Purpose of the Position
Under the
guidance of the Representative, manages and oversees all operations functions,
viz., admin, finance/accounts, human resource management, supplies management,
IT and security, as well as represents UNICEF in all inter-agency operations
working/coordination groups.
guidance of the Representative, manages and oversees all operations functions,
viz., admin, finance/accounts, human resource management, supplies management,
IT and security, as well as represents UNICEF in all inter-agency operations
working/coordination groups.
Key Expected
Results
Results
1.
Formulates and implements all the operations components of the Country
Programme Management Plan, defining operations priorities and developing
operations systems to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to
support the Country Programme. Participates in the country programme strategy,
development, planning and preview/review meetings to identify staffing and
administrative operational requirements.
Formulates and implements all the operations components of the Country
Programme Management Plan, defining operations priorities and developing
operations systems to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to
support the Country Programme. Participates in the country programme strategy,
development, planning and preview/review meetings to identify staffing and
administrative operational requirements.
2. Certifies
and confirms operational transactions through the interpretation and
determination of applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations, (e.g.,
bank accounts, disbursements within authorized limits, contractual agreements,
personnel administration, purchase of supplies and equipment). Approves
operational transactions within established limits.
and confirms operational transactions through the interpretation and
determination of applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations, (e.g.,
bank accounts, disbursements within authorized limits, contractual agreements,
personnel administration, purchase of supplies and equipment). Approves
operational transactions within established limits.
3. Advises
and recommends to the Head of Office and HQ when deviation from rules and
regulations may be required and proposes alternative solutions through the
Representative to HQ, to meet office objectives.
and recommends to the Head of Office and HQ when deviation from rules and
regulations may be required and proposes alternative solutions through the
Representative to HQ, to meet office objectives.
4. Monitors
compliance with all the operational systems and procedures. Establishes
relevant internal controls. Ensures accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of
information, and reports to the Head of Office and HQs.
compliance with all the operational systems and procedures. Establishes
relevant internal controls. Ensures accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of
information, and reports to the Head of Office and HQs.
5. Reviews
office structures and operations, and updates job descriptions prior to budget
preparation, in line with the country programme commitment. Prepares budget and
the accompanying justification and documentation. Monitors and controls support
and cross-sectoral budget allotments. 6. Provide technical guidance and support
to various statutory committees submitting appropriate documentation and
relevant reports, i.e. APC, JCP, JCC, CRC and PSB.
office structures and operations, and updates job descriptions prior to budget
preparation, in line with the country programme commitment. Prepares budget and
the accompanying justification and documentation. Monitors and controls support
and cross-sectoral budget allotments. 6. Provide technical guidance and support
to various statutory committees submitting appropriate documentation and
relevant reports, i.e. APC, JCP, JCC, CRC and PSB.
7. Manage
recruitment of IPS and NOs
recruitment of IPS and NOs
8. Identify
and propose appropriate inputs to UN common services and common premises,
including office rental, security and telecommunication services. Oversee the
management of office equipment and supplies. Also advise staff on appropriate
housing accommodation.
and propose appropriate inputs to UN common services and common premises,
including office rental, security and telecommunication services. Oversee the
management of office equipment and supplies. Also advise staff on appropriate
housing accommodation.
9. Support
the development of a training plan based on a needs analysis, arrange and
implement training activities, monitor implementation within approved
allocation and conduct evaluation of training impact. Provide technical
guidance to the LSDC.
the development of a training plan based on a needs analysis, arrange and
implement training activities, monitor implementation within approved
allocation and conduct evaluation of training impact. Provide technical
guidance to the LSDC.
Qualifications
of Successful Candidate
of Successful Candidate
- Advanced university degree in Accounting,
Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly
related technical field(s). - Valid professional certification (CA; CPA;
etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction
with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an
advanced university degree. - Minimum of five (5) years of relevant
experience at the national and international levels in office management,
finance, budget, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or administration,
some of which should be at the international level. - Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of an additional UN Language
(Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset. - Knowledge of the local working language of the
duty station is an asset. - Work experience in emergency duty station is
an asset.
Competencies
of Successful Candidate
of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences,
including during formal public speaking.·
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment. - AnSets high standards for quality and
consistently achieves project goals. alyzes and integrates potentially
conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources. - Demonstrates and shares detailed technical
knowledge and expertise. - Ensures that team or department follows
relevant company policies and procedures. - Translates strategic direction into plans and
objectives. - Has good leadership and supervisory skills;
co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are
clear. Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project
plans for the organization.
UNICEF is
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds,
including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our
organisation.
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds,
including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our
organisation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing Date: Monday, 08 July 2013
