Opportunité d’Emploi au sein de l’UNICEF en Finlande

Operations Officer (Programme Effectiveness)

Localisation : Helsinki, Finlande
Type de contrat : Appointment Temporaire, initialement 3 mois
Numéro du poste : #132376

À propos de l’UNICEF

UNICEF opère dans plus de 190 pays et territoires pour sauver des vies d’enfants, défendre leurs droits, et les aider à réaliser leur potentiel, de la petite enfance à l’adolescence. L’organisation se distingue par son engagement profond envers les droits de chaque enfant, jugeant cette mission comme un appel et non seulement comme un emploi. À travers diverses opportunités de développement personnel et professionnel, UNICEF favorise l’épanouissement de ses employés tout en répondant à une mission enrichissante.

Contexte Stratégique

Le rôle d’Operations Officer (Programme Effectiveness) est crucial, servant de liaison entre la mise en œuvre des programmes et le soutien opérationnel. Cette fonction garantit que les résultats des programmes reposent sur une planification opérationnelle solide, une prise de décision éclairée par les risques, et la conformité avec les politiques et standards de l’organisation.

Responsabilités Principales

Les principales responsabilités de ce poste incluent :

• Faciliter les services dans des domaines fonctionnels variés tels que la gestion financière, l’administration, et la logistique.
• Coordonner avec les points focaux RH pour soutenir les processus d’intégration et les arrangements administratifs pour les nouveaux employés.
• Promouvoir l’utilisation de *outils numériques* et d’analytique de données pour le suivi des programmes.
• Soutenir la planification HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) durant les processus de programmation.
• Évaluer les besoins opérationnels et proposer des solutions favorisant un rapport qualité-prix.
• Faciliter la gestion des locaux en mettant l’accent sur l’accessibilité inclusive et la durabilité écologique.
• Apporter un soutien lors des audits internes et externes.

Exigences et Qualifications

Éducation : Diplôme universitaire (Bachelor) dans un des domaines suivants :

• Gestion d’entreprise
• Gestion financière
• Comptabilité
• Finance publique
• Fonctions opérationnelles (logistique, ressources humaines, etc.)

Expérience : Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience dans la gestion opérationnelle, incluant des domaines tels que la gestion budgétaire et la logistique. Une expérience au sein d’une agence des Nations Unies ou dans un contexte humanitaire est un atout.

Compétences Complémentaires :

• Intelligence émotionnelle
• Gestion de la complexité et du changement

Valeurs et Engagement

UNICEF repose sur des valeurs fondamentales telles que le respect, l’intégrité, et l’inclusion. L’organisation encourage tous les candidats, indépendamment de leur genre, nationalité ou statut, à postuler. Des initiatives telles que des congés parentaux rémunérés et des adaptations pour les personnes en situation de handicap illustrent cet engagement.

Processus de Sélection

Les candidats seront soumis à une vérification rigoureuse de leurs antécédents, incluant la vérification de leurs qualifications académiques et de leur expérience professionnelle. L’obtention d’une autorisation médicale et d’un visa par le pays hôte est requise pour les postes de l’UNICEF.

Comment Postuler

Pour explorer cette opportunité passionnante et faire une différence pour les enfants du monde entier, postulez dès maintenant ici.

Date limite de candidature : 30 juin 2025
Date de publication : 24 juin 2025

Pour en savoir plus sur UNICEF, ses valeurs et ses engagements, visitez le site officiel de l’organisation. Ce poste constitue une opportunité enrichissante d’œuvrer au sein d’une institution dédiée à la protection et à la défense des droits des enfants à l’échelle mondiale.

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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:51:24 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : Unicef

📍 Lieu : Suomi

💼 Intitulé du poste : Operations Officer (Programme Effectiveness), P2, Office of Innovation, Helsinki, Finland, post #132376 (Temporary Appointment), initially 3 months

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child, innovationThe fundamental and primary mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does – in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life – in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions – her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in child survival, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens – addressing inequity – not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.Strategic office context:The Operations Officer (Programme Effectiveness) plays a pivotal cross-functional role in supporting the efficient, effective, and accountable delivery of UNICEF’s programmes. The role serves as a strategic bridge between programme implementation and operational support, ensuring that programme results are underpinned by sound operational planning, risk-informed decision-making, and compliance with corporate policies and standards.This role assures the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children.How can you make a difference?

• Facilitating services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, and safety and security.
• Coordinate with HR focal points as needed to support, onboarding processes, and administrative arrangements for new staff.
• Enhance partnership oversight and promote the use of digital tools and data analytics for programme monitoring and continuous improvement. Including the HACT framework and contribute to results-based management with implementing partnership (IP) management
• Support to HACT planning during the programming process
• Support to implementation of assurance activities
• Understanding business needs for the office, to propose viable solutions aimed at value for money.
• Providing regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the office.
• Supporting the management of office premises and facilities with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises.
• Supporting the section during external and internal audit reviews, contributing with audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
• Facilitating business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…Minimum requirements:Education: A University Degree (Bachelor’s) in one of the following areas is required:

• Business management
• Financial management
• Accounting
• Public Finance
• Related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.)
• A professional license from internationally recognized institutions is an asset.

Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management

• Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
• Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
• Experience working in or supporting innovation, agile teams, or non-traditional programme models is a strong asset.
• Understanding of Results Based Management is a requirement.
• Experience in supporting successful client-oriented work units is an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Other skills

• Emotional Intelligence
• Managing complexity and change

Desirables:Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2)(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2)(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (2)(4) Innovates and embraces change (2)(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)(6) Thinks and acts strategically (2)(7) Works collaboratively with others (2)(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people (1)Familiarize yourself with and its different levels.UNICEF is committed to , and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage .UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from a UN system agency, large private or public company, are encouraged to apply.Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found .Advertised: 24 Jun 2025 FLE Daylight Time
Deadline: 30 Jun 2025 FLE Daylight Time

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