Director, Country Office
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a senior leadership role in Panama City, Panama, for a Director, Country Office, paying not specified, to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence for sustainable results.
- Role
- Director, Country Office
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Director, Country Office role involves strategic leadership and operational excellence to deliver sustainable results and strengthen partnerships in-country. Reporting to the Regional Director, the role requires a senior leader with a strong ability to inspire and develop diverse teams, while bringing the operational discipline needed to coordinate at scale, oversee complex delivery, and ensure consistently high-quality operations.
What you'll do
- Create, foster and role model a culture of trust, empowerment and accountability across the Country Office (CO) locations.
- Develop the strategy for the entire Country Office, establish priorities and oversee the implementation of the portfolio, managing the operational risks associated with the Country Office portfolio of engagements.
- Represent UNOPS in relevant inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to promote the organization, influence policy discussion and identify potential areas for UNOPS partnership and engagement.
- Drive high-quality, well-informed decisions that align with organizational goals for effective and measurable outcomes to the regional assessment exercise for UN Resident Coordinators.
- Lead the development and introduction of innovation to ensure UNOPS is continually incorporating best practices and approaches in the delivery of project services.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 10 years of relevant experience is required.
- Relevant experience is work in strategic and managerial leadership in public affairs, management, business development planning and operations in a large corporate or international organization, or related areas.
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
- Fluent in Spanish and English is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Panama City, Panama.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, relevant leadership experience, and fluency in Spanish and English.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, and the posting does not allow remote work from anywhere.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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