Coordinate batch recruitment for Chief of Operations (Consultancy) - UNICEF - WCARO

WCARO has recently issued a batch vacancy for the recruitment of Chief of Operations at P4&P5 level, to fill upcoming vacancies in the region and populate respective Chief of Operations talent groups. In order to ensure a robust, fair and transparent process, a Consultant is going to be hired to manage the technical screening, shortlisting and assessment process.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

Under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Operations, and close coordination with Regional Chief of Human Resources, the Consultant will manage the technical screening, shortlisting and assessment process

•  Contribute to the review, analysis and finalization of the short list.
• Contribute to the development, administration and grading of technical written tests.
• Contribute to the assessment of candidates using multiple selection tools
• Contribute to Operation Staff career development by providing post assessment feedback

 approach:

The consultant will work closely with the Regional Chief of Operations and the Regional Chief of Human Resources to coordinate the process in a fair and transparent manner. Impartiality and confidentiality are required. The consultant should immediately disclose any conflict of interest.

Assignment Tasks / Expected Deliverables

• Generate a shortlist of candidates, following a technical review of experiences (5 working days)
• Written tests reports, following the grading (5 working days)
• Final interview report, following assessment (5 working days)
• Final Report of the process including lessons (5 working days)
• Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates at the end of the process (5 working days)

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

• An Advanced University Degree in business management, accounting, economics, financial management or other related social sciences is required.

Years of relevant experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in a managerial position relevant to this assignment;
• Highly proficient in English and French skills with the ability to write in a clear and practical manner.
• Experience in UNICEF/UN is an asset, not a requirement

Competencies of Successful Candidate

 To view our competency framework, please click here. 

How to Apply-If you are qualified and interested in this assignment and meet the requirements, please send the following:

• Short technical proposal highlighting the specific competencies of the consultant relevant to this assignment
• Financial proposal with:

• Daily fee
• Daily Perdiem in Dakar

UNICEF as needed will pay for airline tickets.

• Your CV or UN Personal History Form (available at www.unicef.org/employ)

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.