management and oversight
- Plan personnel required for Multi Country Office programmes/projects.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must have:
- University Degree in either Business Administration, International Relations, Finance, Development Studies or other relevant disciplines is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 additional year’s relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced Degree.
- Minimum 7 year’s progressively responsible experience covering at least two of the following operations functions Procurement, Finance/Audit, Logistics/ Asset Management and Human Resources.
- Minimum 3 year’s leadership experience, including a proven track record managing staff and operational systems is required.
- Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
- Experience dealing with UN regulations, rules and policies in the areas of contracting, procurement and human resources is desirable.
- Knowledge of the other functions is desirable.
- Full working knowledge of English and French is mandatory.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNOPS.
