UNICEF
Deputy Representative Operations (P-4), TA (6 months), #138048, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR
- Duty station
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Country / area
- Benin
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Title
- Deputy Representative Operations (P-4), TA (6 months), #138048, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- Benin
- Deadline
- 28 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
- Closes
- 7/28/2026, 10:55:00 PM
About this role
The Deputy Representative Operations (P-4) serves as a strategic business partner within the Senior Management Team of a UNICEF country office in Benin. Reporting to the Head of Office (D1/P5), this role is responsible for assuring the optimal use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities, and goals to deliver results for children. The incumbent supports the Head of Office in managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes, while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance overall office performance. This is a temporary assignment (TA) of six months duration, located in Cotonou, Benin. The role requires a professional capable of handling complex operational management within a large UNICEF country office setting, ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to organizational standards.
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- Min. experience
- Not stated in the provided text.
- Required degree
- Not stated in the provided text.
The Operations function is a strategic Business Partner role within the Senior Management Team, assuring the best use of UNICEF assets in alignment with sound management practices, office priorities and goals to deliver results for children. You will support the Head of the Office on managing the office and monitoring operations and programmes as needed while providing advice on best and innovative management practices to enhance office performance.You, as a Deputy Representative, Operations, at the P4/NOD level, will work in a large UNICEF country office, reporting to the Head of Office at D1/P5 level for general supervision and management. Location: Benin Deadline: 28 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
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