India: Operations Associate, G6 (Temporary Appointment), Srinagar

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

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For every child, AN ADVOCATE

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, Operations, undertakes administrative, finance, and procurement support services in the field office, the incumbent assists in ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations support services. Providing guidance and support to staff on operational issues. Ensures the office’s operations and services follow the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of administrative, financial and procurement policies and procedures timely implemented to support operations at the state office:

2. The budget preparation, monitoring and implementation are properly administered in programme and operations:

3. Operational support services are timely and effectively provided, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security for staff and office premises:

4. Property management of office supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties is effectively performed:

5. All administrative, financial and procurement transactions and management of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and follow the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations:

6. Staff capacity is enhanced through active staff learning/development programmes in administrative support and services

7. Effective working relations are maintained with other UN agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.

8. Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience/competencies required for the assignment:

EDUCATION

Completion of Secondary School, University level courses in administration, finance, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

6 years of relevant professional work experience with both national and International work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function.

Work experience in emergency duty station desirable.

LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and Hindi; local language and other UN languages desirable.

COMPETENCIES:

Core Values (Required)•Commitment •Diversity and Inclusion •Integrity

Core Competencies (Required):•Communication (II)•Working with People (II)•Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies (Required):

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

i. Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ for the job ]

ii. Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

iii. General knowledge of:

iv. Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all national, religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF’s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF’s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

“UNICEF’s most important asset is our staff — all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization.” Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

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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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=526257