Senior Operations Officer

About the jobOBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMECountry Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters.Description Of DutiesLead an integrated operations function through provision of oversight, guidance and expert advice on all aspects of operations and administration (finance, budget, procurement, human resources, ICT, assets and inventories, travel and meetings, logistics, work planning and programme management), Specifically:Required QualificationsEducationEssential: Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or related field.Desirable: Professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, etc.). Master's degree in Public Health.ExperienceEssential: At least 10 years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, administration, programme management, Human Resources Management, Procurement and/or Travel. Experience providing advice to senior management and managing diverse teams.Desirable: Professional certifications in Finance, Procurement or HR. Good knowledge of WHO programme management and end-to-end business processes as designed in the Global Management System; Experience in project management, ideally in the UN System and/or a public health context; Good knowledge of GSM System or similar ERP Systems; Experience with staff training in the use of management information systems.SkillsGood knowledge of Results-Based Management framework and related business processes;Strong expertise in accounting, budget and finance; Knowledge of Oracle projects and Oracle Financials or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications and systems.Sound knowledge of the Organization's policies and practices, as well as project management principles and their application;Strong managerial experience;Ability to deliver during emergency and crisis situations;Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgement;High level of organizational and analytical ability, combined with good oral and written communication skills;Proven ability to maintain and establish excellent interpersonal working relations, teamwork skills and ability to work with competing priorities under pressure.