Deputy Representative Operations

Provides senior operational leadership as UNICEF Eritrea’s strategic business partner and deputy to the Head of Office. The P-4 role manages integrated services, controls and risk-informed advice across finance, supply, logistics, ICT, human resources and security, enabling programme delivery, resource stewardship, staff support and continuity in a supply-constrained country context.

• Support the Head of Office in overall Country Office management, operational effectiveness, compliance, staff well-being and continuity
• Act as Officer in Charge when delegated and maintain continuity of decision-making and office management
• Manage coordinated operations services across budget, finance, facilities, administration, supply, logistics, ICT, human resources and safety and security
• Represent organisational risk, governance systems and policies in Country and Senior Management Team discussions
• Guide supply, logistics and procurement strategies for limited markets, import requirements and delivery constraints
• Support internal and external audit reviews and implementation of recommendations

• Advanced university degree in business management, financial management, accounting, public finance or a related operations function, or a recognised professional accounting designation
• At least eight years of professional experience implementing strategic organisational initiatives in operations management
• Experience in Results Based Management
• Fluency in English
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience in fragile, complex, highly regulated or supply-constrained environments
• Experience in a United Nations system agency, development sector or international NGO
• Experience in audit and investigations, safety and security, grant management or enterprise risk management
• Experience supporting client-oriented work units
• Country-level experience in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts

• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain
• Governance
• Audit Management

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• IPSAS
• Microsoft Office

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