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For each child, hope
The Regional Programme Planning group offers assist to the Regional Office and Country Offices in relation to planning, monitoring and administration programs, processes and coordination, for the efficient supply of outlined outcomes. It additionally oversees the programme finances planning and monitoring operate, together with as a core member of the Regional Office Budget Advisory Group. The Budget Officer reviews to and works beneath the steerage and supervision of the Regional Chief of Programme and Planning, in coordination with the Deputy Regional Director. The incumbent receives minimal supervision and is predicted to debate vital points and programs of motion and information the senior administration when distinctive measures are mandatory.
How are you able to make a difference?
Summary of key capabilities/accountabilities:
- Budget Planning and Monitoring:
- Ensure that an efficient programme finances planning course of is in place to formulate and ship on the Annual Works Plans in alignment with the general UNICEF budgetary framework.
- Monitor and report successfully on pipeline funding and earnings projections and its administration.
- Develops alerts/KPIs to spotlight funding gaps and their influence on each programme and staffing prices.
- Analysis:
- Provide common evaluation and suggestions to administration on the general LACRO utilization of funds, together with expenditure patterns and price drivers to make sure sustainability.
- Maintain an summary of the monetary necessities and circumstances of all grants and assist programme groups with efficient processes and technical steerage to make sure allocations (and reallocations), full fund utilization, high quality administration and compliance.
- Ensure on quarterly foundation reconciliation of all grants and supply evaluation and associated critiques.
- Review finances tables in donor proposals and reviews to make sure accuracy.
- Prepare reviews to be shared with the Programme group, administration and the Budget Advisory Group.
- Capacity constructing:
- Develop capability of employees within the RO and the area to make sure optimum finances planning, administration, and monitoring.
The Budget Officer will:
- Act as point of interest for contribution administration and monitoring in all issues referring to the a number of grants and contributions obtained by the RO, with a concentrate on programmes, together with emergencies.
- Establish strong programs and procedures to observe and report on the usage of funds, in cooperation with programmes and operations.
- Guide Advisers and the Output Managers on any conditionalities and efficient use of the assets, together with guaranteeing that tips, insurance policies, guidelines, laws and procedures are absolutely understood and accurately utilized.
- Coordinate with the senior administration, Output managers, and Advisers to make sure well timed utilization of funds; carefully monitor due dates for any monetary reviews and deadlines for utilization of all contributions.
- Conduct strategic evaluation to tell regional workplace administration and ROMT decision-making, and perform any particular research and evaluation requested by administration to programme and finances, together with applicable suggestions. Participate within the assessment of programme reviews and donor proposals/reviews for administration, finances critiques, programme evaluation, the Regional Office Annual Report, and the RMT, amongst others.
- Work in shut collaboration with the Partnerhips and PFP on donor evaluation, funding tendencies and so forth.
- Work in shut collaboration with the Budget Officer in Operations and the Regional Chief of Operations for the monetary planning course of for the preparation of the ROMP.
- Perform different related duties as wanted.
To qualify as an advocate for each child you’ll have…
Minimum necessities:
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Education:
A college diploma in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Accounting or one other related technical subject is required.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years of progressively accountable expertise is required in a number of of the next areas: contribution administration, finances, or monetary administration. Good command of excel is a requirement.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Desirables:
- Developing nation work expertise and/or familiarity with emergency.
For each Child, you display…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin every thing we do and the way we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this submit are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and moral consciousness
(3) Drive to attain outcomes for influence
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize your self with our competency framework and its completely different ranges.
UNICEF is dedicated to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, non secular or ethnic background, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to turn out to be a part of the group. To create a extra inclusive office, UNICEF provides paid parental go away, breastfeeding breaks, and cheap lodging for individuals with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the usage of versatile working preparations. Click here to be taught extra about versatile work preparations, well-being, and advantages.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), individuals with disabilities embrace those that have long-term bodily, psychological, mental, or sensory impairments which, in interplay with numerous obstacles, could hinder their full and efficient participation in society on an equal foundation with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has dedicated to extend the variety of workers with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we offer reasonable accommodation for work-related assist necessities of candidates and workers with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen bodily and digital accessibility. If you might be an applicant with a incapacity who wants digital accessibility assist in finishing the web application, please submit your request via the accessibility electronic mail button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to kids (individuals beneath 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination primarily based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, non secular or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is dedicated to advertise the safety and safeguarding of all kids. All chosen candidates will, subsequently, bear rigorous reference and background checks, and will likely be anticipated to stick to those requirements and ideas. Background checks will embrace the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to supply extra info to conduct a background check, and chosen candidates with disabilities could also be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their incapacity confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are topic to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host nation of the responsibility station is required for IP positions and will likely be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments can also be topic to inoculation (vaccination) necessities, together with towards SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be chosen for a place with UNICEF, you both have to be inoculated as required or obtain a medical exemption from the related division of the UN. Otherwise, the choice will likely be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration within the employment of the employees is the need of securing the very best requirements of effectivity, competence, and integrity.
Government workers who’re thought-about for employment with UNICEF are usually required to resign from their authorities positions earlier than taking over an task with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the fitting to withdraw a proposal of appointment, with out compensation, if a visa or medical clearance will not be obtained, or mandatory inoculation necessities should not met, inside an affordable interval for any cause.
UNICEF doesn’t cost a processing price at any stage of its recruitment, choice, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and coaching). UNICEF won’t ask for candidates’ checking account info.
All UNICEF positions are marketed, and solely shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted and advance to the subsequent stage of the choice course of. An inner candidate performing on the stage of the submit within the related useful space, or an inner/exterior candidate within the corresponding Talent Group, could also be chosen, if appropriate for the submit, with out evaluation of different candidates.
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