Chief of Operations (P-3), #103564, Tunis - Tunisia, MENA

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.

In line with the recent Global Broadcast Message regarding the phased approach to mobility we are launching this first phase of the exercise, whereby we invite staff members on abolished posts, returning from service & in the 2017 rotation exercise to express their interest for these published posts. This exercise supports strategic talent management, promotes geographical mobility and provides placement priority to staff on abolished posts as well as those staff members returning from secondments and loans in addition to staff on rotation.

You are invited to review the VA below and kindly express your interest should you wish to be considered and deem yourself as meeting the required qualifications indicated below. We look forward to reviewing your candidature.

For every child, a geographically mobile & diverse workforce

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.

How can you make a difference?

1.  Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.

2. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.

3.  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.

4.  Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.

5.  Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity

6.  Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plans timely prepared, as well as all other operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.

7.  Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

8.  Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.

9. 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…

1. Education

Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management and membership - or enrolled for membership - of recognized professional accountancy body

2. Work Experience

Five years (P3) of relevant professional office management work experience.

National and/or International work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields,

Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset .

3. Language Proficiency 

Fluency in French and English

Knowledge of the Languange of the country is an asset 

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Remarks:

A majority of our positions are classified as “rotational,” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

Staff members notified of inclusion in the 2017 Rotation exercise are encouraged to express interest for posts in duty stations other than their current one, in order to promote geographical mobility.

This is a temporary generic description of the post and some specific activities/qualifications may slightly differ upon classification confirmation.