Deputy Representative Operations, (P-5) Fixed Term - Kyiv, Ukraine #119914

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy to the Representative, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the operations functions to achieve 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. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of UNICEF's operations in Ukraine, supporting the country programme's objectives and contributing to the overall mission of protecting children's rights and well-being.

Responsibilities

Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office on managing the office; Acting as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head of Office; 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, and safety and security, and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision; Ensuring processes are in place to identify, promote and empower the potential in staff through career development, opportunities for stretch assignments and succession planning; Acting as a 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; Understanding business needs for the Country Programme, anticipating challenges, proposing viable solutions, providing creative and innovative ideas aimed at a solution-focused approach to include value-for-money strategies, all underpinned by quality assurance measures; Providing key contributions to CPD, CPMP, AMP and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria; Leveraging technology for results and programme accountabilities, making effective adoption of tools and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls; Supporting the country programme's operational needs and contributing to its strategic direction.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight years of professional experience in operations management, financial management, administration, or a related field, with at least four years at the international level. Experience in a developing country context is an asset.

Skills

Operations Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Team Management, Change Management, Results-Based Management, ICT Management, Supply Chain Management, Problem-Solving

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