UN Women recruitment 2024, In this article, are you looking for Operations Manager Vacancy Open at UN Women Re-advertised consider applying and read careful job summary, duties and also, Required Skills and Qualifications.
Position Overview
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between people of all genders as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The role of an Operations Manager at UN Women encompasses these values.
Reporting to the Country Representative, the Operations Manager in the Country Office serves as a member of the senior management team, with oversight responsibilities for all aspects of the Country Office Operations, this includes strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, security management, ICT and common services consistent with UN Women rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions and Accountabilities
- Serve as a member of the Senior Management team and provide advice and support to the Country Representative on operational issues pertaining to the Operations Manager role;
- Ensure strategic and efficient management of office and programme financial resources;
- Oversee recruitment processes; liaise with the RO/HQ and service providers as necessary;
- Participate/chair in local Procurement Review Committees (PRC);
- Oversee the implementation of ICT systems;
- Ensure that personnel request appropriate security clearance for travel.
- Liaise with UNDP and other UN agencies on operational issues, activities, and collaboration.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field is required for someone aspiring to become an Operations Manager at UN Women.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in office management, operations or finance;
- Experience in leading a team;
- Experience of accrual accounting, IPSAS or IFRS is highly desirable;
- Professional background in programming/ projects management is desirable.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Application Process
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) when applying for the Operations Manager position at UN Women.
Please keep in mind that the system only allows for one attachment. Applications that do not include a completed UN Women P-11 form will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed further.
