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Under general supervision of the Chief of Field Office, performs a variety of specialized tasks in support of the preparation, monitoring, and control of the programme budget, involving several different sources of funds and several programmes. In addition, the incumbent performs front office functions for Head of Zone office

Summary of key accountabilities:

• Maintain and run zone office budget systems with special focus on budget monitoring and preparation of monthly reports on programme budget utilization for use by programme manager and project officers for management and decision making.
• Review agreements and programme budgets including certifying the use of the applicable rates while developing agreements by programmes.
• Maintain office standard rates for reference as and when sections planning/budgeting for training/workshop/PCA/SSFSA.
• Maintain an updated list of all zone office DCTs and status of reporting/liquidations and reimbursements. Forward documents and follow up with USSC on DCTs above the zone office ceilings to ensure timely liquidations.
• Review all agreements for consistency with agreed format and process and then register, and transmit partner profile checklist and power of attorney to USSC – PCU for PROMs Registration and completes all relevant documents including LCC for filing.
• Maintain overall files of the coordination section, including the central filing system of the unit and front office, containing information on NGO and CBO profiles, agreements, partner assessments and check lists, LCC minutes relating to PCAs and other relevant files relevant for programme coordination.
• Receives incoming mail and correspondences to the front office and for other sub –offices, log and screen and provide background information. Coordinate meetings -ZMTs, reviews and takes minutes as appropriately prepare-elated background information for external visits in collaboration with liaison officers. Maintain calendar of the head of the office and updated list of contacts and counterparts.
• Arranges appointments and maintains supervisor’s calendar, receives high-ranking visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion
• Maintains policy, confidential and general management files.
• Keeps lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of ministers, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education.  Knowledge of automated budgeting and accounting systems and of the budget preparation and implementation processes in the organization is a requirement.
• A minimum of six years experience in budget or financial-related work of the organization is required.
• Training in financial management and accounting principles is a requirement. Experience in Front office related support is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and local language is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.