UNICEF

Operations Manager, NOC, FT, #010222, Algiers, Algeria - MENA

Duty station
🇩🇿 Algeria
Country / area
Algeria
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 11 days Source: 23:55, Jun 15, 2026 Africa/Algiers

About this role

The Operations Manager leads the operational functions of UNICEF's country office in Algeria, managing a team of approximately 33 staff across headquarters in Algiers and a field office in Tindouf. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial management, information and communication technologies (ICT), procurement, and administrative operations in alignment with national, regional, and global organizational strategies. The role involves contributing to strategic decision-making and overall performance of the UNICEF country office. The position reports directly to the UNICEF Representative in Algeria and requires strong leadership and operational management capabilities.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years operational management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Fluency in French and English

Nice to have

  • Experience in humanitarian settings
  • Knowledge of UN systems
  • Project management skills

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operational management in humanitarian or development contexts.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
Languages
French English

En tant que Responsable des opérations du bureau pays de l’UNICEF en Algérie (environ 33 employés), avec un bureau principal à Alger et un bureau de terrain à Tindouf, vous assurez la gestion efficace, rentable et sécurisée des opérations afin de soutenir l’administration, la gestion et la mise en œuvre du programme de coopération de l’UNICEF en Algérie. Sous la supervision directe du Représentant de l’UNICEF en Algérie, vous gérez les fonctions opérationnelles du bureau, notamment les finances, les technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC), la gestion des approvisionnements et l’administration, conformément aux stratégies et plans définis par l’organisation aux niveaux national, régional et mondial. En tant que membre de l’équipe de direction du pays, vous contribuez aux décisions stratégiques du bureau de l’UNICEF en Algérie et participez activement à son orientation et à sa performance globales. Location: Algeria Deadline: 15 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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