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Chief of Operations, P-5, New Delhi, India, #00004467

New Delhi

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: New Delhi
  • Grade: Senior level - P-5, 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

The Chief of Operations is accountable for UNICEF's advocacy with the government and other partners for the enhancement of the survival, protection, development and participation of children and women in State development efforts. The incumbent will represent the India Country Office Representative in all aspects of UNICEF's co-operation with the State Government. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of office management of the UNICEF state office.

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 more about UNICEF:  https://www.unicef.org/


For every Child, a Future… 

UNICEF India recognizes that the health, hygiene, nutrition, education, protection and social development of children are all connected. Targeting efforts for them at all stages of their growth – infant and mother, child and adolescent – and on a range of traditional programme fronts will see that inroads are made to ensure children not only survive, but thrive too.

How can you make a difference?

The Chief of Operations is accountable for UNICEF's advocacy with the government and other partners for the enhancement of the survival, protection, development and participation of children and women in State development efforts. The incumbent will represent the India Country Office Representative in all aspects of UNICEF's co-operation with the State Government. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of office management of the UNICEF state office.

  • 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. Collaboration with the UN family to establish common standards for office basic services to be provided which will ensure staff safety working closely with the UN to enhance staff security base on the recommendation of the UN security management on the ground.
  • 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. Effective contribution provided for implementation of UNCT agreed harmonized Business practices including those related to commons premises and common services.

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. Membership or enrolled for membership in a recognized professional accountancy body.

  • A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience at the national and international level, in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, administration supply and procurement related fields is required.

  • Work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.

  • Fluency in English (written and verbal) 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.  


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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