Operations Officer (NO-1), TA, 364 days, #137339, Khartoum - Sudan, ESAR

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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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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. Sudan Country office handles annual budget of approximately US$ 350 million and all transactions such as EZHACT (DCT, Reimbursements and Direct Payments), and liquidations, raising of Fund Commitments, Sales orders, purchase requisitions and individual contracts, are processed by the VISION Hub for the office. VISION-SAP Officer (Business processes) reports to Deputy Representative Operations and is supervising processing of VISION transactions within the benchmarks and in adherence to the policies and procedures with the support of the three VISION-HUB Associates

Under the general supervision of the Finance Specialist and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, you ensure all relevant VISION transactions are undertaken in line with requirements and according to the SOPs. You monitor the functional Role Mapping/Table of Authority/Release strategy of UCO and you manage IRC functions in coordination with sections. You provide support to the unit in all financial transactions related to HACT implementation, with particular focus on ensuring efficiency in all financial transactions for field activities. You contribute to the improvement of available SOPs, the establishment of KPIs, and other workflow documentation.

1. →Provide technical input for the effective and efficient management of VISION transactions processing for the office. Accurate and consistent interpretation and application of VISION/business procedures implemented to support operational work of the office.
2. →Manage and lead the VISION Hub to ensure that the Hub provides timely, accurate transactions in a proactive and client focused manner.
3. →Ensure all transactions are completed within appropriate timeline, with relevant feedback provided to requesting sections/units. Review work distribution within the hub and supervise the Hub staff to ensure effective functioning.
4. →Monitor functional Role Mapping/Table of Authority/Release strategy of SCO and manage IRC functions in coordination with sections.
5. →Review transactions flow and recommend improvements to SOPs for improved efficiency.
6. →Facilitate conduct of HACT and VISION trainings for Sudan and Area Offices, Implementing Partners (IP) and Staff.
7. →Promote VISION Hub to be a Knowledge Lab for the SCO offices. Identify issues concerning transactions and develop and support trainings/orientation sessions/clinics to enhance knowledge and use of VISION and its tools.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD-Operations Officer-NO1.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) 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 1 year 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; information and communication technology; human resources.
  
  
• Skills: Understanding of Results Based Management is a requirement. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

• 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.

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable qualified female 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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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 here.

Advertised: 29 May 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jun 2026 E. Africa Standard Time

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