Global Operations Specialist

4 days ago


Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey UN Women Full time
Overview

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, commonly known as UN Women, is a global champion for women and girls. Our mission is to empower women and promote gender equality around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Operations Specialist to join our team in the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO). The successful candidate will provide leadership and advice on all aspects of office management and operations, ensuring the smooth functioning and results-oriented management of operations in the Regional Office.

The Global Operations Specialist will report to the ECARO Deputy Regional Director and be responsible for strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and common services, consistent with UN and UN Women rules and regulations. Additionally, they will act as the Security Focal Point and oversee the provision of goods and services for offices and projects following established corporate procedures.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level, in office management, operations or finance. They will also have excellent knowledge of operation, finance, procurement, human resources, ICT, and security systems and processes, particularly in the UN system. Strong negotiation skills, excellent IT skills, and the ability to handle confidential information are essential for this role.

The Global Operations Specialist will lead business process mapping and establish internal standard operating procedures in all areas of the Operations Team's functions in the Regional Office and Country Offices. They will also oversee and monitor implementation of corporate, budget, financial, procurement, and HR policies and systems, ensuring compliance with IPSAS accounting standards.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.



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