GVA - Chief, Strategic Operations and Planning, P-5, DFAM - Multiple Locations

For Every Child…a Sustainable Future

UNICEF is pleased to launch a Generic Vacancy Announcement for the Chief, Strategic Operations & Planning Talent Group P5 (Roster). This Strategic Business Partner role is under the general guidance of the Division Director at HQ, Deputy/Regional Director at Regional Offices or Team leader/Coordinator for Special Programmes in country offices. The incumbent 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. S/he 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. 

This role generally covers functions such as Senior Operations Officer, Senior Manager - Finance & Admin, Chief Finance, Chief Finance and Admin, Chief Admin, Chief Planning & Budget, Chief Internal Controls and/or Risk Management, Deputy Team Leader for Special Programmes, etc. The incumbent will also guide and support a group of professional staff to manage and deliver services in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility, enabling operational excellence, change management, risk informed solutions and better results for Children in a large office at HQ/Region/Country Special Programmes level.  

For every child, commitment 

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. 

“UNICEF humanitarian programmes address the urgent needs of children affected by crises in the short- and medium-term, while its development programmes contribute to reducing their needs, vulnerabilities and risks in a sustainable and longer-term manner. Both therefore contribute to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals for the world’s most disadvantaged children.’’ 

For every child, dedication 

UNICEF is seeking talented applicants for a placement in the Chief, Strategic Operations & Planning Talent Group P-5 level.  

In its current structure, UNICEF has approximately 70 similar roles covering operations and planning functions worldwide of which, 40 are at the P-5 level. Following a thorough screening and vetting process, successful candidates will be placed in the Talent Group P-5 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. 

For every child, fair chance 

How can you make a difference? 

The Chief, Strategic Operations & Planning position is supported by a team of general services professional staff members and consultants under the Programme and Operations sections which, carries out the implementation of non-transactional work-related Operations policy, guidance, budgeting, administration, planning and finance of the Division/Region and Country Office Special Programmes. The main functions of this role will be to:

• Acts as an Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head of Office. 

• Advice, Senior Management of the division/region/country office it serves on all aspects of Operations (Finance/Budget, Contracting, Internal Controls/Risk Management, Partnerships, Administration, Planning, Systems etc.). 

• Responsible for strategic financial management, efficient contracting of services, effective facilitation of implementing partnerships, achieving consistency with UN/UNICEF rules and regulations. 

• Ensure consistent quality services delivery to the division/region/country office it serves. The incumbent recommends internal guidance, sets internal processes and methods to maximize the Office’s performance in operations and planning. 

• Lead and guide the Operations and Planning support teams and