Deputy Representative Operations, (P-5), Beijing, China #2994
Job no: 535056
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: China Division/Equivalent: Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand
School/Unit: China
Department/Office: Beijing, China
Categories: P-5
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, results
China continues to grow economically and to expand its global role. With the world's second largest child population, China has an estimated 271 million children representing 20 per cent of the country's total population and 13 per cent of the world's children. In recent years, increasing commitment by the Government to equitable growth has generated tremendous progress in advancing the status of children. This has enabled China to share its experiences and knowledge with other developing nations. However, ongoing challenges exist, with the most vulnerable and impoverished children often unable to access quality public services and specialized programming.
Video: Delivering results for children in China
How can you make a difference?
China CO is a programme with 115 staff including a significant Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) operation and a partnerships team to drive UNICEF's global engagement with China. The Deputy Representative supports the Head of the Office (D2) on managing and representing the office while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is 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 goals to deliver results for children in China and beyond.
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Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office on managing the office and acting as Officer in Charge when needed
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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, human resources, and safety and security. Particular focus on supporting the operation of private sector fundraising and related contractual and legal elements;
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Ensuring processes are in place to identify, promote and empower the potential in staff through career development, opportunities for stretch assignments and succession planning;
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Acting as 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.
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Understanding business needs for the Country Programme, to anticipate challenges, propose viable solutions, provide creative and innovative ideas aimed at a solution- focused approach to include value for money strategies, all underpinned by quality assurance measures;
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Providing key contribution to CPD, CPMP, AMP and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria;
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Leveraging technology for results and programme accountabilities, making effective adoption of tools and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls;
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Supporting the country office during external and internal audit reviews and responding to audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.;
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Guiding Supply and Logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including procurement of fit for purpose products and services, and providing advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management;
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Leveraging governance, systems, and tools to provide regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the country;
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Leading on facility management with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises;
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Overseeing business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention;
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Supporting the management of PSFR operations and promoting efficiency across systems and processes;
The Deputy Representative, Operations will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
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An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the following areas: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; or 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. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
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A minimum of 10 years of professional experience at the national and international level, specifically in advocating and 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.
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Prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable
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Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
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Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Chinese, is an asset.
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Additional experience in one or more of the following areas, would be desired:
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Audit and investigations
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Safety and security
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Grant Management
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Enterprise Risk Management
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Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
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Experience in Results Based Management is a requirement.
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Experience in managing successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
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Experience in co-creating policy is desirable.
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Prior experience working with diverse stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnership is highly desirable.
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Previous hands on experience in strategic and managerial leadership is required.
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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.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies of Nurtures, Leads and Manages People, Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drives to achieve impactful results, and Manages ambiguity and complexity.
The functional competencies required for this post are Deciding and Initiating Action, Following Instructions and Procedures, Entrepreneurial Thinking, and Analyzing. View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Candidates who applied this position before do not need to submit application again.
Advertised: Jan 15 2021 China Standard Time Application close: Jan 31 2021 China Standard Time
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