Senior Operations Associate

About the role

UNICEF is opening a new office in Mahajanga, Madagascar and seeks a Senior Operations Associate to coordinate and manage the office’s operational functions. This full‑time position supports the delivery of administrative, financial, and partnership activities that enable UNICEF’s programmes to reach children effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely administrative support to the field office, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist finance services, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of funds.
• Support budget management and facilitate HACT (Humanitarian Accountability) activities.
• Coordinate partnership activities, learning, and capacity‑development initiatives.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, travel, vendor, and grant management as needed.

Required profile

• Completion of secondary education (minimum).
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in administration, operations, financial management, budgeting, procurement, logistics, or related fields.
• Fluency in French; knowledge of another UN language or a local language is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment focused on child rights.
• Professional development and capacity‑building opportunities within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.