Overview
The International Operations Manager (IOM) operates under delegated authority from the UNFPA Representative, leading strategic planning for UNFPA operations and overseeing financial and human resources management, procurement, IT, general administration, travel, logistics, common services, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides strategic direction of UNFPA operations, contributing to effective, efficient, and transparent country programme delivery.
- Ensures annual and longer-term management targets are met.
- Determines optimal techniques/processes for improving business operations effectiveness and efficiency.
- Builds capacity of operations staff through coaching and mentoring.
- Manages day-to-day operations including financial management, human resources management, general administration, and service provision.
- Supports and coordinates common services with other UN organizations.
- Ensures the safety and security of UNFPA staff and premises.
- Supports partnership building on operational issues.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting, including 3 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities in a challenging and complex organizational setting.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Solid knowledge in financial and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, and general administration.
- Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, to implement new systems, and to positively affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal changes.
- Demonstrates knowledge sharing orientation, and ability to mentor and coach staff.
- Demonstrates effective team building and leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting, formulation and monitoring of projects/programmes.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in finance and public /business administration, public policy or other relevant social sciences.
