Operations Manager (Internal Control), P-3, Dhaka

Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent is responsible for establishing standards and procedures to reduce illegal, unethical and improper conduct for ensuring these standards are communicated and institutionalized throughout the Office, and for monitoring the Office's compliance with these standards and procedures. He serves the senior management by reporting on the Office's compliance efforts and providing guidance on compliance matters. He will provide a support to other country offices in the Region on risk mitigation measures as and when required. Key Expected Result: Within the context of a large office with annual programme throughput of $80 million and consisting of over 200 staff, responsible for all risk management activities, as follows:

Analysis -Analyze the Office's existing compliance policies and procedures including workflow processes in relation with the local working conditions and recommend measures for improvement.

-Analyze cause and effect of policy changes as necessary and brief the Chief of Operations/Representative on the feasibility and appropriateness to local conditions.

-Policy development and capacity building

-Consider modification of internal policies and procedures to reduce the likelihood that similar violations will occur, and plan the implementation of changes as necessary.

-Development of new internal policies and guidelines if necessary based on a need analysis.

-Design and lead in developing a plan working with Human Resources and others as appropriate for organizing training programs for staff whose functions or responsibilities involve compliance with standards of conduct, including introductory training for new staff and ongoing training for all staff.

-Continuous support, advice and guidance to management and staff.

Implementation and monitoring -Establish relevant control mechanism.

-Monitor compliance with all the operational systems and procedures i.e. workflow processes, activities of all the sections in the office to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities in all the functional areas in the office and establish relevant internal controls.

-Undertake regular visits to zone offices to establish and/or conduct monitoring and evaluation of systems and procedures and the adherence to rules and regulations, and training and guidance. Prepares trip reports to the Chief of Operations on relevant functional areas.

-Establish a system for uniform response to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and UNICEF's code of conduct.

-Follow up and reporting

-Advise on disciplinary or corrective actions in response to violations, as appropriate, to senior management.

-Advise the office on proper reporting of violations to law enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.

-Follow-up on audit recommendations to make sure they are implemented and deviations previously identified by auditors are not recurring

-Provide support to other country offices in the Region on risk mitigation measures as and when required.

-Ensure accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of information, and reports to the Chief of Operations.

-Provide reports on a regular basis and, as directed or requested, keep the senior management informed of the progress of compliance efforts.

Qualification: Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly related technical field(s). Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in audit, finance management and office administration, some of which should be at the international level.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset. Working knowledge of the local language (Bangla) is an asset.

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.

This is an extension of the application deadline to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not re-apply as their original application will be duly considered.

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 organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading childrens 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-2013-001145. Applications must be received by 8 July 2013.

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.