About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Operations Officer will render support in the management of UNICEF operational functions of the field office-office. The incumbent will be accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the region and in strict compliance with the rules and regulations in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams. The incumbent will work closely with all other UN agencies to accelerate implementation of the Harmonized Business practices in line with Reform/coherence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for ensuring operations of financial, budget, information and communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
· Ensure accurate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
· Have fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.
· Provide effective technical support in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.
· Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.
· Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plan of the office timely prepared, as well as all operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.
· Ensure adherence and compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored and corrective measures taken as appropriate to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.
· Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building. All implementing partners accountability ensured regarding supply and financial assistance
· Responsible for effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations. UNDG policies and processes for harmonized business practices including on joint offices, commons premises and common services are effectively implemented
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant for the United Nations UNICEF Operations Officer should hold a University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership – or enrolled for membership – of recognized professional accountancy body.
· At least two years of relevant professional work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields. Work experience in emergency duty station.
· Fluency in English and another UN language.
Personal Competencies:
· Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
· Core Competencies (Required): Communication; Drive for Result; Working with People
· Functional Competencies (Required): Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Following Instructions and Procedures; Planning and Organizing
NB: UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United Nations UNICEF must send their applications accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, download here, as well as two of the most recent performance evaluation reports.
The Email applications should be sent in this format and so name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
The applications should be addressed to:
Human Resource Manager,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Deadline: 5th November, 2015