Deadline: 26 February 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Operations in Luanda, Angola.
The Chief of Operations will be responsible for operational functions of a medium-sized country/area office (i.e. Finance, Accounts, Personnel, Administration, Supply, ICT), in support of the country office programme.
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Chief of Operations performs the following functions-
- Approves and authorizes all operational transactions through the interpretation and determination of applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations, (e.g. Bank accounts, disbursements within authorized limits, contractual agreements, personnel administration, purchase of supplies and equipment).
- Advises and recommends to the Head of Office and HQ when deviation from rules and regulations may be required and propose alternative solutions through the Representative to HQ to meet office objectives.
- Monitors compliance with all operational systems and procedures.
- Establishes relevant internal controls. Ensures accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of information and reports to the Head of Office and HQs.
- Contributes to the development of global policies, directions, new approaches and methodologies in the operations area through participation in strategic meeting, and consultation at Regional Office and HQ levels.
- Participates in the country programme strategy, development, planning and preview/review meetings to identify staffing and administrative operational requirements.
- Reviews office structures and operations, and updates job descriptions prior to budget preparation in line with country programme commitment.
- Prepares budgets and the accompanying justifications and documentation. Monitors and controls budget allotments.
- Arranges with government authorities operational facilities of the basic cooperation agreement, (e.g. customs, visas, protocol, receipt of contributions, security, accommodations, privileges and immunities).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or a directly-related technical field(s) is required.
- A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level (Bachelor’s) university degree in a directly-related technical field (as identified above), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels in office management, finance, budget, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and/or administration is required.
- Prior experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.
- Previous work experience in an emergency duty is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
- Knowledge of Portuguese is considered highly desirable.
- Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is considered an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
