Change Management Specialist, P-4, Dakar

Purpose

Under the coordination of the Regional Chief of Operations, this post directly contributes to the mitigation of risk to the effective and efficient management and stewardship of resources across the WCA region by assisting in the planning and application of regional management priorities including established priorities and organizational change initiatives. The post has special emphasis on Vision rollout and IPSAS compliance monitoring Post also assures appropriate operational governance coverage at CO level when required (ie emergency operations surge, fill in for vacancies/long term absences of operations staff, training/orienting new Operations managers.

Key expected results

1. Actively participates in the Regional Change Management Committee and coordinates a range of planning, implementation, capacity building, information gathering and reporting functions in relation to the rollout and application of organizational change initiatives across WCAR. Special emphasis on VISION rollout and IPSAS compliance monitoring.

2. Provides direct on-site Country Office oversight and technical support on the basis of Regional priorities. These may include but are not limited to emergency and non-emergency planning & surge support missions, temporary fill-in Operations assignments and orientation and coaching missions. Undertakes Peer Reviews and oversight assessments. On some assignments direct authority over staff, systems and resources may be assigned.

3. Participates in Regional Office planning, coordination, capacity building, monitoring and support activities to Country Offices in operations management areas such as budget planning, VISION rollout, UN Coherence/common services, HACT/DCT management, IPSAS compliance, BCP, ERM/RCSA, audit, policy analysis etc.

4. Contributes and participates in the analysis of regular and specific Country Office reports and preparation of regional management reports. Participates in regional strategic operations planning discussions. Participates in the generation, management and sharing of knowledge on operational and management topics within the region including good practices and lessons learned.

5. Participates as a member of the Regional Office Operations team contributing to the planning and implementation of change management initiatives in the Regional Office, analysis and improvement of work processes and implementation of assigned regional office operational tasks.

Qualification

Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Management or related field*.

Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in office management, especially in the area of human and financial resource planning and administration. Experience in managing and implementing organizational change.

Knowledge of UN and UNICEF programmes and activities important. Negotiation/liaison skills an important asset.

Fluency in English and French required.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Competencies

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.

Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

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 organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-001720. Applications must be received by 27 October 2011.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.