Director, Country Office
Position:Director | ICS 12Deadline:14 Sep 2026 (16 days left)Job ID:4335Posted on:25 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
UNOPS seeks a Country Office Director in Panama City to lead delivery, operations and partnerships. The director will build an inclusive workforce, set strategy and portfolio priorities, allocate resources and manage risks, oversee finance, procurement and security, build government partnerships, assure delivery quality, represent UNOPS, and coordinate with the UN Country Team.
Key Details
Department
Panama Country Office
Position Details
Experience level
Leadership
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Contract duration
1 year
Language Requirements
Required
Spanish, English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead Country Office workforce and culture
- Set strategy and oversee portfolio priorities
- Allocate resources and manage operational risks
- Oversee finance, procurement and human resources
- Manage security and safety requirements
- Build government and stakeholder partnerships
- Assure delivery quality and financial sustainability
- Represent UNOPS and coordinate with the UN Country Team
Role Requirements
- Senior leadership and operations-management experience
- Portfolio, financial and risk-management experience
- Government and development-partnership experience
Desired Criteria
- Latin America and Caribbean experience
- Experience using new technologies for scalable operations
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- International professional fixed-term appointment for one year
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 25 Aug 2026.