Deadline: 18 January 2016
UN Women is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Manager in Maputo, Mozambique. The duration for the post is of 1 year.
The Operations Manager leads and guides the CO Operations Team and fosters collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies and a client-oriented approach.
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Operations Manager will perform the following functions-
- Serve as a member of the senior management team. Provide advice and support to the UN Women Representative on operational issues.
- Develop an annual work plan for the Operations Team.
- Review the quality and timeliness of services provided by reference to corporate standards and by reference to standards/indicators established within the Office or Operations Unit and make adjustment as required.
- Plan and monitor staff leave and absences such that there is minimal disruption to Operations services.
- Carry out objective performance monitoring of the work of the Team.
- Ensure compliance of operations with UN/UN Women rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of management targets and monitoring of achievement of results.
- Lead and manage Office business processes mapping and establishment and implementation of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement, Logistical and ICT services.
- Monitor and analyze the operating environment, making timely readjustments of the operations, advice on legal considerations and risk assessment.
- Share and build knowledge on management and operations in the Office; organize trainings for operations staff trainings, synthesizes lessons learnt/best practices, provide sound contributions to relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice.
- Participate in Operations Management Team for effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and impact of UN operational activities.
- Work closely with Regional Office and HQ on follow-ups to audit recommendations and observations.
- Manage budgetary planning, monitoring and financial administration.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in managing staff and operational systems.
- Experience with managing staff and operational systems.
- Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft.
- Experience of accrual accounting, IPSAS or IFRS is highly desirable.
- Professional background in programming/ projects management is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish will be an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UN Women.
