Budget Associate, GS-6, FT Hargeisa, Somalia, Somali Nationals only

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This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be more than 1,546 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

www.unicef.org/somalia

How can you make a difference?

Under general supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the budget associate performs a variety of specialized tasks in support of the preparation, monitoring, and control of the programme budget, involving several different sources of funds and several programmes. In addition, the incumbent performs front office functions for Head of Zone office.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Maintains and prepares zonal office programme budget /resources reports with special focus on programme budget monitoring; analysis of trends on programme budget allocation and utilization by section; and analysis of trends in project agreements for management and decision making.
  • Generates reports on zone office DCTs and status of reporting/liquidations and reimbursements by programme sections. Disseminate the report with programme section, follow-up actions to liquidate the outstanding DCT.
  • Establish and maintains information data base system of zonal office programme coordination containing information on NGOs and INGOs profiles, agreements, partner assessments, check lists, internal and external meeting minutes and other information and documentation relevant to programme coordination and reporting.
  • Assist in coordinating, compiling and consolidating inputs form all programme sections related to zonal reports including weekly updates, staff meetings, and emergency meetings. Compiling inputs from programme sections on various multi-sectoral external documents / reports when required.
  • Coordinate and organizes key zonal office meetings including agenda preparations and circulation; as well as any documents or presentation required for –Zonal management team, heads of programme sections, and all staff meetings. Take minutes as appropriately and follow-up on required action points with relevant staff.
  • Follow-up with programme sections on the preparation and submission of Zonal Quarterly programme implementation plans and Quarterly monitoring plans and arranges meetings to review and discuss progress made these quarterly plans.
  • Receive and Maintain incoming mail and correspondences to the front office and for programme section, log, screen and provide background information, and disseminate to relevant section.
  • Review all documents submitted for approval by CFO including PCAs, project agreements, DCTs, travel authorization, for completeness, consistency with agreed format and processes and to ensure compliance with established rules, policy, and guidelines.
  • Prepare background information, follow-up with relevant section on briefing notes and background materials in collaboration; effectively maintain, develop, and update the office calendar.
  • Arranges appointments with key government officials and departments and maintains supervisor’s calendar, receives high-ranking visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion
  • Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor.

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

  • Completion of secondary education.
  • Knowledge of automated budgeting and accounting systems and of the budget preparation and implementation processes in the organization.
  • A minimum of Six years’ experience in budget or financial-related work.
  • A good knowledge of written and spoken English.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

  • Builds and maintains partnerships
  • Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
  • Drive to achieve results for impact
  • Innovates and embraces change
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity
  • Thinks and acts strategically
  • Works collaboratively

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org