Director of Regional Operations and Management

5 days ago


Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey UN Women Full time
About the Role

UN Women is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Regional Operations and Management to lead our operations in the Europe and Central Asia Region. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and advice on all aspects of office management and operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the formulation and implementation of regional operational plans, including budgeting, financial management, and human resources planning;
  • Oversee the provision of goods and services, ensuring compliance with UN and UN Women rules and regulations;
  • Manage the security and safety of staff, including conducting risk assessments and developing contingency plans;
  • Represent UN Women in inter-agency meetings and working groups on operations issues;
  • Collaborate with other UN agencies and partners to ensure effective coordination and knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field, and at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in office management, operations, or finance, preferably in the UN system.

They will possess excellent knowledge of operation, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems and processes, particularly in the UN system, as well as strong negotiation skills and ability to handle confidential information.

The selected candidate will be fluent in English and have knowledge of another official UN language.



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