Operations Associate, GS-6, Fixed Term, Tripoli #00048075 (Open to Libya Nationals Only),

Job Number: 526359 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Middle East and North Africa: Libya

Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Future

In Libya, this is no different. We work to ensure that ALL children are protected, no matter their gender, race, ethnicity or status. All children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

UNICEF Libya works across sectors of child protection, education, water, sanitation and health; we empower youth and provide humanitarian assistance to those most in need.

Over the next few years in particular, we want to ensure that:

Children, youth and their families, especially the most disadvantaged, have better access and are increasingly using improved quality basic services in targeted areas.

Guns Girls and boys are better protected from violence, abuse and exploitation

Key government institutions have adopted child-friendly budgets, plans and social policies that are evidence-based, child rights focused, equitable, inclusive and effective for all children.

How can you make a difference?

The Operations Associate position is attached to the Operations team in the Libya Office, a mid-size office, and is accountable for both specialized and procedural communications, and operational support services.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent is accountable for both specialized and procedural communications, and provides managerial and technical support in the area of Operations with focus on Budget Monitoring, Office Planning and Project Management, Invoice Processing, and management of petty cash.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Budget Monitoring

Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of the section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations; keeps supervisor informed and recommends actions for decision/follow up.

Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for the Operations section, such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans to support the monitoring of the Operations sections budget implementation.

Office Planning & Project Management

Ensures the availability of timely, complete and accurate information and data for preparing section work plans and plans for special projects when necessary.

Monitors the implementation of work plans and special projects against established milestones and makes recommendations to improve performance (efficiency and effectiveness).

Support/Follow up on key operations indicators in support of statutory requirements.

Communications & Workflow

Facilitates the communications and workflow of the Operations unit to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of operations and outputs.

Communicates routine and some non-routine information pertaining to the work of the team.

Invoice Processing

Responsible for collecting selected invoices within Operations and filing documents for approval and, thereafter supporting processing in VISION.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds,  irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

The functional competencies required for this post are…

Analyzing (II)

Learning and Researching (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

This Vacancy Announcement open to Libya Nationals Only.

Closing Date Tue Feb 11 2020 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Paris, Madrid)