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Chief of Operations, P-4, Papua New Guinea, #00008666

Port-au-Prince

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Port-au-Prince
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Human Resources
    • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Supply Chain
    • Operations and Business Management
    • Finance and Administration
  • Closing Date: Closed

As the head of operations of a small/medium-sized office or sub office, 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.

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For every child, a commitment…  

Despite rapid economic development in recent years many issues such as poverty, crime, migration, and exposure to natural disasters are increasingly putting children at risk of violence, abuse and exploitation. The advent of new technologies, particularly mobile phones and internet access, are also bringing new opportunities and risks.  The child protection system in Papua New Guinea suffers from a number of barriers: capacities and resources to support families and children at risk are limited, with low funding and a lack of human resources in place to provide services to those in need. 


How can you make a difference


The incumbent is accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes. Manages 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 a Champion for every Child, you will have ...

  • An advanced university degree (Master's) in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management is required.  
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at the national and international level, in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply/procurement and/or administration is required.
  • Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.  Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and 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
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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.

This vacancy is now closed.
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