UN WOMEN Jobs - 97467- Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

TUNISIA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Mar-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace, and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

In Tunisia, UN Women is currently focusing on three Impact Areas:

1: Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems

2: Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy

3: Women and girls contribute and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and from humanitarian action.

4: A comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms, policies and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened and implemented

In Libya, UN Women is currently focusing on the following Impact Areas:

1: Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems

2: A comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms, policies and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened and implemented

Together, UN Women in Tunisia and Libya form a Cluster Office with a joint management and operations team.

Reporting to the Country Representative, the Operations Analyst serves as a member of the senior management team, with oversight responsibilities for all aspects of the Tunisia and Libya Conflict Cluster Office operations, this includes strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, security management, information and communications technology (ICT) and common services consistent with UN Women rules and regulations. The Operations Analyst additionally serves as a key advisor to the Country Representative on matters of organizational integrity with the aim of ensuring: (i) compliance with UN Women policies and regulations; (ii) effective systems to support programme delivery and growth; (iii) accountability to organizational values and principles; and (iv) an enabling workplace environment in which staff potential is maximized.

The Operations Analyst leads and guides the Country Office Operations Team and fosters collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies and a client-oriented approach. The Operations Analyst works in close collaboration with programme teams in the Office, providing close guidance to programme staff who perform adjunct operations functions, ensuring that such staff are knowledgeable of rules and procedures governing programme finances, donor reporting, and personnel. She/he also works in collaboration with operations staff in other UN Agencies

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the operations in the Country Office (CO) in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations and policies and strategies

provide professional expertise and technical support to the Country Representative on operational issues;
Draft the annual work plan for the Operations Team and oversee its implementation and monitoring;
Participate in review meetings and provide technical support to the assessment of the managerial and operational capacities of implementing partners in collaboration with the programme and technical team;
Guide and implement business process mapping and the establishment of internal standard operating procedures in all areas of the Operations Team’s functions;
Implement corporate, budget, financial, procurement, and HR policies and systems and identify training for staff and project personnel on these issues;
Ensure a continuous flow of information between the Country Office and Regional Office/HQ;
Oversee all operations activities, including finance, human resources, procurement, transport, IT, security, administration and ensure they follow UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Supervise operations personnel: Finalize performance plans and evaluation standards; conduct performance assessments, provide feedback and coaching.

Coordinate the planning, expenditure tracking, and auditing of financial resources in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations and policies and strategies

Provide professional expertise and technical support to the management of the office and programme financial resources;
Exercise proper financial controls;
Report locally and to HQ in a timely manner on established structures; seek advice from RO when deviations may be necessary;
Review and take corrective action as appropriate on audit findings;
Perform Manager Level 1 role in ATLAS for voucher and PO approvals.

Provide Human Resources services

Coordinate and facilitate recruitment processes and contract management; liaise with the HQ and service providers as necessary.

Oversee procurement processes

Manage the provision of goods and services for the CO and projects following established corporate procedures regarding sub-contract review and awarding of contracts, evaluate for cost-effectiveness, and manage the negotiations in connection with eventual agreements;
Provide professional recommendations to the preparation of procurement plans;
Ensure proper inventory control of assets and liabilities.

Oversee fixed Assets and Leases Management

Ensure proper management, safeguard, data integrity, and inventory controls of UN Women office assets, facilities, and logistical services
Ensure proper inventory controls are in place for attractive items.
Coordinate Asset verification activities in accordance with Asset Physical Verification Procedure
Manage the leases and premises agreement in accordance with the delegation of authority.
Where applicable, coordinate proper common premise and services organization and management with other UN Agencies as applicable, including establishing memorandums of Understanding and maintenance

Coordinate information and communications technology (ICT) management

oversee the implementation of ICT systems;
Make professional recommendations and introduce new ICT systems which affect the productivity of the overall office staff performance.

Serve as the focal point for security issues and ensure safety and security of staff

Brief supervisor and staff on security matters and disseminate relevant information as advised by UNDSS, brief UN Women visitors on security;
Ensure full compliance with MOSS and MORSS procedures on the security of staff and office premises;
Provide professional recommendations to the Business Continuity Plan for the Country Office as necessary;
Liaise with HQ-based Security Advisor or their designated staff member on all security matters.

Participate in inter-agency activities

Participate in inter-agency meetings and working groups to ensure UN Women’s interests are reflected in common system activities related to common services and premises, cost recovery and cost-sharing arrangements, privileges and immunities, entitlements and salary surveys, security etc;
Liaise with UNDP and other UN agencies on operational issues, activities, and collaboration.

Contribute to knowledge sharing between the CO and RO

Ensure knowledge is shared and adequately applied between the Country Office and other COs/MCOs in the region.

Key Performance Indicators:

All services are provided in compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and policies;
Finances are properly identified and in a timely manner;
Timely and accurate implementation of HR and procurement contracts;
Office has a reliable ICT infrastructure environment;
Safety and security systems are functioning effectively.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637

Functional Competencies

Good knowledge of operation, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems and processes, particularly in the UN system is an asset;
Ability to provide advice and support;
Ability to contribute to the formulation and monitoring of management projects;
Ability to handle confidential information;
Negotiating skills;
Good IT skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in office management, operations or finance;
Experience in audit is strongly desired;
Experience in Human Resources is strong asset;
Experience leading a team is an asset;
Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft, Oracle;
Experience of accrual accounting, IPSAS or IFRS is an asset;
Professional background in programming/ projects management is an asset.
Experience in working in a crisis context is strong asset

Language Requirement:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from P11 form. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.