JOB DESCRIPTION

General Information

Position Title

Portfolio Senior Manager

Job Category

Portfolio

Duty Station(s)

Cap Haitien

Seniority Level

Senior Level

ICS Level

ICS 11

Contract Type

ICA – IICA – Regular

Contract Level

IICA 3

Posting Start Date

26-Nov-2025

Posting End Date

10-Dec-2025

Duration

Ongoing

Job Highlight

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape UNOPS Haiti’s growing collaboration with the World Bank, IDB, and other IFI partners. The position combines high-level engagement with hands-on delivery oversight, contributing directly to infrastructure rehabilitation, resilience, and social development in one of the Caribbean’s most challenging contexts.

About the Region

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

About the Project Office

Since 2004, UNOPS has partnered with the Government of Haiti, UN agencies, and international organizations to deliver high-quality project management, procurement, logistics, and technical services. With a strong focus on infrastructure and service delivery, UNOPS provides engineering expertise and governance support to implement projects that improve the lives of Haitians. The Haiti Country Office has played a key role in advancing critical infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, renewable energy systems, and housing. It has also supported the health sector by procuring essential medical equipment, ambulances, and other supplies. In recent years, UNOPS has delivered large volumes of IT equipment, vehicles, and goods to support institutional capacity. These efforts are aimed at strengthening public services and contributing to Haiti’s sustainable development.

Job Specific Context

The Senior Portfolio Manager (IFI Portfolio) will play a pivotal role in ensuring strategic alignment, delivery quality, and partnership coordination across UNOPS Haiti’s portfolio of IFI-funded projects. The incumbent will combine technical oversight, infrastructure expertise, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective delivery and continued growth of the national portfolio. The position reports directly to the Country Director and works in close coordination with project managers, the PMO, and the Regional Partnerships team.

Role Purpose

The Senior Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic management, oversight, and expansion of the IFI-funded portfolio within the Haiti Country Office. The incumbent will ensure effective implementation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, while supporting the design of new initiatives aligned with national priorities and UNOPS’ strategic objectives.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Portfolio Oversight and Delivery

• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance across IFI-funded projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as Project Executive on assigned project boards, ensuring alignment with partner expectations and UNOPS standards.
• Support project teams in applying project management best practices, including risk, cost, and quality control.
• Facilitate portfolio reviews, ensure timely reporting, and resolve delivery bottlenecks.
• Ensure gender, sustainability, and social inclusion objectives are integrated into portfolio planning and implementation.

2. Strategic Partnership and Business Development (IFI Focus)

• Serve as primary focal point for the World Bank, IDB, and other IFIs operating in Haiti.
• Coordinate regular partnership reviews, ensuring effective communication, compliance with IFI frameworks, and proactive issue management.
• Support the Country Director in identifying, developing, and negotiating new business opportunities with IFIs and key donors.
• Collaborate with government counterparts and donors to align projects with national strategies and build strong institutional relationships.
• Represent UNOPS in coordination and technical meetings with IFIs and the Haitian government as required.

3. Programme Development and Planning

• Contribute to strategic and annual planning processes for the Haiti portfolio, ensuring coherence with the Regional business plan and UNOPS strategic plan.
• Prepare project and portfolio briefs, concept notes, and risk assessments to inform senior management and partners.
• Oversee preparation of project documents and ensure alignment with quality standards, safeguards, and infrastructure requirements.
• Support the design of new initiatives, leveraging UNOPS’ technical expertise and infrastructure management capabilities.

4. Resource and Team Management

• Supervise and mentor project managers and technical staff under the IFI portfolio, ensuring effective team performance and professional growth.
• Plan human and financial resources to ensure optimal use and delivery efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, gender balance, and knowledge sharing across the portfolio.
• Ensure financial oversight and accountability for portfolio budgets, expenditure tracking, and compliance with cost recovery policies.

5. Knowledge Management and Innovation

• Capture and disseminate lessons learned and best practices across the Haiti portfolio.
• Promote the use of innovative tools, data analytics, and digital systems to enhance portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to regional and corporate knowledge-sharing networks, fostering continuous improvement and adaptive learning.

Skills

Bilingual Communications, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Partner Management, Performance Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted

Desired

• Professional certification in Project Management (PRINCE2®, PMP®, MSP®)

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in programme or portfolio management, preferably in infrastructure or development contexts
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and budgets
• Proven experience working with International Financial Institutions (World Bank, IDB, or similar) including familiarity with their procurement, safeguard, and reporting frameworks

Desired

• Experience in UN system or other international organizations.
• Experience in Haiti or the Caribbean region.
• Experience in fragile or post-conflict environments

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredFrenchFluentRequiredHaitian CreoleBasicDesirable

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.