Deputy Representative Operations, P4, FT, Papua New Guinea #8666
Job no: 538889
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Pap. New Guinea Division/Equivalent: Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand
School/Unit: Papua New Guinea
Department/Office: Port Moresby, Papua N. Guinea
Categories: Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Information Communication Technology, Supply/Logistics, P-4, Internal Audit Management, Operations and Business Management
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 75 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.
For every child, A CALLING.
With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children in Papua New Guinea to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF's works effectively both 'upstream' (with governments) and 'downstream' (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission. A programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.
How can you make a difference?
The Deputy Rep for Operations will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts. Strategic operations will be accomplished by:
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Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office on managing the office
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Acting as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head of Office
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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 and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision;
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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 result-based management.
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Understanding business needs for the Country Programme, to anticipate challenges, propose viable/creative solutions aimed at value for money.
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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
As a champion for every child, you will have the following:
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An Advanced University Degree (Master's and above) in one of the following areas: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and 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 Accountant) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.
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A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, at the national and international level, specifically in 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 in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs.
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Additional experience in Audit and investigations, Audit and investigations, Safety and security, Grant Management, and Enterprise Risk Management.
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Experience in a UN system agency or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context.
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Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards).
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Experience in Result-Based Management.
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Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units.
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Previous hands on experience in strategic operations.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
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Fluency in English.
For every Child, you demonstrate... our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability.
View our competency framework at https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.
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.
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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with child, is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Mar 17 2021 West Pacific Standard Time Application close: Mar 31 2021 West Pacific Standard Time
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