Director, Country Office
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a Senior Level Director, Country Office in Panama City, Panama, to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence for sustainable results and strengthened partnerships. The role requires a Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
- 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 and foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and accountability across the Country Office locations.
- Develop the strategy for the entire Country Office and oversee the implementation of the portfolio.
- Represent UNOPS in relevant inter-agency and external meetings to promote the organization and influence policy discussions.
- Ensure appropriate arrangements for building excellence of business processes and quality standards.
- Drive high-quality, well-informed decisions that align with organizational goals for effective and measurable outcomes.
- 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
- Relevant experience in strategic and managerial leadership in public affairs, management, business development planning, and operations in a large corporate or international organization
- Fluency in Spanish and English; French proficiency is desirable
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Panama City, Panama.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and experience in strategic and managerial leadership.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight 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 location is specified as Panama City, Panama, so it is not remote.
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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