Senior Operations Associate, G-7, FT, #137746, Surkhet, Nepal, APR

For every child, the right to a Future

As a Senior Operations Associate, you will support in the management of operational functions including administration and logistics for programme implementation in Karnali and Sudur Paschim Province being based in Surkhet Field Office. You will be accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations initiatives, in support of field office management, that significantly contributes to achieving Nepal country programme results and working with government in a decentralized context. You will work under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, NOC based in Surkhet, with oversight and matrix management supervision from the Deputy Representative Operations in Kathmandu.

Purpose and roles & responsibilities

• Ensure the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the Field office's administration
• Be accountable for providing the correct and consistent interpretation and application of organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance and administrative functions
• Make recommendations when deviation from the rules and regulations may be required, and propose alternative solutions to meet office objectives.
• Keep abreast of changes and innovations on all areas of operations
• Be accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets including cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources.
• Provide required cross-checks and support to programme colleagues and implementing partners.
• Contribute to the reviews, monitors performance and payments of institutional service contractors including fleet management and transport team supervision.
• Contribute to recommendations on the improvement of internal controls systems.
• Support Chief of Field Office to coordinate security-related issues and emergency operations.
• Coordinate field office-based staff wellbeing activities.

Minimum requirements

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Knowledge of Field Level Operations, Emergency Response, ICT Support, Office Facilities Management, Inter-Agency Coordination, and UN Experience would be considered assets for this position.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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Remarks

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UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and candidates from under-represented ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

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