Chief of Operations and Resource Management

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) seeks a senior leader to oversee operations and resource management for a three‑month assignment. Based in Santo Domingo, the Chief will coordinate logistics, financial and human resources to support UNSOH, BINUH and partner agencies in Haiti.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic guidance and oversight of financial, human and physical resources across the entity.
• Establish the support office as a service hub for UNSOH operations in Haiti and ensure safe passage of UN personnel and assets across borders.
• Develop and implement a unified strategy for cross‑cutting mission support functions, including forecasting, performance monitoring and coordination of operational activities.
• Lead and supervise the Human Resources Section, Finance and Budget Management Section, Field Technology Section, Mission Support Centre and Contingent Owned Equipment management.
• Coordinate logistics and operational services for UNSOH and BINUH, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation.
• Manage resource allocation and utilization, monitor budgets, enforce financial controls and review allocations against strategic goals.
• Implement an internal control framework and delegate appropriate authorities to section chiefs.
• Maintain effective relationships with Dominican Republic government authorities, the diplomatic community, the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing financial, human and physical resources in an international or UN environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and sections.
• Experience developing and monitoring management scorecards and performance targets.
• Strong knowledge of UN administrative, procurement and budgetary processes.
• Ability to engage with government authorities, diplomatic missions and UN stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing logistics, operational continuity and cross‑border coordination.

Required skills