The incumbent will be specifically responsible for:
- Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of
section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF
rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions
for decision and/or follow up.
- Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating
to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of
programme funds.
- Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme
results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans
(AWPs) and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when
necessary.
- Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and
programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to
registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
- Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor
and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient
management and accountability for results.
- Supports capacity development activities related to programme
development by preparing training materials and participating in
exercises.
- Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and
analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety
of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to
facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working
papers and presentations.
- The key results have an impact on the overall performance of
the country office and success in the implementation of project/programme
activities. Accurate programme monitoring and recommendations, data entry
and presentation of information ensure proper programme decision-making
Qualifications
- Education: Completion of secondary education is required,
preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the
work of the organization. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic
institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of
related work experience, or an additional two years with a Master’s
degree.”
- Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or
clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme
support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency
or organization is considered an asset.
- Skills: In-depth knowledge of the administration which
underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including
monitoring and evaluation processes; Strong organizational, planning and
prioritizing skills and abilities; High sense of confidentiality,
initiative and good judgment; Ability to work effectively with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong office management skills; High attention to detail;
Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor
its budget; Good analytical skills; Experience using MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How To Apply
