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Title: Deputy Representative, Operations
Level: P4
Reports to: Representative
Duration: Three months
Section: Operations Section
Location: Conakry, Guinea
Dates/Duration: Stretch assignment from 01st October until 31st December 2024.
Eligibility: All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff members currently working in UNICEF worldwide.
Duration
This stretch assignment will be for a period of three (3) months.
Background
Guinea is a low-income country with significant child deprivation. With a Human Development Index of 0,477 it ranks 178th out of 189 nations (2019). Since 1984, UNICEF has collaborated with other UN agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to support the government in its efforts to support child development. The 2024-2028 country program includes interventions across education, protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and social policy programs. In the field, through the zone offices in Labé, Kankan and Nzérékoré, UNICEF ensures the active implementation of programs across the country including the most remote areas. The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children.
The Operations function supports the Representative on managing the office and monitoring operations and program as needed, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance. The function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.
Purpose of Assignment:
As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of Office, the incumbent will be responsible to lead for results, drive change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to program and management decisions for delivering results for children in all operational contexts.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
see attached TORs ToR_Stretch Assignment.docx
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Experience
Language
Core Values:
Care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability.
Core Competencies:
Funding arrangement
This is a temporary development opportunity and there will be no changes to the staff member’s status (position number, level, etc.).
The Office will cover the ticket for economy class travel and 100% of the UN DSA rate during the first 30 days, and 50% DSA for the remaining time.
Interested UNICEF staff should discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and seek the approval of their management before applying.
Candidates considered potentially well-matched for the stretch assignment will be contacted for an informal interview. Supervisors may also be contacted for references.
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