JOB SUMMARY:
UNOPS Panama Multi-Country Office (PAMCO) is recruiting for this position: Country Director based in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Work Context:
This role requires frequent travel on official missions to project sites and other locations in and outside San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as frequent verbal interactions with national public partners, other counterparts as well as peers and direct reports, this includes sound negotiation and influence skills.
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.
About UNOPS in Costa Rica:
The Costa Rica Office is one of the countries under Panama Multi Country Office (PAMCO), the MCO covers Panama, Costa Rica and the English/Dutch speaking Caribbean Countries
The Country Office Costa Rica Director is responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements and cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results. Country Office Costa Rica Director also manages the operational risks associated with its portfolio of engagements.
The Role:
Reporting to and under the general guidance and oversight from the Multi Country Director, the CO Director directs and manages all delivery within the Country Office scope, including liaison and engagement development activities and delivering timely and cost effective services for sustainable results by partners and stakeholders.
The CO Director represents UNOPS on behalf of the MCO and Regional Director in Costa Rica.
About our Culture:
Our work contributes to building the foundations for countries and communities to achieve peace and sustainable development, guided by our values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity.
UNOPS celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. The UNOPS workforce is made up of people of diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. UNOPS aims to maintain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive work environment for its entire workforce.
The Country Director is responsible for the direction, strategic leadership and operations of the UNOPS Office in Costa Rica, focusing on the following key results:
1. People Leadership
2. Country Office portfolio management
3. Alliance building, networking, and advocacy
5. Representation and inter-agency coordination
6. Knowledge management and innovation
Impact of Results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Country Director directly impacts on the development and performance of the Country Office portfolio, visibility, and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and consequently strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.
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Motivation letter
While your application showcases your skills, experience, and education, we are also eager to learn more about your interests and motivations. Therefore, we invite you to upload a motivation letter with your application for the position. Remember to share in the letter your motivation for joining the UNOPS team in the advertised position, your interests and skills. We would also like to know your perspective regarding United Nations values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity. For more information about UN Values see this link.
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. |
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA-Staff)
Level of contract: P5/ICS 12
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/UN-Staff-Contracts.aspx
Terms and Conditions
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labour force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage the recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
Final TOR Country Director_Costa Rica_P5 Jul-2024 (1).pdf (207 KB)
ABSTRACT:
United Nations Office for Project Services Director, Country Office (Internal Candidates Only) Costa Rica UNOPS Jobs 2024
United Nations Office for Project Services looking for “Director, Country Office (Internal Candidates Only)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 31-Jul-24.
The United Nations Office for Project Services has published a job vacancy announcement on 12/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Director, Country Office (Internal Candidates Only) to be based in San Jose , Costa Rica. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Office for Project Services
Job Title: Director, Country Office (Internal Candidates Only)
Duty Station: San Jose , Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Application Deadline: 31-Jul-24