Operations Officer (NO-2), FT, #123457, Sokoto - Nigeria, WCAR

Overview

The Operations Officer is accountable for operations functions, facilitating change, providing risk-informed, solution-focused analysis, advice, and services to contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement people resources strategies to promote technical competence and foster career progression and retention of a “fit for purpose”/ agile workforce
• Champion strategic resources to achieve organizational goals and ensure Value for Money (VfM)
• Enhance Risk Management to increase organizational performance and strengthen internal control
• Ensure further operational centralization and optimization for maximized efficiency gains
• Strengthen internal and external-facing partnerships and leveraging UNICEF’s oversight and understanding of financial management across all areas of the office.

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

A University Degree (Bachelor’s) in one of the following areas is required: Business management, Financial management, Accounting, Public Finance, Related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.).

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