Operations Manager at UNICEF

• As a Strategic Business Partner, you will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.

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

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR- Operations Manager, P-3, TA (364 days).pdf

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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.