Deputy Director, Partnerships & Futures — Innovation & Foresight

United Nations Office for Project Services; København; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS is seeking a Deputy Director, Partnerships and Futures, to lead the Knowledge, Innovation and Foresight (KIF) function and strengthen organizational readiness for future partnerships and development impact. The role partners with the Director to advance strategic priorities, guide thematic missions, and ensure coherence across UNOPS activities.

Based in Copenhagen, the role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record in knowledge management and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in international or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year strategies and overseeing complex portfolios.
• Experience in knowledge management, innovation and strategic foresight.
• Strong experience in strategic partnership development with governments, donors and private-sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Partnerships and Futures Group and lead the KIF function.
• Oversee eight thematic missions, knowledge management, organizational learning, innovation and foresight.
• Translate mission priorities into partnership opportunities and operational solutions.
• Represent UNOPS in senior-level engagements and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Business Relationship Management

Growth Strategies

Innovation Development

Knowledge Management

Organizational Learning

Strategic Partnerships

Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, public policy, economics, political science, or related

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

UNOPS is seeking a Deputy Director, Partnerships and Futures, to lead the Knowledge, Innovation and Foresight (KIF) function and strengthen organizational readiness for future partnerships and development impact. The role partners with the Director to advance strategic priorities, guide thematic missions, and ensure coherence across UNOPS activities.

Based in Copenhagen, the role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record in knowledge management and partnerships with