Operations Specialist (Temporary)

A Operations Specialist (Temporary) position is currently open at UNICEF with the duty station in Baidoa. The role requires a skilled individual with 5 - 6 years of experience in Operation Affairs or a related field. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Mar, 02 deadline. Job no: 591236Contract type: Temporary AppointmentDuty Station: Baidoa (Baydhabo)Location: SomaliaCategories: Operations 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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Commitment How can you make a difference? As a Strategic Business Partner, the incumbent 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. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks. Facilitating services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, human resources, and safety and security. Supporting the line manager to implement career development, opportunities for staff; Acting as a member of the Country and Senior Management Teams, representing the organizational risks, governance systems and policies, and promoting results based management. Understanding business needs for the of f ice, to anticipate challenges, propose viable/creative solutions aimed at value for === Skills & Qualifications === Minimum requirements Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Administration, Info. Technology, Business Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project Management and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Operations,Financial Management, Operations Support, Budget, Financial Management, Facilities Management, Administration, Supply and Logistics, Information and Communications Technology, Human Resources, Safety and Security. and any other related fields. Skills: Risk Management, Reporting, Resource Planning, Value for Money, IPSAS, ERPs, SAP. Language Requirements: English on a proficient/fluent level. Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) and/or knowledge of local language --- About Baidoa --- Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Baydhabo • Ku-meel-gaar • Shaqo Cusub

Minimum requirements Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Administration, Info. Technology, Business Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project Management and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Operations,Financial Management, Operations Support, Budget, Financial Management, Facilities Management, Administration, Supply and Logistics, Information and Communications Technology, Human Resources, Safety and Security. and any other related fields. Skills: Risk Management, Reporting, Resource Planning, Value for Money, IPSAS, ERPs, SAP. Language Requirements: English on a proficient/fluent level. Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) and/or knowledge of local language Somali. Previous experience with Audit, Investigations, Grant Management, Risk and Fundraising. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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: 23 Feb 2026 E. Africa Standard TimeDeadline: 02 Mar 2026 E. Africa Standard Time Apply on employer site Apply at: https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories