International Operations Manager

Direct UNFPA operations in Afghanistan across finance, human resources, procurement, technology, administration, logistics, common services and security. The manager advises the Representative, leads the operations team, strengthens compliant and cost-effective systems and coordinates inter-agency operational partnerships.

• Lead strategic planning and set management targets for country-office operations
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, procurement, logistics, travel, information technology and administration
• Supervise operations personnel and strengthen performance through coaching and clear accountability
• Ensure compliance with UNFPA rules, internal controls and transparent resource management
• Coordinate common services and joint operational arrangements with United Nations partners
• Implement staff and premises security measures with the Representative and Security Management Team
• Represent UNFPA in inter-agency operational forums and build service-provider partnerships

• Postgraduate degree in public administration, business administration, economics, management or a related field
• Seven years of development experience in government, a multilateral organisation or civil society in a multicultural setting
• At least three years of experience managing teams in a complex organisational setting
• Knowledge of procurement, finance, human resources, contracts, assets and information technology
• Field experience
• Fluency in English

• Operates under delegated authority from the UNFPA Representative
• Job description is pending classification at the P-5 level