UNICEF recrute un représentant adjoint aux opérations, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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, Excellence!

UNICEF Burkina Faso works in partnership with the Government of Burkina Faso to contribute to national and UNICEF global programme strategic areas of Every child survives and thrives, Every child learns, Every child is protected from violence and exploitation, Every child lives in a safe and clean environment and Every child has an equitable chance in life.  The current Burkina Faso Country Programme priorities focus on child and maternal health, nutrition, quality education, child protection, and WASH.

How can you make a difference?

As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the Office, the Deputy Representative Operations will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.

Strategic Operations will accomplish this by :  

• Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office on managing the office operations in a risk informed and compliant manner ;
• Managing 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 and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision ;
• Acting as member of the Country and Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risk, governance systems and policies perspective in management discussions, and promoting results-based management ;
• Understanding business needs of the Country Programme, to anticipate challenges, propose viable/creative solutions aimed at value for money ;
• Providing key contribution to Country Program Document (CPD), Country Program Management Plan (CPMP), Annual Management Plan (AMP) and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria ;
• Leveraging technology for results and programme accountabilities, making effective adoption of tools and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls ;
• Supporting the country responding to audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations ;
• Guiding 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, and providing advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management ;
• Leveraging governance, systems, and tools to provide regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the country ;
• Leading on facility management with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises ;
• Overseeing business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention ;
• Supporting the management of PSFR operations and promoting efficiency across systems and processes, where applicable ;
• Support risk management measures intended to ensure that resources transferred to implementing partners are used for the approved purpose and that the planned activities are implemented accordingly.  In this regard, the Deputy Representative – Operations will be expected to support all assurance activities that are stipulated in Implementing Partnership Management /HACT framework ;
• The DRO-OIC will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• • An Advanced University Degree (Masters and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.) or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required;
  • A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, at the national and international level, is required, specifically in implementing strategic organizational initiatives 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 ;
  • Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset ;
  • prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable.
  • Additional experience in one or more of the following areas, would be desired :
    • BOS ;
    • Audit and investigations ;
    • Safety and security ;
    • Grant Management ;
    • Enterprise Risk Management.
  • 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 ;
  • Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable ;
  • Experience in Results Based Management is a requirement ;
  • Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset ;
  • Previous hands on experience in strategic operations is a strong asset ;
  • Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate :

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are :

Core Competencies :

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (3) ;
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3) ;
• Works Collaboratively with others (3) ;
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3) ;
• Innovates and Embraces Change (3) ;
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (3) ;
• Drives to achieve impactful results (3) ;
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (3).

(Functional) Competencies :

• Deciding and Initiating Action (2) ;
• Following Instructions and Procedures (3) ;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking (2) ;
• Analyzing (2).

Other skills :

• Emotional Intelligence ;
• Managing complexity and change.

View our competency framework at : https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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 :

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service ;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Deadline : 27 Apr 2021 Greenwich Standard Time.