Operations Manager
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UNICEF Nigeria is hiring an Operations Manager in Lagos on a temporary assignment contract. The role provides strategic operations leadership across budget, finance, supply chain, facilities, ICT, and compliance to support programme delivery for children. Candidates need an advanced degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field, plus at least five years of relevant national or international operations experience.
- Operations Manager role based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Temporary assignment contract of 364 days
- Requires Master's degree or professional accounting qualification
- Minimum 5 years professional operations management experience
- Covers budget, finance, supply chain, facilities, ICT and compliance
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Original source description
UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:
Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...
Operations Manager
Job Type: Contract
Qualifications
- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
5 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
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Project and Program Management
As a Strategic Business Partner, you will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.
Major
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources.
in Common Services, Business Operations Strategy and Common Premises management within the Operations Management Team (OMT)
Skills: Knowledge of Results Based Management is a requirement, HACT and Microsoft Office applications is required. The role requires strong strategic Operational management, Strategic Planning, Supply & Logistics Management, Financial Management, and Risk Management
Language
in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.
in audit and investigations, safety and security, grant Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity and Supply Chain Management.
in UN system agency, large private or public company, or
working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
Prior
working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable
in working with corporate ERPs and IPSAS.
in supporting client-oriented work units is an asset
Relevant
at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified? Go to
- UNICEF on jobs.unicef.org
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Responsibilities
- Operational Management and Service Delivery
- Team Leadership and Capacity Building
- Strategic Planning and Results-Based Management
- Budget and Financial Management
- Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management
- Risk Management, Compliance and Audit
- Facilities, ICT and Security Management
- Senior-Level Representation and Operational Advisory
- If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR- Operations Manager, P-3, TA (364 days).pdf
- To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Minimum
Requirements
- Fluency in English is required.
- Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Prior
Education
An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function is required or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.
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