Chief Field Office (NO-C), FT, #130122, Labe - Guinea, WCAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 18 Jun 2026 12 days left

Overview

The Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in their Area of Responsibility, leads and oversees various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results.


Key Responsibilities
  • Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets
  • Knowledge Management for Programmes
  • Programme Development and Management
  • Optimum Use of Program Funds
  • Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
  • Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
  • National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
  • Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels
  • Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
Required Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area and any other related fields is required. Experience in Programme Management, Leadership, Monitoring, Evaluation, Programme Implementation, Coordination is required. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset. Experience in security management training, international humanitarian policy, multilateral organizations is considered as an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications

A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in French and good knowledge in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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