Strategic Business Partner

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children it serves and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Overview:
As a Strategic Business Partner at UNICEF, you will be responsible for overseeing operations functions, facilitating change, and providing risk-informed, solution-focused analysis and advice. Your role will contribute to program and management decisions aimed at delivering results for children in specific operational contexts. You will implement strategies to promote technical competence, ensure value for money, enhance risk management, and optimize operational efficiency. This position requires a proactive approach to strengthening partnerships and leveraging financial management across the office to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement people resource strategies to promote technical competence and foster career progression and retention of a fit-for-purpose workforce.
• Champion strategic resource allocation to achieve organizational goals and ensure value for money.
• Enhance risk management practices to improve organizational performance and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure operational centralization and optimization for maximized efficiency gains.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships, leveraging UNICEF’s oversight and understanding of financial management across all areas of the office.
• Provide technical support and guidance to staff on operations management, including budget, financial management, and reporting.
• Manage complexity and change effectively within the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Business Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, or related fields. A professional license from internationally recognized institutions is considered an asset. Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, financial assurance, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage complexity and change effectively.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, or related operations functions is required. Additional qualifications such as a professional license from recognized institutions will be advantageous.

Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience at the national and/or international level is required. This experience should be specifically in operations management areas, including budget management, financial reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communication technology, and human resources.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.

Additional Notes:
This position is subject to UNICEF's policies on safeguarding and protection of children. Candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and medical clearance is required. The role may involve deployment to support humanitarian responses. UNICEF promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, particularly women and individuals with disabilities. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.