Deputy Representative Operations, Cotonou, Benin

Deputy Representative Operations, Cotonou, Benin Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Country: Cotonou Office: UNICEF in Cotonou, Benin Grade: Deputy Representative Operations, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Cotonou, Benin, # [Cliquez sur le bouton Postuler ci-dessous pour postuler, et sur Créer mon CV pour concevoir un CV adapté à cette offre, de façon professionnelle] Job no:

585724

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Localisation

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal School/Unit: Department/Office: Cotonou, Benin Categories: Operations This is a re-advertisement, candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply.

UNICEF

works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill 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 calling.

Autres informations

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Future How can you make a difference? The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. The function supports the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.

Compétences requises

Valuing People: Lead, manage and develop people resources to promote technical competence and foster career progression and retention of a “fit for purpose”/ agile workforce within the Operations Function. Valuing Money: Champion strategic resources to achieve organizational goals and ensure Value for Money (VfM) Valuing Risk Management: Enhance Risk Management to increase organizational performance and strengthen internal control Valuing Systems and Structures: Ensure further operational centralization and optimization for maximized efficiency gains Valuing Partners: Strengthening internal and external-facing partnerships and leveraging UNICEF's oversight and understanding of financial management across all areas of the office. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Deputy Representative Operations_P4.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Profil recherché

Formation / Diplômes

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, and related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project Management, etc.) or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/ body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.

Expérience

A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only. Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, at the national and international level, is required, specifically in implementing strategic organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources. Skills: Leadership, Supervisory, Operations experience, Risk management. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French is required. Desirables: Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Private sector, Audit and investigations, Safety and security, Enterprise Risk Management, Grant Management Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/International NGO would be an asset Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct

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