Social network you want to login/join with: Programme Support and Operations Manager, Santiago network, Geneva Client: UNOPSLocation: Geneva Job Category: Customer Service Job Reference: 302602e3ffe6 Job Views: 10 Posted: 21.01.2025 Expiry Date: 07.03.2025 Job Description: Organizational Context/Background Information 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. With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it. The Santiago network for averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage The Santiago network was established in December 2019 at COP25, as part of the Warsaw International Mechanism, for averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change. At COP28 in 2023, Parties selected the consortium of UNOPS and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) as co-hosts of the Santiago network secretariat for an initial term of five years. Role of the Programme Support and Operations Manager The position of the Programme Support and Operations Manager is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The Programme Support and Operations Manager manages the overall operations and administration of the Santiago network secretariat and its activities. Reporting to the Santiago network Director, the duties of the incumbent encompass contributing to strategy development and implementation from an operational perspective, operations management, donor relations and partnerships building, and grant management. Summary of key results: Programme and Financial Management Support Operational leadership and advisory1. Programme and Financial Management Support: Design, set up and manage effective mechanisms for the disbursement of funds provided to the Santiago network secretariat in line with the policies, procedures and guidelines approved by the Advisory Board. Operationalize the lifecycle of the Santiago network’s technical assistance processes and manage the administration of funds provided for technical assistance. Manage the provision of grant support to diverse implementing partners of Santiago network, ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies. Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets and allocations relating to technical assistance. Manage transaction records relating to funds received and disbursed for technical assistance. Monitor secretariat’s financial projections and take necessary actions. Ensure the availability of required financial reports. Provide input into the design and development of a monitoring and evaluation system. Provide operational support and facilitate the work of the Advisory Board. Assist the Director with guidance and oversight of the Santiago network secretariat. Provide administrative oversight of the Santiago network secretariat. Facilitate the procurement of goods and services relating to technical assistance. Manage and/or facilitate the resolution of issues relating to contracts. Reinforce Santiago network secretariat’s efforts in being compliant with established policies. Ensure and/or facilitate that audits are conducted, as required. Perform other functions as necessary for the effective operation of the Santiago network.2. Operational leadership and advisory: Advise and assist the Director in developing strategies, policies, processes and opportunities. Support the Director with the development and implementation of the Secretariat’s work plan. Support the Director in managing stakeholder relations. Ensure effective operations are defined and maintained. Ensure client service and satisfaction with operations. Lead on health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) matters. Monitor and supervise all aspects of operations to ensure compliance with corporate strategies. Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. A Bachelor's degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree. Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional management experience is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project/programme management support is required. A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in financial management and/or grant support is required. A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in working with developing countries is required. Experience of working effectively within UN/UNOPS regulations is highly desired. Experience in the areas of climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction is desired. Language: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Contract type: Staff Contract level: P4 (FTA)
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