Senior Operations Officer, P5

JOB SUMMARY

The World Health Organization is recruiting a Senior Operations Officer at P5 level for its Nigeria Country Office in Abuja. The position will advise the Head of Country Office and oversee the delivery of efficient, effective and timely operational services. The fixed-term appointment is for two years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic guidance on country-office operations and administrative management.
• Oversee financial, human-resource, procurement and general administrative services.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, risk management and accountability.
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate and supervise the operations team and support organizational change.
• Ensure operational services enable timely delivery of WHO programmes in Nigeria.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced university degree in finance, management, accountancy, economics, business administration or a related field.
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience.
• At least four years of experience managing teams.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Strong leadership, operational planning, financial management and analytical skills.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit an online application through the official WHO recruitment page linked in this listing.

DEADLINE

4 September 2026. Applicants should follow the closing time displayed on the official WHO portal.