Hungary, Budapest, Budapest
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other
Date: 22/07/2023 (Expiry date: 03/08/2023)
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, strategy
The fundamental and primary mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life ? in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions ? her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in child survival, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens ? addressing inequity ? not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
How can you make a difference?
As an Operations Officer, the incumbent will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts. Operations Officer will accomplish this by:
- Facilitating services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, human resources, and safety and security.
- Supporting the line manager to implement career development, opportunities for staff.
- Acting as member of relevant Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risks, governance systems and policies, and supporting results-based management.
- Understanding business needs for the office, to propose viable solutions aimed at value for money.
- Providing contribution to Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP), Annual Management Plan (AMP) and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria.
- Supporting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls.
- Supporting supply and logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including procurement of fit for purpose products and services.
- Providing regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the office.
- Supporting the management of office premises and facilities with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises.
- Supporting the country office during external and internal audit reviews, contributing with audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
- Facilitating business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention.
- Supporting the management of PSFR operations, where applicable.
- Plan and monitor the overall office budget in close coordination with the Head of Office and Programme Managers to ensure the smooth operation of the Office.
- Review Budgets of Workplans and PDs and provide inputs to Programme Associates / Officers and Specialists as part of funds management and use UNICEF resources optimally.
- Collaborate with programme and co-lead the office executing HACT assurance plan.
- Lead the process of Micro Assessment and Schedule audit for the Office through audit firms. Engage agencies for micro assessment scheduled audits and liaison with partners to ensure the smooth functioning of the audit team including the closure of high priority action points jointly with partners.
- Review all spot checks reports of the office specially for high priority findings and ensure closure of issues within agreed time frame.
- Participate in HACT trainings organized by the office for partners and provide technical inputs on quality financial operations for appropriate capacity-building, to partners.
- Monitor aging of DCT advances, implement office level SOP to keep the outstanding within the limit.
- Support the Head of Office in strengthening of internal controls and enhancement of staff capacity on the application and interpretation of UNICEF accounting and financial rules, regulations, procedures, systems, and policies in your respective offices.
- Conduct periodic orientation activities for newly recruited staff and other staff members of the field office on financial and budgetary processes and procedures.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?
A university degree (Bachelor's) in one of the following fields is required: business management, financial management, accounting, public finance or another relevant operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.)- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
- For country offices with a significant private sector fundraising operation, prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is an asset.
- Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
- Understanding of Results Based Management is a requirement.
- Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are?
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, Leads and Managers people.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Internal UNICEF staff on Fixed Term /Permanent Appointment/Continuing Appointment may be able to retain lien to their post.
The initial contract duration will be a maximum 11 months with possibility of extension, depending on availability of funds.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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Working hours (%): 80-100%
80-100%Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Duration: 11 months
Macro-area: Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years
Area of work: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
