UNOPS

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The incumbent of the position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

The requirement of this role is to work with the various partners engaging in complex business and process  transformation that involves translating business needs into scalable solutions, and ensuring process optimization and data-driven decision-making across end-to-end supply chain processes. This role sits at the intersection of process, data, and technology—driving measurable improvements through business process reengineering, solution design, and data management.

Required

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in one of the following areas: Engineering, Sciences, Data/Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Arts, Management International/Political studies, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience is required OR
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in one of the following areas: Engineering, Sciences, Data/Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Arts, Management International/Political studies, or related field with 7 years of relevant experience 

Desired Certifications 

• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent is highly desirable
• Supply Chain SCOR-P certification is highly desirable
• ITIL certification is highly desirable

Required

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in: Supply chain management or ERP implementations in any one of the humanitarian, non-for-profit, public health, development, government, International organization, or private sector settings.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management, or information systems management, or change management and/or business analysis is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing one or more of different components of either deployment or an implementation of a large-scale ERP project(s).
• Experience with ERP, APS tools (e.g., SAP, IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder), and visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).

Desired

• Extensive experience in implementing ERP supply chain management, logistics systems, inventory management solutions, and business process transformation is desirable.
• Operational experience managing large scale projects in multifaceted environments is Highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Oracle, SAP and its modules, particularly supply chain related, is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics, with heavy emphasis on data management is highly desirable.
• Experience in the development of solutions for the automation of repetitive tasks that are coordinated across distinct groups to improve productivity, service quality and control is desirable.
• Experience with reporting technologies and performance monitoring is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.
• Strong analytical and digital skills are desirable

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.