UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster
Communications Senior Manager – Strategic Communications
UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster, New York, New York, us, 10261
Communications Senior Manager – Strategic Communications
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. Job categories: Communications
Vacancy code: VA/2025/B5011/29527
Level: ICS-11
Duty station: New York, United States of America
Contract type: International ICA
Duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Application period: 09-Jan-2025 to 23-Jan-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peacebuilding, 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.
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the UN Digital Cooperation Multi-Partner Trust Fund (Administered by UNDP MPTFO) to implement the project activities for the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology.
The Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology (OSET) is dedicated to advancing the United Nations' digital cooperation agenda. OSET leads the implementation of the Secretary-General's vision on digital cooperation by working closely with various UN entities and multi-stakeholder groups, facilitating dialogue to accelerate global digital cooperation, seizing on the opportunities that are presented by technology – while mitigating the risks – so that progress towards achieving the Goals by 2030 can be accelerated, as well as carrying out other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General.
The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS, under its full responsibility.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
The purpose of this role is to lead OSET in developing and implementing sustainable business strategies, thinking long term and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.
We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.
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If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. Job categories: Communications
Vacancy code: VA/2025/B5011/29527
Level: ICS-11
Duty station: New York, United States of America
Contract type: International ICA
Duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Application period: 09-Jan-2025 to 23-Jan-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peacebuilding, 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.
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the UN Digital Cooperation Multi-Partner Trust Fund (Administered by UNDP MPTFO) to implement the project activities for the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology.
The Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology (OSET) is dedicated to advancing the United Nations' digital cooperation agenda. OSET leads the implementation of the Secretary-General's vision on digital cooperation by working closely with various UN entities and multi-stakeholder groups, facilitating dialogue to accelerate global digital cooperation, seizing on the opportunities that are presented by technology – while mitigating the risks – so that progress towards achieving the Goals by 2030 can be accelerated, as well as carrying out other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General.
The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS, under its full responsibility.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
The purpose of this role is to lead OSET in developing and implementing sustainable business strategies, thinking long term and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core.
We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.
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