Deputy Representative Operations, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Cotonou, Benin, #00007662

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 17 Jul 2026 13 days left

Overview

The Deputy Representative Operations role supports the Head of Office in managing the office, monitoring operations and programmes, and advising on management practices to enhance office performance.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage and develop people resources within the Operations Function.
  • Champion strategic resources to achieve organizational goals and ensure Value for Money.
  • 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 leverage UNICEF’s oversight and understanding of financial management.
Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in 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 Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.

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