Chief Field Office, P-4

UNICEF is seeking a Chief Field Office (CFO), P-4, for its operations in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. This role is crucial for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office within a country programme, representing UNICEF in Bunia and overseeing various program sectors and operational service teams. The position operates in a challenging humanitarian context, requiring leadership in response across Ituri and supporting operational coherence with neighboring areas.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. This is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate culture with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children in complex emergencies, we encourage you to apply now.

Company Overview

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.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Level: P-4
• Duty Station: Bunia

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the total programme commitment of a field office.
• Represent UNICEF in Bunia and lead/oversee program sectors and operational service teams.
• Ensure the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation and country programme management plan.
• Provide area-based leadership for UNICEF’s response in Ituri and support operational coherence with neighboring areas.
• Manage UNICEF presence, staff, and assets effectively.
• Drive rights-based and results-based programme management approaches.

Requirements

• Education: A Master 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 is required.
• Skills: Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF; UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines; Methodology of programme/project management; Knowledge of global human rights issues relating to children and women; UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches; Gender equality and diversity awareness.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French are required.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and communities.
• Work in a diverse and passionate culture.
• Support for staff well-being and work-life balance.