TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT

Duration: 4 Months (November 2018 to February 2018)

The Position:

The International Operations Manager is located in country office. Under the direct supervision of the 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 supervises administrative staff at the CO. Internal contacts include the Representative and the CO’s programme technical team.

The IOM actively participates in local inter-agency coordination to ensure UNFPA’s needs in common systems and service issues are met. External partners include other UN agencies, the UN Country Team, vendors, and other non-U partners that are essential to the work of the Operations Office.

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 new 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. 

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.

Job Purpose:

The IOM ensures a smooth functioning, well-managed and results-oriented CO and facilitates programme implementation and delivery by providing for the operational needs of programmes and projects managed at the CO. The IOM 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

Advanced degree in business administration, public administration, finance, human resources, information technology or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Five 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.

• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages: 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including fluency in English and national language.