United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Children's Fund
Closing date: 18 Jun 2010
Location: Indonesia - Banda Aceh
Purpose of the Position
As the head of operations of a small/medium-sized office or sub office, you will be accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes. You will 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.
Key Expected Results
1. Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Field Office.
2. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the Field office level.
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.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or financial management and membership - or enrolled for membership - of recognized professional accountancy body
Five years 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.
Specialized knowledge in office administration and management.
UNICEF operation’s goals, and organization development and change management strategies
UNICEF operation’s policies, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
UNICEF Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
Fluency in English and another UN language . Local working language of the duty station an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-001050. Applications must be received by 18 June 2010.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reference Code: RW_85RRNV-40
Source: Reliefweb
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