Operations Manager

Website UNICEF

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Operational Management and Service Delivery

 

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

Strategic Planning and Results-Based Management

Budget and Financial Management

Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management

Risk Management, Compliance and Audit

Facilities, ICT and Security Management

Senior-Level Representation and Operational Advisory

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

 

Minimum requirements:

 

Education: An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function is required or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources. Experience in Common Services, Business Operations Strategy and Common Premises management within the Operations Management Team (OMT)

Skills: Knowledge of Results Based Management is a requirement, HACT and Microsoft Office applications is required. The role requires strong strategic Operational management, Strategic Planning, Supply & Logistics Management, Financial Management, and Risk Management

Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

 

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language

Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.

Experience in audit and investigations, safety and security, grant Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity and Supply Chain Management.

Experience in UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.

Prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable

Experience in working with corporate ERPs and IPSAS.

Experience in supporting client-oriented work units is an asset

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

 

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

 

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

 

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.

 

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