Deputy Representative Operations
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In Guinea-Bissau, UNICEF focuses on service delivery, strengthening child survival through community health workers, and ensuring access to education. The organization also supports policy development and legal frameworks for social sectors, leveraging resources from partners.
Job Purpose
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of Office, the incumbent will lead for results, drive change, and provide risk-informed, solution-focused analysis and advice. This role contributes to programme and management decisions to achieve results for children in all operational contexts. The Deputy Representative Operations will support the Head of Office in managing the office, acting as Officer in Charge in their absence. They will coordinate support services across budget, financial management, facilities, administration, supply chain, ICT, and security, ensuring a unified vision. The position involves representing organizational risk and governance perspectives in management discussions and promoting results-based management.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Representative Operations will understand business needs for the Country Programme, anticipate challenges, and propose creative solutions for value for money. They will contribute to CPD, CPMP, and AMP processes, providing guidance and developing tools for results-based management. Leveraging technology for results and programme accountabilities, the role promotes effective adoption of ICT management, information security, and controls. The incumbent will support the country office during audits, coordinating preparation, responding to observations, and monitoring recommendations. They will guide Supply and Logistics strategies to meet programmatic needs with a focus on Value for Money, including procurement and advisory support to partners. The role involves providing feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions, leading facility management with a focus on accessibility and sustainability, and overseeing business transactions for efficiency and risk management. Active support for resource mobilization and partnership efforts through collaboration with programme teams and engagement with counterparts is also key.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in operations management, financial management, supply chain, or a related field. Experience in a developing country context is an asset.
Skills
Operations Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Results-Based Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Team Coordination, Problem-Solving, Communication, ICT Management, Audit Support