Chief Field Office, P-4 at UNICEF (UN Children's Fund) – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo

UNICEF is seeking a Chief Field Office (CFO) to manage and lead the total programme commitment of a field office within a country programme. The CFO will represent UNICEF in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, leading and overseeing various program sectors and operational service teams to ensure quality results in line with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation and overall vision. This role operates in a protracted, multi-hazard emergency environment characterized by armed violence, displacement, protection risks, and disease outbreaks.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:
- Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff, and assets.
- Knowledge Management for Programmes.
- Programme Development and Management.
- Optimum Use of Program Funds.
- Programme Monitoring and Evaluations.
- Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach.
- National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability.
- Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community, and Family Levels.
- Partnership, Coordination, and Collaboration.

UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

- Education: Master's or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: At least 8 years of relevant work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area. Substantial experience leading humanitarian response in complex emergencies, including conflict-affected and public-health emergency settings, is required.
- Specific Technical Knowledge Required: Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF; UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines; Methodology of programme/project management; UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies; Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and current UNICEF position and approaches; UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts and natural disasters.