Transactional Portfolio Specialist

Job categoriesProject Management
Vacancy codeVA/2020/B5302/20534
LevelICS-10
Department/officeAFR, SNMC, Senegal MCO
Duty stationDakar, Senegal
Contract typeInternational ICA
Contract levelIICA-2
DurationOpen-ended
Application period14-Oct-2020 to 01-Nov-2020


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.


Background Information - Job-specific


The Portfolio Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of procurement, HR and fund management projects within the portfolio of UNOPS Senegal Multi Country Office (SNMC). These projects focus on providing key goods and services to various UNOPS SNMC partners across West and North Africa .
The Portfolio Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of transactional project(s) and provides services to the different donors, partners and beneficiaries. He/she is expected to help develop the portfolio, as well as meet or exceed the organization's performance and delivery goals. S/he will be responsible to offer adequate support to the Project Managers, and provide overall guidance to ensure the success of relevant projects.
The Portfolio Specialist will report to the Head of Programme.



Functional Responsibilities

The purpose of the Senegal Multi Country Office is to provide efficient and effe...
Education


• Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Project Management and/or Business Administration and/or International Relations and/or Political/Security/Development Studies and/or other relevant discipline is required.
• First level University Degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Project Management and/or Business Administration and/or International Relations and/or Political/Security/Development Studies and/or other relevant discipline in combination with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience


• At least 5 years of progressive experience in project development and management, with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is required
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in purchasing management is required
• A minimum of 2 years experience in managing teams and units, preferably in the area of project and/or procurement management is required.
• Work experience in the logistics field would be a considerable advantage
• Relevant experience within the United Nations system would be an asset
Languages

Fluency in French and English is required
Certifications

PRINCE2 Foundation is an advantage
Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contract Agreement (ICA) Contract level: International...
Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time. Applications ...
Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp...
Background Information - Senegal
Senegal

Located in Dakar, the UNOPS office in Senegal has developed a strong working relation with the Governments of West Africa and international partners over the years. It provides technical support in strategic development areas including elections; procurement and related capacity building; environmental protection, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation and development.
A Partnerships Unit (PU) has been established to support the development of new engagement opportunities in the sub-region and increase CIOH’s project and programme portfolio. The Partnership Unit coordinates, supports and monitors the development of the portfolio. The Unit report directly to the Hub Director serving, as an interface between the project centers and the operational hub. The Partnership Advisor will work within the Partnership Unit.