Director, Brussels Partnerships Office

Overview

Lead UNOPS strategic engagement with key partners in Brussels, driving high-impact partnerships to strengthen positioning, portfolio growth, and mission delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to PFG strategy and planning, providing insights and reporting on key partner portfolios.
• Develop and implement strategies for key partners, embedding mission-led intent.
• Engage senior officials within key partner organizations and represent UNOPS in external forums.
• Serve as UNOPS lead and primary contact point for key partners, refining partnership frameworks.
• Lead opportunity development by convening meetings with key partners.
• Create, foster, and role model a culture of trust, empowerment, and accountability.
• Plan, recruit, manage, and develop a diverse workforce.
• Oversee measures to maintain the safety and security of personnel and assets.
• Ensure the effective and ethical use of resources.
• Lead sharing of knowledge related to key partners across the organization.
• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation.

Required Experience

Relevant experience is work in strategic and managerial leadership in international development, business development, operations and/or programme management in a large international organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 10 years of relevant experience is required.

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