Associate; G-, Operations Team o​/p

Operations Associate (G-6), FT, #, Division of People and Culture, Operations Team, Istanbul (For Turkish nationals only)

Job no: 595696
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Türkiye
Division/Equivalent: Operations
School/Unit: Division of People and Culture
Department/Office: Operations Team o/p Istanbul
Categories: Operations

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For every child, the right to a Champion

The fundamental 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 the health, 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.

The position of Operations Associate at the G-6 level is located in Division of People and Culture, Istanbul and reports to the Operation Officer, P-2. The Operations Associate is accountable for both specialized and procedural communications, operational and administrative support services.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Management, and close coordination with the Chief-ITM, the Operations Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of procedural and specialized administrative tasks for the respective sections within the Division of People and Culture Istanbul and Budapest offices, requiring in-depth knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies.

• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of the Division, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow-up.
• Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination of the position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
• Prepares and maintains records, documents, and control plans for the budget monitoring of project/ programme implementation.
• Supports monitoring funds, allocations and utilization.

• Facilitates the processing of contracts and Long-Term Agreements for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the division. This includes communicating with consultants in gathering documentation and…