Executive Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, 364 days, Dhaka, Bangladesh, #00138239

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does, with a strong focus on equity and reaching the most disadvantaged children and families.

Job Purpose

The Executive Specialist will provide high-quality support to the coordinated management and oversight of the UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office, under the direct supervision of the Representative. This role is crucial for enabling effective planning of strategic actions and supporting the development and implementation of internal guidelines and operating procedures. The incumbent will assist the Representative and Senior Management in implementing a coordinated and efficiently delivered Country Programme, while also playing a critical role in promoting organizational culture and innovation in process improvement across the office. The position contributes to the effective and efficient management of the Office of the Representative and the Country Programme by coordinating and monitoring actions from various management bodies, resolving key issues, establishing effective communication lines, and ensuring timely review and feedback on referred matters.

Responsibilities

The Executive Specialist is responsible for providing high quality support to the coordinated management and oversight of the Bangladesh Country Office. This includes enabling effective planning of strategic actions/activities and supporting the development and implementation of internal guidelines and operating procedures that support the Representative and Senior Management to implement a coordinated, efficiently delivered Country Programme. The incumbent will also play a critical role in promoting organizational culture and innovation in process improvement across the office. The position contributes to the effective and efficient management of the Office of the Representative and the Country Programme through coordination and monitoring of actions and recommendations from various management bodies/forums, including the UNCT, SMT, CMT, JCC. Resolution of key issues deferred to the Representative and Front Office attention, including the Senior Management Team. Establishment of effective lines of communication and exchange of information/documents with Sections and Field Offices, as well as external partners, including the UNCT and relevant government offices. Timely review, follow-up and quality feedback to relevant parties on questions/issues referred to the Representative. The Executive Specialist liaises with colleagues within the same office, the Asia Pacific Regional Office and Centres of Excellence, on matters of non-routine significance in order to prepare documents for the Representative and manage the flow of information.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in programme management, coordination, or a related field, preferably within a UN or international organization context. Experience in supporting senior management and in coordinating diverse stakeholders is desirable.

Skills

Programme Management, Coordination, Strategic Planning, Policy Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Process Improvement, Innovation, UNICEF Operations

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