India: Operations Officer

OPERATIONS OFFICER Level: NOB Location: JAIPUR Closing date: 15 Feb 2016

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization working for the rights of children, seeks a fixed term appointment for the post of Operations Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE POST Support the Chief Field Office in the management of operational functions for Rajasthan State Office, Accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region, in strict compliance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams. Collaborate with all other UN agencies to accelerate implementation of Harmonized Business practices in line within UN Coherence and Harmonization principles regarding joint offices/common services when relevant.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
2. Accurate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
3. Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.
4. Effective technical input provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.
5. Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.
6. Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plan of the office timely prepared, as well as all operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.
7. Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored and corrective measures taken as appropriate to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.
8. Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building. All implementing partners’ accountability ensured regarding supply and financial assistance.
9. Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations. UNDG policies and processes for harmonized business practices including on joint offices, commons premises and common services are effectively implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education: University degree (Graduate) in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership - or enrolled for membership - of recognized professional accountancy body.

Work Experience: Two years of relevant professional work experience. Work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields.

Language: Proficiency Fluency in English required and knowledge of working language of the duty station.

If you meet the above mentioned requirements, please send the following documents to nonprofitjobs@abcconsultants.net by 15th February 2016:

• A completed and signed Personal History form (P-11) - mandatory • An updated CV • A letter of motivation

The Personal History form (P-11) should be which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.in/Careers . Completion of all fields is required. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and location of the post in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organizations.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.