UNICEF Operations Specialist Jobs in Kenya

UNICEF Operations Specialist Jobs in Kenya

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results!

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

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

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