Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017
Title of Assignment: Operations Assistant
Section: Operations
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Duration: Two months
Start date: As soon as possible (negotiable)
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Operations consultant will provide high quality expert support and transfer of knowledge in order to ensure effective and efficient operations in the Country Office.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
1. Provides capacity building on operations to Operations staff
2. Contributes to the streamlining of the work processes
3. Provides training and guidance to personnel and Implementing Partners
4. Provides support in the preparation for audit
DELIVERABLES
1. Training to of operations and programme staff pertaining to UNICEF’s rules, regulations and procedures (3 training sessions conducted)
2. Training and guidance to partners to help them to prepare and submit reports that meet agreed RBM standards, including provision of updates on indicators and comparative analysis of actual against planned results (2 training sessions conducted)
3. SOPs, Check lists, process flow diagrams and Administrative and Financial Instructive for Implementing Partners updated according to the last guidelines and the UNICEF rules, regulations and procedures.
4. Final report including findings and recommendations related to the enhancement of the operational and programme support for the implementation of the Programme of Cooperation in Honduras. Action plan for the CO to implement the recommendations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Advanced university degree in Administration, Finance, Management or social sciences fields relevant to operational management of development programmes.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, at the national and international levels in programme/project management of financial, human and material resources.
Knowledge of UNICEF’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the operational areas: finance, administration, supplies & logistics, human resources.
Familiarity with UNICEF’s ERP (VISION) is an asset.
Former/retired UNICEF Staff is an asset.
Fluency in English and Spanish required (verbal and written).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505885