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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to future

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How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job: 

The Finance Specialist reports to the Admin and Finance Manager, P4 for general direction and guidance. The Specialist is responsible for providing support to the Admin and Finance Manager in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources), ensuring compliance of all financial operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity. The Finance Specialist will be required to engage in representational roles and functions on behalf of UNICEF, as assigned during the assignment. Additionally, the Specialist will be required to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Banking Institutions and UN Agencies.

Summary of Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Support to financial planning and management
2. Control of accounts
3. Treasury and cash management
4. Knowledge and capacity building

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD/ TOR -Finance Specialist, NOC

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: 

• Advance university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent or any other comparable   recognized professional qualification or valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution is required.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Experience in a UN system agency or organization, some of which served in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.

• Demonstrated strong financial analytical capabilities is required, including demonstrated ability to prepare periodic financial reports to inform Senior Management’s decision making.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills is required.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgement of managing the workload of a team is required.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills is required.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, across internal and external stakeholders, is required.

• Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.

• Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to review effectiveness of financial management workflows/systems, and identify solutions is an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to manage/lead a team from diverse backgrounds is an asset.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Desirables:

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy announcement is open to internal staff and other UNICEF personnel, including TAs, UNVs, and other personnel; however, priority will be given to staff in abolished posts and internal staff members.

Please note that the flexibility clause shall not be applied to external applicants, including TAs and affiliate staff.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link; https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/589112?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Applications received via ACBAR Job online portal will not be given consideration.

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