UNICEF is recruiting a Deputy Representative for Operations, Niamey, Niger

UNICEF is recruiting a Deputy Representative for Operations, Niamey, Niger UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them realize their potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – It is a vocation.

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Job overview

As a strategic business partner and deputy representative, the incumbent will be responsible for leading operational functions to achieve results, drive change, provide risk- and solution-oriented analysis, advice and services, and contribute to program and management decisions to achieve results for children in all operational contexts. Strategic operations will achieve this by: Lead by example and accompany the Representative in the management of the office; Acting as a manager in the absence of the representative; Supervision of the Operations function to ensure effective and efficient management of all operational functions: Administration, Budget, Finance, Digital Impact, Suppl. Ensure processes are in place to identify, promote and empower staff potential through career development, extended assignment opportunities and succession planning; Act as a member of country teams and senior management, represent the perspective of organizational risks, governance systems and policies in management discussions and promote results-based management. Understand business needs for the country programme, anticipate challenges, propose viable solutions, provide creative and innovative ideas aimed at a solution-oriented approach to include resource optimization strategies, all supported by quality assurance measures; Provide key input to the DFC, MPCC, GPA and support for results-based management and implementation using value for money criteria; Stimulate innovations by leveraging technology to support results for children, effectively adopting tools and promoting the fundamentals of digital impact management. Lead external and internal audit reviews, respond to audit observations and monitor implementation of recommendations Guiding procurement and logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring value for money (VfM), including the purchase of products and services tailored to intended use, and providing advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management;

Education / Qualifications

Leverage governance, systems and tools to provide regular feedback on the risks and achievements of operational functions in the country; Lead facility management with a particular focus on inclusive accessibility, eco-sustainability and common premises; Supervise commercial transactions processed by the GSSC with a view to efficiency, performance, risk management and fraud prevention; Support the management of PSFR operations and promote the effectiveness of systems and processes, as appropriate; In a fragile and humanitarian context, ensure that UNICEF offices are able to deliver timely humanitarian assistance from UNICEF and its partners – in compliance with the commitments and standards enshrined in the Basic Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action – and its role as a CLA (where clusters are enabled). This means ensuring the mandatory use and application of emergency procedures, where appropriate. The Deputy Operations Representative will be entrusted with the following five pillars, which are the main objective of all operational functions: value people, value money, value risk management, value systems and structures, value partners. If you would like to Minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (Master and above) in one of the following areas is required: business management; financial management; accounting; public finance; and related operational function (supply chain, human resources, information technology, international trade, project management, etc.) or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Chartered Accountant) from an institute/accounting body whose members are valid in accounting. Professional experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, at the national and international levels, is required, including in the promotion and implementation of strategic organizational initiatives in one or more areas of operations management, including budgeting, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, procurement and logistics management, information and communication technologies, and human resources.

Experience

Experience in humanitarian contexts is highly desirable. Prior experience in the development sector or in the United Nations system/international NGOs would be an asset. For country offices with a significant private sector fundraising operation, prior experience working with or in the private sector and supporting private sector fundraising is desirable. Additional experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Audit and investigations Safety and security Management of grants Business Risk Management Experience working in a United Nations system agency, large private or public company, or work experience in a developing country and/or humanitarian/emergency context is an asset. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) companies is highly desirable. Experience in results-based management is a requirement. Experience in managing high-performance customer-oriented work units is an asset. Experience in policy co-creation is desirable. Prior experience working with various stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnership is highly desirable. Prior practical experience in strategic and managerial leadership is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Other information

Language requirements: Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Desirable: Relevant experience at the national level, including development, fragile environments and humanitarian contexts. For every child, you demonstrate...

Responsibilities

UNICEF’s core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Familiarize yourself with Our Charter of Values: UNICEF’s skills required for this position are... (1) Establishes and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Strive to achieve impact results (4) Innove and accept the change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Think and act strategically (7) Works in collaboration with others (8) Nourishes, directs and manages people Get familiar with UNICEF promotes and defends the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and has a mandate to support the realization of the rights of every child, including the most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of these children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnic origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic origin, as well as persons with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you need housing, please submit your request via the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is incompatible with the purposes and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference, protection and background checks. Such checks may include verification of academic credentials and work history, verification of relevant United Nations databases on malpractice, and requests for disclosure of malpractice from current and former employers, professional associations and other relevant organizations and participating organizations in inter-agency protection initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Program (MDS), as appropriate. The appointment, selection and ongoing commitment are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required controls. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to allow UNICEF to conduct these verifications. Background checks will include verification of the university degree(s) and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected disabled candidates may be asked to submit confidential disability-related documentation. Appointments to UNICEF are subject to medical authorization. The issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP posts and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Nominations are subject to the willingness of selected candidates’ to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, if UNICEF imposes it on staff. Failure to comply with these requirements, if any and without duly approved medical exemption from the competent UN authority, will result in the cancellation of selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including termination of service. Remarks: In accordance with Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of staff is the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged

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