The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the International Operations Manager (IOM) provides leadership and advice to the Country Office (CO) on all aspects of office management and operations. The IOM supervises CO staff as assigned by the Representative. 

The IOM ensures a smooth functioning, well-managed and results-oriented country office (CO) and facilitates programme implementation and delivery by providing for the operational needs of programmes and projects managed at the CO. S/he will ensure the CO is strengthened and supported in its operations, needs and queries by ensuring administrative management policies, regulations, rules and procedures are compatible with CO needs.

S/he plays a leading role in achieving key results which have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency and effectiveness of Country Office operations, and the functioning of UNFPA in line with the use of corporate resources in the following areas:

• Financial Services
• Human Resources
• Procurement and Logistical Services
• ICT
• Implementation of the UN agenda on common services and joint procurement.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices, and in East and Southern Africa we also strive to end the sexual transmission of HIV.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: 

• Advanced university degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration or Business Administration, Economics, Management or other related field.

​Knowledge and Experience:

• Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, finance or office management.
• Thorough knowledge of the UN Staff Rules and Regulations, HR management policies, financial rules and regulations and procurement. 
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, focus on impact and result, and respond positively to feedback
• Strong analytical and leadership skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to lead business process re-engineering, to implement new systems, and to positively affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal changes
• Initiative; strong conceptual abilities; sound judgment; strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA; and dedication to the principles of the United Nations. 
• Field experience is essential; experience from a developing, humanitarian context is an asset.

​Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.