UNOPS · 8 hours ago
Senior Programme Manager
New York, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUNOPS is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to serve as the strategic and operational cornerstone of the UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS) portfolio. The role involves managing global partnerships, ensuring alignment with the UNOPS 2026-29 strategy, and supporting high-level stakeholder engagements to achieve sustainable results.
Financial ServicesHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyRobotics
Responsibilities
Advises and supports the UNTSS Senior Portfolio Manager on strategic issues regarding the development and implementation of the UNTSS strategy on business continuity and growth, including on outreach and engagement with partners
Reports on UNTSS quality and performance metrics; and
Advises UNTSS Senior Portfolio Manager on mainstreaming lessons learnt and best practices
Establishes solid working relationships with partner/donor representatives, governance bodies and other key stakeholders
Collects and synthesizes background information about potential partners and opportunities, advises and supports on development and maintenance of stakeholder profiles and on formulation and update of stakeholder engagement strategies
Formulates engagement communication plans and coordinates related internal communications
Monitors the effectiveness of engagement communications and advises on necessary measures to ensure that stakeholders are informed about activities, progress, exceptions, and other information relevant to their role; and
Coordinates stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications and advises on issues that may impact the achievement of outcomes, including sustainability
Advises on and supports in updating the UNTSS strategy to enhance and grow the portfolio
Conducts business development intelligence for potential new partnerships/engagements (facilitate assessments of partners' needs, UNOPS value proposition, etc.)
Supports analysis of corporate trends and guidelines regarding their relevance for partnerships development processes
Generates content (information/images) for promotional activities
Oversees and advises UNTSS Project Managers on the preparation of project initiation documents (PIDs), legal agreements, and develops a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure that project deliverables meet the business cases for both UNOPS and the client
Supports negotiations with partners and consultations with beneficiaries by facilitating the finalization of concept notes and project proposals in a context-sensitive and results-oriented manner
Prepares presentations and supporting documents for partner meetings
Facilitates the organization of promotional events and high-level meetings
Ensures monitoring of partner meeting action points and pipeline engagements opportunities; and
Participates in negotiating cost-effective and mutually beneficial terms for UNOPS services with prospective clients and partners
Oversees and advises UNTSS Project Managers on the development, completion, and updates of implementation plans and on embedding of sustainability dimensions (including social and gender inclusion, environmental, and economic aspects) throughout the project lifecycle
Oversees and advises on change controls, risk registers and issue management
Monitors relevant UNTSS delivery and performance metrics and advises UNTSS Senior Portfolio Manager on trends, risks and advises on options for relevant action; and
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to advise and support UNTSS Project Managers to ensure projects comply with audit requirements
Complies with all organizational policies
Advises UNTSS Project Managers on preparation and adaptation of relevant plans for approval by the governance boards
Assesses and advises on project financial management guidelines and control mechanisms in compliance with applicable UNOPS policies
Supports project audit activities, including planning, preparation, coordination during audits, and follow-up on audit observations/recommendations
Advises UNTSS Project Managers on preparing project reports and documents, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and UNOPS policies, processes and procedures; and
Provides advice to ensure relevant procedures are embedded into UNTSS project management and are applied consistently across all projects as per UNOPS corporate guidelines, procedures, and policies
Encourages the routine and effective conduct of capacity-building activities to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of UNTSS personnel
Actively engages with other Portfolio, Programme, and Project Managers, and the wider PM community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices
Contributes to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring timely and appropriate sharing of lessons learned and participates in relevant Communities of Practice
Contributes to recommendations on policy and tools to Practice Groups and HQ, and contributes to the development of guidance material and tools that advance UNTSS strategic project management goals
Coordinates and oversees the implementation of requests or initiatives relevant to project management from the Regional Office and HQ Teams, as required
Contributes to expertise in tools and techniques; and
Supports the compilation of lessons learned
Qualification
Required
An advanced university degree (Masters Degree) preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Political Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant discipline with 7 years of relevant experience is required OR
A first level university degree (Bachelor's Degree) preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Political Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant discipline with 9 years of relevant experience
PRINCE2 Foundation certification or equivalent, as well as the completion of the UNOPS Project Management Foundation course and the UNOPS Procurement Operations Training are an asset, but required completion within the first 6 months of onboarding
Relevant experience is defined as experience in project management, with focus on project implementation, partner management, monitoring and reporting
At least years (2) years of progressive stakeholder/partner engagement experience including lead role in joint programming is required
Preferred
Experience working with UN System entities and ideally including at both UN HQ and non-HQ locations is desirable
Company
UNOPS
UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions.
Founded in 1995Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DNK
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alistair Somerville
Senior Officer, Partnerships and Liaison Group
Cordula Ungerank
Partnerships Specialist
Recent News
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