Provide strategic guidance on operational planning and implementation of management support activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, rules, and standards.
Lead the development of integrated service delivery models, promoting synergies across human resources, finance, supply, and administration.
Advise on policy and procedural improvements based on management support challenges and lessons learned.
Human Resources
Lead the implementation of human resources strategies, workforce planning, and recruitment processes.
Monitor staffing trends, contract management, and compliance with HR policies and procedures.
Provide guidance on staff entitlements, benefits, and personnel administration matters.
Financial Management
Oversee budget implementation and financial reporting in line with donor and organizational requirements.
Lead the preparation of budgets, including expenditure forecasts.
Conduct financial analysis, ensuring appropriate use of resources and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Supply Chain and Procurement
Lead procurement planning and execution in accordance with UNHCR's procurement policies and ethical standards.
Monitor supply chain performance, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Oversee asset management, inventory control, and logistical operations.
General Administration
Manage administrative functions such as facilities management, travel, fleet, and office support.
Ensure proper management of service contracts and administrative suppliers.
Support implementation of IT and digital solutions for operations when relevant.
Coordination, Capacity Building, and Client Support
Foster close collaboration with programme teams and external partners to ensure efficient management support.
Lead training and capacity-building initiatives for national staff across functional areas.
Act as a focal point for resolving cross-functional operational issues and providing technical advice to field offices or sub-units.
Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P5 - 12 years relevant experience with
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Please note that this vacancy is only open to eligible staff members who have been individually notified of their eligibility to apply for positions advertised in the Accelerated Posting Compendium.
Deadline for Applications
June 12, 2026
Hardship Level
A (least hardship)
Family Type
Family
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade
PR5
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Professional
Reason
Regular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date
2026-05-26
Standard Job Description
Senior Management Support Coordinator
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Management Support Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the effective and strategic delivery of management support services across human resources, finance, supply chain, and administration. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the integration of operational practices with corporate policies and objectives, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and providing high-level coordination across departments. This role requires advanced technical expertise and the ability to influence key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of programmatic results at a regional or global level.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Unhcr · Dakar (rb), Senegal