Deputy Representative Operations (P-5)

About the role

UNICEF Niger is recruiting a Deputy Representative Operations (P-5) on a fixed-term appointment in Niamey. As Strategic Business Partner and Deputy Representative, the incumbent leads the operations functions, drives change, provides risk-informed, solution-focused analysis and advice, and contributes to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children.

Key responsibilities

• Lead by example and support the Representative in managing the office, acting as Officer in Charge in their absence, and oversee the Operations function (Administration, Budget, Finance, Digital Impact, Supply)
• Ensure staff are identified, promoted and empowered through career development, stretch assignments and succession planning
• Represent the organization's risk, governance and policy perspectives in Country and Senior Management Teams and promote results-based management
• Anticipate challenges, propose solutions and value-for-money strategies, and contribute to CPD, CPMP and AMP
• Drive innovation through technology and Digital Impact Management, and lead external and internal audit reviews
• Guide supply and logistics strategies, procurement and advisory support to governments and partners on supply chain management
• Provide regular feedback on operations risks and achievements, lead facility management with a focus on accessibility and sustainability, and oversee GSSC business transactions for efficiency, performance, risk and fraud prevention
• In fragile and humanitarian contexts, ensure offices are fit for purpose and comply with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and cluster roles

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or above) in business management, financial management, accounting, public finance or a related operations field, or a full professional accounting designation with valid membership
• At least 10 years of professional experience at national and international level in operations management (budget, financial management, facilities, administration, supply and logistics, ICT, HR)
• Experience in humanitarian settings strongly desired; development sector, UN or international NGO experience an asset
• Previous hands-on strategic and managerial leadership experience required
• Fluency in French and English; knowledge of another UN official language or a local language is an asset

Required skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Results-Based Management (required)
• Desirable: ERP and IPSAS experience, audit and investigations, safety and security, grant management, enterprise risk management, client-oriented unit management, policy co-creation and multi-stakeholder partnerships