UNOPS Jobs in South Sudan

UNOPS Business Development Officer Vacancies in South Sudan

Background Information - Job-specific

The Business Development Unit (BDU) is established to serve a fundraising, stakeholder management, donor and client liaising, business document preparation, business acquisition, public relations and outreach function for SSOC.
The office supports the Director and Representative in formulating and implementing business development and communications strategies to promote UNOPS services to key external parties within South Sudan.

Functional Responsibilities

Scan opportunities for business development;
Support SSOC with business strategy formulation;
Establish and maintain relations with clients and donors;

Work closely with technical personnel to determine new project modalities and optimal project implementation solutions;

Education

Advanced University degree (master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management or other relevant discipline is required;

First level University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, project development, project management and/or project implementation, preferably in an international business environment is required;

Experience in a leadership position in business development and stakeholder management/communication is highly desirable;
UNOPS/UN/ NGO/International organization previous experience will be an asset;

Previous experience in the Eastern

Africa region, a fragile states or post/crisis environment is desirable

Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;

Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;

Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;

Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;

Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;

Uses time efficiently.

Accountability:

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitment;

Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;

Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;

Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;

Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;

Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience;

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Skills

Required Skills:

Business Development

Project design

Project Development

Project Implementation

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; UNOPS Business Development Officer Vacancies in South Sudan

Closing date: 04 Jun 2017