Operations Manager, P-3, Djibouti, Djibouti #00018126

As the head of operations, the incumbent will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes. Manage the office’s operations (Finance,HR,ICT,Supply ) related functions in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.  Click here to learn about UNICEF http://bit.ly/2hfkbKE


For every child, a fair chance ...

Established in Djibouti since July 1981, UNICEF has never ceased to join hands with the government, the Djiboutian nation and its partners to create an environment where children are guaranteed a good start in life and access to quality basic education including free and compulsory primary education for all, a system offering all children, teenagers included, the opportunity to develop in a safe and supportive environment. Children's cultural, intellectual, affective, social, spiritual, psychological and physical development remains the main (core ) concern for the national and international actors of development who work for the improvement of the well-being of the Djiboutian child. https://www.unicef.org/where-we-work

How can you make a difference?

As the head of operations, the incumbent will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes. Manage the office's operations (Finance,HR,ICT,Supply )  related functions in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

• Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
  
  
• Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
  
  
• Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.
  
  
• Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.
  
  
• Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.
  
  
• Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plans timely prepared, as well as all other operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.
  
  
• Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.
  
  
• Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.
  
  
• Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management and membership - or enrolled for membership - of recognized professional accountancy body.
  
  
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields is required.
  
  
• Prior work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.
  
  
• Fluency in English and French (verbal and written) is required.  Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.    

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here.  

This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty, UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.