UNICEF Operations Specialist Jobs in Kenya

UNICEF Operations Specialist Jobs in Kenya



How can you make a difference?

  • Review monthly staff movement and location readiness for a smooth transition of staff from the HQEI Location in Nairobi-Kenya

  • Contribute regular updates/inputs to the HQEI Project team’s communication and engagement actions, including roundup documents, responses to staff queries, and participation in Q&A sessions/focus-group discussions with staff

  • Ensure staff recruitment and relocation are coordinated between HR, local operations, GSSC, and Division/Office

  • Be Involved in detailed planning on the ground of:

  • Legal coverage for incoming HQ staff

  • Number of new HQ IP Staff functions and timing of the relocation

  • Governance and management structures

  • Admin, IT, security, and protocol support needs

  • Workspace and budget requirements

  • Staff and family well-being needs – including schooling

  • Where UNICEF is already present in the location, preparation of existing teams/staff for HQs teams/staff presence

  • Staff Association coverage

  • Support the development of a Welcome Package for staff

  • Engagement in the planning process and facilitating the change management process

  • Support the provision of operational services and liaise with respective KCO and ESARO teams as needed

  • Support the coordination of the Onboarding Committee and welcome HQEI staff in Nairobi

  • Act as the contact person for HQ staff and Divisions for questions/answers and extra demand by HQEI

  • Update the welcome guide, keep an eye on the tracker, support staff information sessions, special needs requests, set up staff association, informal networks, etc.

  • Provide regularly updated information about HQEI to relevant KCO and RO teams in Nairobi

  • Support collecting the HQ Divisions’ needs for the design of the HQ office, in collaboration with ESARO and KCO

  • Coordination HQ staff installation in the new offices

  • Support KCO/ESARO review and write-up on common services needs and act as a backup where
    needed

    Qualifications

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An Advanced University Degree in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.) 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

  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management areas including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources, risk management

  • Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required

  • Work experience in an emergency duty station is highly desirable. Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset. Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset

  • Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Operations Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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