Chief Field Office (P-4), Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo

About the role

UNICEF is recruiting a Chief Field Office (CFO) to lead its field office in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations, the CFO manages and leads the total programme commitment of the field office, representing UNICEF and overseeing the various programme sectors and operational service teams so that quality results are delivered in line with the country programme management plan and the Representative's vision. The role operates in a protracted, multi-hazard emergency environment characterised by armed violence, large-scale displacement, severe protection risks, recurrent disease outbreaks, constrained humanitarian access, community mistrust and disruption of essential services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and lead the field office's presence, staff and assets
• Lead programme development, management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management for programmes
• Ensure optimum use of programme funds and apply a rights-based, results-based approach
• Support national and local capacity building and sustainability
• Advocate for children's rights at national, community and family levels
• Provide area-based leadership for UNICEF's response across Ituri, and support operational coherence with Haut-Uélé and adjoining outbreak and displacement corridors when delegated

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, international relations, public administration, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development or another relevant technical field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or a related area
• Substantial experience leading humanitarian response in complex emergencies, including conflict-affected and public-health emergency settings
• Fluency in English and French; knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is desirable
• Experience in a developing country, a UN agency or humanitarian access and security risk-informed programme management is highly desirable

Required skills

• Rights-based and results-based programming in UNICEF, and knowledge of UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines
• Methodology of programme and project management, and knowledge of UNICEF's goals, policies and strategies
• Knowledge of global human rights issues relating to children and women, and of UNICEF's emergency programme policies
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
• UNICEF competencies such as partnership building, strategic thinking, managing ambiguity and leading people