Deadline: 23 February 2017
United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Operations Officer in Gambia.
The Operations Officer will collaborate with all other UN agencies to accelerate implementation of the Harmonized Business practices in line within Reform/coherence.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Operations Officer will perform the following functions-
- Operation of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.
- Accurate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
- 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.
- Effective technical input provided 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.
- 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.
- All implementing partners accountability ensured regarding supply and financial assistance.
- Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership – or enrolled for membership – of recognized professional accountancy body.
- 1 year of relevant professional work experience.
- Both national and International 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.
- Nationality of Gambia.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
