The Ukraine & East Europe Multi-Country Office (UEMCO) operates in a complex political, institutional, and diplomatic environment. To strengthen UNOPS’ strategic positioning, support senior-level outreach, and ensure coherent engagement with national authorities and key partners, UEMCO is establishing a Liaison Specialist within the Office of the Director.
The Liaison Specialist supports UEMCO’s Director in managing high-level institutional engagement across Government, Parliament, diplomatic missions, international organizations, financial institutions, and the UN system. The position enhances UNOPS’ visibility, ensures smooth senior-level communication, and supports informed decision-making through contextual insights.
Maintain structured and constructive relationships with senior Government counterparts and institutions.
Serve as a key interlocutor for institutional communication and follow-up on policy, programme, and operational matters.
Support organization and preparation of senior-level meetings, missions, and engagements with Government ministries and agencies.
Ensure all liaison activities reflect UNOPS protocols and maintain the organisation’s reputation and neutrality.
Provide contextual insights on institutional developments, public information, and political dynamics relevant to UNOPS operations.
Advise the Director and senior management on optimal approaches for engagement with national stakeholders.
Identify emerging risks and opportunities affecting UNOPS’ portfolio and partnerships.
Maintain a structured mapping of key stakeholders: Government, Parliament, diplomatic missions, UNCT, IFIs, and other partners.
Support coordination with UN Country Team mechanisms, Results Groups, working groups, and joint initiatives.
Coordinate closely with the Partnerships Unit on donor engagement and alignment of messaging and outreach.
Support planning, organization, and coordination of high-level visits, including from UNOPS senior leadership, UN delegations, donors, and senior UN representatives.
Prepare briefing notes, talking points, agendas, background dossiers, and follow-up matrices.
Ensure protocol, logistical arrangements, and meeting preparations are coherent and professionally delivered.
Prepare structured summaries, notes for the record, and follow-up action points from senior meetings.
Maintain liaison documentation, correspondence, and records in UEMCO’s knowledge-management platforms.
Ensure systematic follow-up with national counterparts and partners.
The Liaison Specialist will work in close alignment with:
Communications TeamEnsure coherent messaging for external engagements.
Support narrative development for senior briefs and stakeholder interactions.
Coordinate outreach to donors, IFIs, and UN partners.
Ensure consistent messaging and alignment in meetings with external partners.
Coordinate agenda management, meeting preparation, protocol, and follow-up for the Director’s engagements.
Ensure institutional messages reflect programme priorities and operational realities.
