Head of Secretariat - RIISE

Head of Secretariat - RIISE at UNOPS in Bridgetown, Barbados

Department: Programme

• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND POSITIONING
• Design and advance relevant strategies, frameworks and operational guidelines for the successful achievement of RIISE’s objectives, outcomes and overall mandate
• Achieve strategic positioning of RIISE through meaningful engagement with relevant regional stakeholders, including the Regional Steering Committee, the Technical Advisory Panel and participating Caribbean countries, among others
• Champion RIISE external visibility and communications initiatives, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of RIISE activities and proactively support its objectives
• Meaningfully engage and outreach to countries to ensure continuous alignment with country needs and promote RIISE to relevant stakeholders and decisions makers
• OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) preferably in Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration or other relevant fields is OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the above-mentioned fields or other
• At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in programme/project management in senior position within international or regional institutions is required
• English is required

• Contract duration: Ongoing, subject to good performance and budget availability