Manufacturing

Operations Manager At Unicef

UNICEF·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
-Closes Sep 28, 2026
  • As a Strategic Business Partner, you will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.

Major Responsibilities

  • Operational Management and Service Delivery
  • Team Leadership and Capacity Building
  • Strategic Planning and Results-Based Management
  • Budget and Financial Management
  • Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management
  • Risk Management, Compliance and Audit
  • Facilities, ICT and Security Management
  • Senior-Level Representation and Operational Advisory

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR- Operations Manager, P-3, TA (364 days).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: An Advanced University Degree (Master's and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function is required or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives 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. Experience in Common Services, Business Operations Strategy and Common Premises management within the Operations Management Team (OMT)
  • Skills: Knowledge of Results Based Management is a requirement, HACT and Microsoft Office applications is required. The role requires strong strategic Operational management, Strategic Planning, Supply & Logistics Management, Financial Management, and Risk Management
  • Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

  • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
  • Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.
  • Experience in audit and investigations, safety and security, grant Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity and Supply Chain Management.
  • Experience in UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
  • Prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable
  • Experience in working with corporate ERPs and IPSAS.
  • Experience in supporting client-oriented work units is an asset
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Key skills

MBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

UNICEF

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

September 28, 2026

Created

September 21, 2026

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