Generic Vacancy Announcement (Roster): Operations (P3 - P5)

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16 August 2024

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Staff in UNICEF management teams are strategic business partners, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. 

UNICEF’s financial and administrative environment is evolving rapidly, becoming more dynamic and complex. With a growing proportion of contributions coming from Other Resources, managing, and reporting these diverse funding sources has become increasingly sophisticated. 

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To achieve our Strategic Plan targets and meet the rising expectations from donor and oversight through advanced capacity, strategic planning, and technological investments. We are looking for qualified and diverse talent to join us in this mission. At DFAM, we are committed to safeguarding the financial resources entrusted to us for the survival, development, and protection of children worldwide. By continually improving our financial and administrative systems, we ensure that these resources are used efficiently, transparently, and effectively. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to drive these improvements, we encourage you to apply and be part of our impactful team.


Category Type: International Professional (IP)

Position Level: P3 – P5

Entitlements: Compensation, benefits and wellbeing

Salary: International Professional (IP) staff are paid on the basis of salary scales applied worldwide, and established by the General Assembly of the United Nations on the recommendation of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

Duty Station: Multiple Locations

Featured Opportunities

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Amadou Bailo Bah, Operations Manager (P3) based in Diffa

Operations Manager (P3)

The role will be responsible for ensuring effective, equitable, efficient, and sustainable operational systems in the specific areas of Finance, Business Analysis, Accounts, Risk Management, Internal controls, Budgeting, Administration and Quality Assurance. The incumbent may also guide and support a group of general services and professional staff to deliver Operations services in a small country office, zonal or sub-office in support of the country programme implementation. 

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Agatha Cristie Palmar, Finance Manager (P4) in New York

Finance and Administration Manager (P4)

The role will be responsible for ensuring effective, equitable, efficient, and sustainable operational systems in the broad operational and administrative areas of Finance, Accounts, Risk Management, Internal controls, Budgeting, Administration and Quality Assurance. The incumbent will also guide and support a group of professional staff to manage and deliver administration and finance services in a medium sized country office or regional office. 

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Nathalie Withofs, Deputy Representative Operations (P5) in Suva.

Chief, Strategic Operations and Planning (P5)

The role will be responsible for the management of cost-effective, efficient and results driven strategic operations in support of division/regional/special programmes management, administration and implementation of the work related to office planning. The incumbent will lead and guide technical and operations internal planning of divisional/regional/special programmes’ activities in support of effective implementation of the workplan and R/OMP.

Why UNICEF?

  • Be part of an organization with a mission to deliver a sustainable future for children.
  • Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and results.
  • Contribute to impactful global initiatives and strategies.

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This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) that has been launched to populate various Operations Talent Groups. While a placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee a selection, it is an important resource for filling vacancies. Following a thorough screening and vetting process, successful candidates will be placed in the Talent Group for an indefinite period until they are appointed to a post. Talent Groups (Rosters) at UNICEF are exclusive lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified professionals that can be considered for a direct selection when the positions become available.

Please note this GVA has ended. You can still explore and apply for current vacancies within the Operations functional area by visiting the following link:

Learn more and apply for all vacancies in Operations