Programme Management - Senior Officer (National Coordinator, Small Grants Programme)
- Location
- Dominica
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
- Category
- Operations & Management
- Openings
- 1
About the role
UNOPS is recruiting a Programme Management Senior Officer to serve as National Coordinator of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) country programme in Roseau, Dominica. This senior national position leads a respected global programme that channels funding to community-driven environmental initiatives. Under the supervision of the SGP Regional Focal Point, you will manage the full country programme cycle: supervising the SGP country team, preparing and implementing the annual work plan and budget, developing the project portfolio, and ensuring sound grant management in line with SGP standard operating procedures and UNOPS rules. You will organise stakeholder workshops, work with civil society and community-based organisations to shape project concepts, oversee monitoring and evaluation, and serve as secretary to the National Steering Committee. The role also carries a strong external dimension: building partnerships with government, donors and development partners, mobilising co-financing, and documenting lessons learned and best practices. Female candidates and candidates without prior UN or UNOPS experience are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a leadership opportunity for an environment and development professional ready to drive grassroots impact across Dominica.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent), preferably in environment or natural resource management, environmental economics, development or business administration (a bachelor's degree with 4 years' relevant experience may be considered) - Progressively responsible experience in environment and development work, including programme management, preferably with specialised experience in GEF-SGP thematic areas at national level - Excellent teamwork, people management, analytical, writing and communication skills; strong negotiation and problem-solving ability - Fluency in English; proficiency in standard computer software
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