Chief of Staff - SEforALL at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Staff - SEforALL

Vacancy Code: VA/2025/B5007/30831
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The main objective of the Executive Office is to provide support to the CEO/SRSG, the leadership team and the Administrative Board to ensure efficient and effective leadership, implementation of organization's strategic direction and collaboration across the organization and teams.  

Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the CEO and SRSG, the Chief of Staff - SEforALL will be responsible to: 
Leadership and Management:

• Work closely with the CEO/SRSG to implement the organization’s strategic direction and Business Plan. 
• Provide oversight and guidance across external programmes with regular check-ins and ensure they are delivering in line with donor agreements.  
• Design and implement critical and imperative changes and strategic initiatives across the organisation to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.  
• Manage the operations of the Executive Office in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) 
• Manage the transition into UNOPS implementations and processes for SEforALL becoming an international organisation. 
• Act as a leader and role model for the rest of the organisation.  

External Relations:

• Along with the CEO/SRSG and other EMC members, serve as leadership representation of SEforALL to global stakeholders, building and strengthening key partnerships across existing, new and innovative sectors to achieve SDG7 and just and equitable energy transitions. 
• Represent SEforALL in public fora and through public speaking engagements in high-level events, seminars, workshops, etc. 
• Communicate in a dynamic, inspiring and effective manner the challenges of achieving SDG7 and a just and equitable energy transition, and the mission of SEforALL and the contribution of our work towards those goals. 

Governance and Administration:

• Provide support to the Administrative Board, Funders Council and Leadership Council as needed to advance strategic and informed decision-making.  
• Explore substantive engagement opportunities for SEforALL to engage and lead international discourse on key emerging topics.  
• Engage actively in Executive Management Committee and Programme Leads Committee meetings. 
• Provide quality control and contribute intellectual leadership in the management of partnerships, country engagements, special projects/programs. 

Education / Experience / Language Requirements
Education:

• Advanced Degree (Master's Degree or Equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy, Energy, Engineering, Finance, Business or Public Administration, Management or related field is required. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in energy or climate change with progressive responsibilities, including a proven track record of supporting and advising a CEO or other senior-level executive. 
• Experience in demanding, pressurized, international environments is required.  
• Experience working with UN agencies is desirable.  

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. 
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. 

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online