Deputy Representative Operations, (P-4) Fixed Term - Bangkok CSC, Thailand#13919
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built.
Job Purpose
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the Thailand Country Office, the incumbent will lead for results, drive change, provide risk-informed and solution-focused analysis, advice and services, and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children within a complex operational environment. The incumbent directs professional and support staff to ensure effective, equitable, and efficient operations support across multiple entities. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Thailand Country Office and the Common Services Centre (CSC), supporting regional and inter-agency operational platforms, and contributing to UNICEF's overall institutional effectiveness and agility.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will lead for results, drive change, and provide risk-informed and solution-focused analysis, advice, and services. They will contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children within a complex operational environment. This includes directing professional and support staff to ensure effective, equitable, and efficient operations support across multiple entities. The role extends beyond traditional country office operations management to include oversight and coordination of integrated operational service delivery functions. These functions encompass finance, supply, administration, protocol, building and facilities management, ICT, safety and security, and enterprise risk management. The position is key to ensuring operational resilience, systems strengthening, and organizational agility across hosted entities and partnerships, contributing to broader institutional effectiveness.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years of professional experience in operations management, administration, or a related field is required. Experience in a complex, multi-entity operational environment is highly desirable.
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Administrative Management, Facilities Management, ICT Management, Security Management, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills