Senior Operations Associate

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 from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff. UNICEF is known for its inclusive culture and attractive compensation and benefits package, aiming to build careers while serving children and communities worldwide.

Job Overview:
The Senior Operations Associate position at UNICEF Madagascar is crucial for the effective coordination and management of the operational functions of the newly opening office in Mahajanga. This role involves delivering timely and effective administrative support services, managing financial services, and overseeing funds management throughout various stages including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The position also entails budget management, facilitating the implementation and monitoring of HACT activities, and ensuring partnership coordination and collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the office operates smoothly and efficiently, contributing to UNICEF's mission of supporting children's rights and welfare.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver timely and effective administrative support services to the Field office.
• Provide support to Field office finance services, ensuring accurate financial management.
• Manage all stages of Field office funds management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee Field office budget management, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Facilitate the effective implementation and monitoring of HACT activities.
• Coordinate partnerships and collaboration efforts to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Engage in capacity development and learning initiatives for partners.
• Ensure compliance with UNICEF's operational policies and procedures.
• Support logistical arrangements for travel and procurement processes. 1
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to office operations and financial transactions.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in administration, operations, financial management, office administration, budgeting, procurement, logistics, travel management, vendor management, grants management, compliance, supply, or another relevant field. Strong operational coordination, organizational skills, partnership management, invoice processing, monitoring and evaluation, asset management, and risk management skills are essential. Fluency in French is required, and knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is considered an asset. University-level courses in administration, finance, or related fields are also advantageous.

Educational Background:
Completion of Secondary Education is required for this position. Additional qualifications such as university-level courses in administration, finance, or any other related field relevant to the job are considered an asset. This educational background will support the candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities effectively.

Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of relevant work experience in various operational roles, including administration, financial management, and logistics. Experience in developing country contexts, particularly in fragile settings and humanitarian contexts, is highly desirable. Candidates with experience providing HACT support will have an advantage in this role.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered a valuable asset, enhancing communication and collaboration within the diverse operational environment of UNICEF.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and is based in Mahajanga, Madagascar. UNICEF promotes an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, particularly women and individuals with disabilities. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and abuse. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must comply with medical clearance and vaccination requirements. UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.