L’UNICEF travaille dans certains des endroits les plus difficiles du monde, pour atteindre les enfants les plus défavorisés du monde. Pour sauver leur vie. Pour défendre leurs droits. Pour les aider à réaliser leur potentiel.
Dans 190 pays et territoires, nous travaillons pour chaque enfant, partout, chaque jour, afin de construire un monde meilleur pour tous.
Et nous n’abandonnons jamais.
Pour chaque enfant, la santé.
Poste 1 : Budget Officer (P-2), TA (5 months), Kinshasa, DRC (Open for non-DRC nationals only
The incumbent will support the country office team in preparing outbreak and planned activities budgets, proposals and reports, streamlined structures and processes, ensure funds utilization is in-line with donor approval, responsible for grants management and close monitoring of funds with knowledge of quality assurance, support on timely submission of expenditures and donors reports to HQ and donors, so that UNICEF’s financial accountability is not jeopardized at this critical stage in the programme.
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Budget Specialist of finance unit and second supervision of Health Manager and in close collaboration with the National Polio Coordinator, the staff will:
- Support on planning and coordination of financial mapping for planned and outbreak response polio activities .
- Work with field offices and health/Immunization section at national level to develop biannual polio workplans and associated budgets .
- Responsible for polio grants management, includes contributions review, timely allocations of funds to right outputs and field offices, monitor and complies DRC country office planned and outbreak grants expenditures report and conduct variance financial analysis of grants utilization at national and field office level for senior management review and timely submission to Polio finance team in HQ.
- Monitor field offices’ budgets and workplans based on donor approval and approved allocation, assess implementation using data reflected in VISION and other sources for increased financial transparency.
- Prepare detail budget in coordination with country office technical team for donor proposals and finalization, incorporating financial gaps and cash flow analyses {if required}, to prioritize funding approval.
- Support field offices to improve grants management and efficient administrative syst em.
- Initiate tailored donor reports, liaising with technical team at national and field offices, and provide quality assurance of all financial and programmatic inputs given in the report before final submission to the donor.
- Provide technical assistance to field offices to increase capacity and understanding of UNICEF financial system and reporting requirements.
- Provide periodic operational support to national and field offices polio teams, specifically for year-end closure and if any, internal audit preparation activities.
- Responsible to keep track of polio approved budget/ceiling of each year and ensure funds request should be within the approved ceiling of the year for each GPEI approved budget category for DRC country office and utilization will be plan accordingly.
- Provide technical support in the management of all other grants in the health section.
- Assist on regular donor coordination related finance matters.Proactively identify and investigate issues that may arise and take corrective actions required to ensure timely disbursement of funds, smooth implementation and accurate reporting.
- Liaise with counterparts internally and externally to collaborate, support analyses and reporting on GPEI funding disbursed for planned and outbreak response activities.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A first university degree in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Economics is required. A higher qualification will be an added advantage with a preference for numerical discipline.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in managing donor funded projects and financial management or related field.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Demonstrable problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking.
- Strong organizational, planning and coordination skills. Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to articulate and present ideas both in written presentation and orally to senior management as well as external audience.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment to meet deadlines.
- Professional, positive demeanor with collaborative, team and service-oriented attitude.
- Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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 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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Poste 2 : Vacancy Announcement, C4D Officer, NO-B, TA
In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children’s rights in partnership with government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally – click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/.
How Can You Make a Difference?
The C4D Officer provides technical and operational support to the Chief of C4D, C4D Specialists, and other C4D colleagues by planning, implementing, monitoring a variety of C4D initiatives and activities to promote community engagement and participation, and measurable social and behavioral change, requiring the application of technical and theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete tasks.
Broad responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
- Contribute to and participate in conducting research and analysis of Behavioural, social, and cultural aspects in the country/region.
- Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information.
- Collaborate and/or consult with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to research, develop, and produce evidence-based strategies to ensure community engagement and participation, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
- Support the implementation of C4D activities
- Develop and enhance strong partnerships with community groups, leaders, and other partners in the community and civil society for the promotion of participation in social and Behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.
- Capacity-building support
- Monitoring and knowledge management
- Budget planning and management of programme funds
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced University degree in the social/behavioral sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Communication Studies, and Health Education) or any other relevant field.
- Training in social and behavior change and social research would be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social behavior change programMEs, including 2 years of practical experience in the adaptation and application of C4D processes to specific programmes.
- Fluency in English and the local working language of the duty station will be considered an asset
Core competencies
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
- Works Collaboratively with others (2)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
- Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
Functional Competencies:
- Persuading and influencing (1)
- Applying technical expertise (1)
- Learning and researching (2)
- Planning and organizing (2)
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- Qualified Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
- During the recruitment process, we test candidates following a competency framework. Familiarize with our competency framework and its different levels: https://uni.cf/Competencies
- 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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
- UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, appearance, socio-economic status, ability, age, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, to apply to become a part of the organization. More information on UNICEF’s commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://uni.cf/InclusiveUNICEF.
