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UNICEF

Senior Operations Associate, GS7, Fixed Term Appointment, Surkhet, Nepal. # 131642
- Job no: 579782
- Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Level: G-7
- Location: Nepal
- Categories: Operations

For every child, result
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Strategic office context:
The 2023-2027 Country Programme is designed and is implemented in a federal context of Nepal with a new Field Office in Surkhet for Karnali Province. This new structure is for ensuring optimal operation capacity to support the programme implementation in Karnali Province. The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role, assuring the best use of UNICEF resources, compliance with policies and procedures in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.

How can you make a difference?
The Senior Operations Associate will work under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, NOC, to support in the management of operational functions including administration and logistics in Surkhet Field Office for Karnali Province and will be accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, which contributes to overall management and implementation of the country programmes to support government in a decentralized context.

As the lead of the Operations team of the Field office, the incumbent 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. The position supervises a small operations team.

Deadline: 24 Feb 2025 Nepal Standard Time

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view original vacancy for more details and application procedure.