UNICEF Deputy Representative Operations Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
UNICEF Zambia looking for “Deputy Representative Operations”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 30th June 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Deputy Representative Operations Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 17th June 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Representative Operations to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Deputy Representative Operations |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | 30th June 2023 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023
How Can You Make a Difference: Against this backdrop and reporting to the Representative, the Deputy Representative (Operations) will play 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 programmatic goals to deliver results for children. Working very closely with the Deputy Representative (Programmes), the incumbent supports the Head of the Office in managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.
Strategic Operations will accomplish this by:
- Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office in managing the office
- Acting as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head of Office
- Managing services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, technology for development, human resources, and safety and security and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision;
- Acting as a member of the Country and Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risk, governance systems, and policies perspective in management discussions, and promoting results-based management.
- Understanding business needs for the Country Programme, anticipating challenges, propose viable/creative solutions aimed at value for money, while weighing this against programmatic needs and urgency.
- Providing key contributions to CPD, CPMP, AMP, and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria.
- Leveraging technology for results, development, and programme accountabilities, making effective adoption of tools, and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security, and controls;
- Supporting the country office during external and internal audit reviews and responding to audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
Position in Organization:
- Deputy Representative Operations
- Job no: 563008
- Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Duty Station: Lusaka
- Level: P-4
- Location: Zambia
- Deadline: 30th June 2023
Qualification & Experience:
- An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in one of the following areas is required: 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
- 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.
- Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.
- Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
- Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
- Experience in Results Based Management is a requirement.
- Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
- Previous hands-on experience in strategic operations and close collaboration with programmes, is a strong asset.
How to Apply UNICEF Deputy Representative Operations Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/563008
The Closing Date: 30th June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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