
Director, Country Office
Category | Grade:Director | D-1Deadline:26 Aug 2026Job ID:3932Posted on:30 Jul 2026
Overview
UNOPS Country Office Director and Representative leading the Myanmar portfolio, workforce, finances, operational risk and service quality, developing partnerships and new engagements, representing UNOPS in the UN Country Team and ensuring sustainable delivery across humanitarian and development programmes.
Department: Myanmar Country Office
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Burmese
Minimum Experience
10 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Set Country Office strategy, priorities, annual objectives and performance targets
- Lead and develop a diverse workforce and an accountable organisational culture
- Oversee portfolio delivery, operational risk, resources and financial sustainability
- Build partnerships and identify new project-service and engagement opportunities
- Assure timely, cost-effective delivery and compliance with quality standards
- Represent UNOPS in the UN Country Team and external coordination bodies
- Champion security, risk management, innovation and organisational learning
Requirements
- Master's degree in any discipline with at least ten years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with at least twelve years
- Strategic and managerial leadership experience in public affairs, management, business-development planning, operations or a related area
- Fluency in English
Skills
Country office leadershipPortfolio managementOperational risk managementBusiness developmentStrategic partnershipsFinancial stewardshipPeople leadershipUN inter-agency coordinationQuality assurance
Additional info
Not available