Operation Officer, NO1, Prague, Czech Republic, for nationals of Czech Republic only

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

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, Growth and Development

For more information about the work of UNICEF office in Czech Republic visit the link https://www.unicef.org/eca/cs/czech-republic

How can you make a difference?

The Operation Officer, NO1 will closely work with the Operation Manager to support the office with procurement services, travel and other logistic and administrative tasks. The role is crucial to leverage support to the program team with efficient and cost-effective supply chain related services and administrative support services to deliver effective response to the Ukrainian refugees that are currently settled in Czech Republic. The incumbent will also ensure that the office’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Tasks and responsibilities expected from the incumbent in this specific role are below:

1. Appropriate interpretation and application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.
2. Collaboration with programmes in defining supply and procurement interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on supply chain management are effectively provided.
3. Management and operations of delivery and improvement in administrative support services are timely and effectively provided.
4. Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties are effectively performed.
5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.
7. Any other assigned administrative management responsibilities and services are effectively carried out and delivered

More specific details on the job description can be accessed in the document here Operations Officer Level 1.doc

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

1. University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance or any other relevant field of discipline.

2. One year of relevant professional work experience with both national and International work experience in procurement, office management support, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources or any other relevant function.

3.Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.

4. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. All seven competencies are at level 1.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.