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Job organizational context:
The Programme Associate on the G-6 stage will assist the Education Section in executing the general monetary and operational features of the programme implementation. The incumbent may also have to work with different sections similar to Supply, Budget Management, Finance, HACT and different programme colleagues to make sure compliance with UNICEF procedures.
Purpose for the job:
Under the supervision and steerage of the Education Specialist, the programme affiliate helps the Education Section by means of offering a variety of procedural, administrative, and operational assist in creating, implementing, executing and monitoring their nation programme, making certain efficient and well timed supply that’s per UNICEF guidelines and rules.
Summary of key features/accountabilities:
- Facilitating the event of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by offering info and drafting chosen sections of it.
- Ensuring the well timed and correct recording and administrative processing of presidency & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct money transfers (DCTs).
- Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for money and provides and informing team-members on the standing.
- Helping conduct common spot checks of associate’s tasks to evaluate their monetary record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting programs.
- Monitoring and monitoring the environment friendly distribution of provides which are required for efficient programme supply.
- Supporting the programme part in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information and knowledge from quite a lot of sources on topic issues related to the work of the part to facilitate programme supply in addition to preparation of reviews, working papers and shows.
- Carrying out transactions in VISION making certain programme outcomes, actions and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per part revisions when obligatory.
- Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related gadgets for his/her part together with however not restricted to registering grant allotments and monitoring expiring programme grants.
- Preparing monitoring and reporting info for supervisor and group on agreed efficiency indicators to drive extra environment friendly administration and accountability for outcomes.
- Regularly monitoring budgets and monetary expenditures of part by using relevant instruments, making certain compliance with UNICEF guidelines and rules, preserving supervisor knowledgeable and suggested on actions for resolution and/or comply with up.
- Helping put together periodic or ad-hoc monetary reviews regarding nation workplace and donors to assist the workplace in optimizing use of programme funds.
- Supports capability improvement actions associated to programme improvement by getting ready coaching supplies and taking part in workout routines.
If you want to know extra about this place, please evaluation the whole Job Description right here: 
To qualify as an advocate for each child you should have…
Minimum necessities:
Education: Completion of secondary training is required, ideally supplemented by technical or college programs associated to the work of the group
Work Experience:
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A minimal of six years of administrative or clerical work expertise is required.
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Prior expertise in programme assist features is an asset.
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Relevant expertise in a UN system company or group is taken into account as an asset.
Skills:
- In-depth information of the administration which underpins UNICEF nation workplace programme/mission operations, together with monitoring and analysis processes.
- Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing expertise and skills.
- High sense of confidentiality, initiative and logic.
- Ability to work successfully with folks of various nationwide and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong workplace administration expertise.
- High consideration to element.
- Ability to successfully handle the part’s materials sources and monitor its funds.
- Good analytical expertise.
- Experience utilizing MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and different UNICEF software program similar to SharePoint
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Developing nation work expertise and/or familiarity with emergency.
For each Child, you reveal…
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 put up are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and moral consciousness
(3) Drive to attain outcomes for affect
(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 totally different ranges.
UNICEF is dedicated to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, no matter gender, nationality, non secular or ethnic background, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to turn into a part of the group. To create a extra inclusive office, UNICEF provides paid parental go away, breastfeeding breaks, and affordable lodging for individuals with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages using versatile working preparations. Click here to study 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 embody those that have long-term bodily, psychological, mental, or sensory impairments which, in interplay with numerous limitations, 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 staff with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we offer reasonable accommodation for work-related assist necessities of candidates and staff with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen bodily and digital accessibility. If you’re an applicant with a incapacity who wants digital accessibility assist in finishing the net application, please submit your request by means of the accessibility e mail button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to youngsters (individuals underneath 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and targets of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based mostly 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 youngsters. All chosen candidates will, subsequently, endure rigorous reference and background checks, and might be anticipated to stick to those requirements and rules. Background checks will embody the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Selected candidates could also be required to offer 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 might 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 should be inoculated as required or obtain a medical exemption from the related division of the UN. Otherwise, the choice might be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration within the employment of the workers is the need of securing the best requirements of effectivity, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s lively dedication to range and inclusion is important to ship the very best outcomes for youngsters. For this place, eligible and appropriate feminine candidates are inspired to apply.
Government staff who’re thought of for employment with UNICEF are usually required to resign from their authorities positions earlier than taking on an project with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the best to withdraw a proposal of appointment, with out compensation, if a visa or medical clearance isn’t obtained, or obligatory inoculation necessities will not be met, inside an affordable interval for any purpose.
UNICEF doesn’t cost a processing payment at any stage of its recruitment, choice, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and coaching). UNICEF is not going to ask for candidates’ checking account info.
All UNICEF positions are marketed, and solely shortlisted candidates might be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of. An inner candidate performing on the stage of the put up within the related purposeful space, or an inner/exterior candidate within the corresponding Talent Group, could also be chosen, if appropriate for the put up, with out evaluation of different candidates.
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Programme Associate, G-6, FT, Freetown, Sierra Leone #00131223 (For Sierra Leone nationals solely)
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