Operations Officer

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement people resources strategies to promote technical competence and foster career progression and retention of a “fit for purpose”/ agile workforce.
• Champion strategic resources to achieve organizational goals and ensure Value for Money (VfM).
• Enhance Risk Management to increase organizational performance and strengthen internal control.
• Ensure further operational centralization and optimization for maximized efficiency gains.
• Strengthening internal and external-facing partnerships and leveraging UNICEF’s oversight and understanding of financial management across all areas of the office.

Requirements

• A University Degree (Bachelor’s) in one of the following areas is required: Business management, Financial management, Accounting, Public Finance, Related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.).
• A professional license from internationally recognized institutions is an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically 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.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Financial Assurance.
• Microsoft Office.
• Provide Technical Support.
• Managing complexity and change.
• Proficient/Fluent level of English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
• Knowledge of corporate ERPs, IPSAS, experience in a large private or public company, private sector fundraising, experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

• Operations Management
• Budget Management
• Finance Management
• Financial Reporting
• Facilities Management
• Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Information and Communications Technology
• Human Resources Management
• Financial assurance
• Technical Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Corporate ERP Systems
• IPSAS
• Project Management
• Risk Analysis
• Client-oriented Approach
• Change Management

Languages

English