Stretch Assignment Deputy Representative Operations P4, Monrovia (3 Months, Hybrid- first month remote, then in person)

UNICEF Liberia Country Office invites expressions of interest from motivated and results-driven staff members seeking a rewarding stretch assignment opportunity to temporarily serve as Deputy Representative, Operations (P-4) for a period of up to three months, pending recruitment of the post holder.

This assignment offers a unique opportunity to broaden leadership experience and contribute meaningfully to UNICEF Liberia during the crucial early phase of its 2026-2030 Country Programme. The selected candidate will help drive operational excellence, strengthen management systems and business processes, and support the office in delivering on its commitments to children. As a member of the senior management team, the incumbent will gain exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership while helping position the office for successful programme implementation and sustained impact.

Under the supervision of the Representative, the purpose of this assignment is to provide interim Deputy Representative Operations’ support to UNICEF Liberia Country Office during a period of staffing transition.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Deputy Representative Operations, serves as a strategic business partner and deputy for the Representative, ensuring effective management of office operations and advising on innovative and best management practices that enhance organizational performance.

The incumbent will provide leadership and oversight across key operational functions, ensuring the optimal use of UNICEF resources and assets while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards. The role plays a critical part in enabling programme delivery through efficient, agile, and forward-looking operational support.

Strategic Operations will accomplish this by:

• Leading by example and supporting the Head of Office on managing the office.
• Managing services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, human resources, and safety and security and convening the other functions to arrive at a unified vision.
• Ensuring processes are in place to identify, promote and empower the potential in staff through career development, opportunities for stretch assignments and succession planning.
• Acting as member of the Country and Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risk, governance systems and policies perspective in management discussions, and promoting results-based management.
• Understanding business needs for the Country Programme, to anticipate challenges, propose viable solutions, provide creative and innovative ideas aimed at a solution- focused approach to include value for money strategies, all underpinned by quality assurance measures.
• Leveraging technology for results and programme accountabilities, making effective adoption of tools, and promoting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls.
• Guiding Supply and Logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including procurement of fit for purpose products and services, and providing advisory support to governments, national systems, and partners on supply chain management.
• Leveraging governance, systems, and tools to provide regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the country.
• Leading on facility management with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises.
• Overseeing business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention.

Fluency in English is required.

Funding arrangement
This is a temporary development opportunity and there will be no changes to the staff member’s status (position number, level, etc.).

The Office will cover the ticket for economy class travel and 100% of the UN DSA rate during the first 30 days, and 50% DSA for the remaining time.

Interested UNICEF staff should discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and seek the approval of their management before applying.

Candidates considered potentially well-matched for the stretch assignment will be contacted for an informal interview. Supervisors may also be contacted for references.

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 Greenwich Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2026 Greenwich Standard Time

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