United States of America: Director, Administration

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.

Director, Administration

The Director of Administration provides the direct supervisory support to a team responsible for operational and administrative management and support to UNICEF USA headquarters in New York City, and regional offices located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. This position is based in New York.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Directing the Administration Team. Prioritize daily facility issues and effectively delegate responsibilities

• Collaboratively establishing individual staff goals, and managing staff performance to ensure individual and departmental goal achievement

• Providing oversight of the delivery of all Administration services to HQ and Regional Offices, including the Bring Your Own Device program (BYOD)

• Developing metric reports pertaining to maintenance operations and goals

• Managing higher level building maintenance issues

• Executing and managing strategy for negotiating and maintaining facilities service contracts, including but not limited to Elevator, HVAC, Boilers, Pest Control, Waste Removal, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Safety Plans

• Ensuring that facilities are compliant with Federal, State and Local codes and regulations relevant to life safety, OSHA, EPA, & Fire safety. Also ensures that all UNICEF USA policies and procedures are being followed

• Planning and directing construction projects and facilities services operations in NY HQ and Regional offices

• Directing and/or participating in workplace space design planning

• Acting as liaison between UNICEF USA and property management teams (building security, building superintendent, engineering staff, etc.) at New York HQ and Regional offices

• Identifying, recommending, and implementing solutions to create and maintain safe, functional, secure, clean, efficient, economical, and orderly facilities operations

• Develops and manages facility expense budgets, including recommending long-range plans for equipment and capital expenditures

• Acting as a backup to the Travel Associate as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters a plus) and a minimum of ten years related experience overseeing the Maintenance function for a minimum of 5 locations

• Management experience in customer service with a working knowledge of systems, facilities operations (lighting, HVAC and contingency planning) and contemporary office equipment technologies

• Knowledge and experience managing multiple facets of Facilities to include but not limited to cleaning, security, IT

• Strong demonstrated contract negotiation skills

• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong management and strategic leadership skills

• Significant experience managing a budget

• Ability to build relationships and work with a large, diverse group of employees and suppliers

• Solid experience hiring, training and managing diverse groups of people who possess a wide range of skills and abilities

• Must be willing to work non-standard hours when necessary

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition, UNICEF USA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

UNICEF USA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

To Apply- Please Apply Online at: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&cws=1&rid=884