Chief of Operations

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• Leading by example and supporting the CIO and Deputy Director, SRG, on managing the office;
• Acting as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Deputy Director, SRG;
• Managing services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, procurement, human resources, and safety and security and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision;
• Ensuring processes are in place to identify, promote and empower the potential in staff through career development, opportunities for stretch assignments and succession planning;
• Developing and supporting ICT specific budget and financial frameworks, processes and tool to
• Acting as member of the ICTD Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risk, governance systems and policies perspective in management discussions, and promoting results-based management.
• Understanding business needs for the ICT function, to anticipate challenges, propose viable solutions, provide creative and innovative ideas aimed at a solution- focused approach to include value for money strategies, all underpinned by quality assurance measures;
• Providing key contribution to OMP and Strategic Plan and support to Results Based Management and implementation using Value for Money criteria;
• Leveraging technology for results and IT program accountabilities, , making effective adoption of tools and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls;
• Supporting the office during external and internal audit reviews and responding to audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.;
• Guiding procurement strategies and interventions to meet divisional needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including fit for purpose products and services, and ensuring systems of record
• Leveraging governance, systems, and tools to provide regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions 
• Leading and coordinating (together with local common premises arrangements) on facility management with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises opportunities;
• Overseeing business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention;
• The Chief of Operations will be entrusted with the following five pillars, the core focus of all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners.

• An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in one of the following areas: 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 10 years of relevant professional experience in at the national and international level, specifically in advocating and implementing strategic organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources.
• Experience in Results Based Management is a requirement.
• Previous hands-on experience in strategic and managerial leadership is required.
• High Digital Skill level in financial analytical modelling and forecasting

• Prior Experience in Enterprise ICT Financial and Budget management / forecasting would be a strong asset
• Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following areas, would be desired:

• Safety and security
• Grant Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
• Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
• Experience in co-creating policy is desirable.
• Prior experience working with diverse stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnership is highly desirable.

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

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