Operations Specialist, P-3, FT, #092304, Dakar, Senegal - WCARO

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 18 Jun 2026 1 days left

Overview

Provide technical support to strengthen operations management across Offices in the Region. Contribute to the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening fiduciary risk management, optimizing resource utilization, and promoting efficient business practices.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical assistance and support to WCA Country Offices on Operations, financial, and administrative management.
  • Support the implementation of regional and/or organizational improvement initiatives related to Operations.
  • Contribute to capability development and capacity development activities.
  • Act as technical focal point for the Senegal Common Services and the Cabo Verde Joint Office.
  • Conduct any specific tasks as requested by the Supervisor.
Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management areas including budget, financial management, administrative management, risk and compliance with UNICEF, with a solid understanding of corporate policies, procedure, and internal control framework.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master's and equivalent) in one of the following areas is required: business management, financial management, accounting, public finance, and related operations function (risk and compliance, audit, international business, project management, etc.) or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert compatible) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.

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