Budget Associate, GS-6, Georgetown, Guyana

Contract

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. More about G-6 contracts.

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, a fair chance

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context: The Specific Job Profile for the Budget Associate at the G-6 level is to be used in Guyana/Suriname Country Office, in support of all programme areas under the supervision of the Deputy Representative who is at a level P-4, with a special focus on supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF programme budget for Guyana/Suriname.

Purpose for the job: Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, performs a variety of specialized tasks to support analysis, preparation, monitoring, guidance and control of the programme budget, involving several different sources of funds for the Country Office including performance indicators.

How can you make a difference?

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Assist in the preparation, consolidation, timely maintenance and monitoring of the Budget under the Country Programme inclusive of: information on cash inputs for effective programme delivery, appropriate coding, financial analysis and generation of reports using the Financial Management System; enter and maintain annual work plans of action in the financial management system. Prepare detailed cost estimates, and support budget analysis, as required. Prepare monthly reports and other budget-related documentation for management.

2. Monitor compliance of expenditure to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved. Provide technical guidance to staff

3. Maintain all budget controls showing the status of budget implementation of Fund Reservations (FRs) and Funds Commitments (FCs) for all country programme outcomes , outputs and activities. Check all information on commitments, management indicators and relevant reports on a monthly basis and reconcile with the performance management system. Liaise with NYHQ on any discrepancies and takes necessary follow-up action as guided by the Deputy Representative.

4. Issue Fund Reservation & Funds Commitment to support timely programme implementation according to the annual plans of action. Support programme staff by ensuring that documentation submitted by governments/Non-Governmental Offices (NGOs) for cash transfer of funds are in line with established terms and conditions and UNICEF guidelines/procedures.

5. Closely monitor, verify and follow-up on utilization, expenditure, reporting and liquidation of Programme funds in accordance with financial regulations. Maintain electronic filing Donor reports.

6. Monitors and prepares on monthly basis updates of office, make presentation at Country Management Team. As part of the programme team, supports programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluations.

7. Support Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) implementation and monitoring by conducting quality assurance activities in undertaking spot check as part of the HACT team.

8. Provides support to Deputy Representative in planning, programming, and results based budgeting processes.

9. Reviews project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

10. Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary

11.Prepares monitoring and reporting information for Deputy Representative on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.

Impact of Results

The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Budget Associate the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

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

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to business administration, finance, budget analysis, planning or economics.
• University degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in business administration or related area is an asset.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative work experience is required.
• Experience in financial management specially related to planning and budgeting with the public sector or UN agencies is desirable.
• Experience with financial ERP systems (SAP) is also desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Values

 Care  Respect  Integrity  Trust  Accountability

Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities) *

 Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)  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)  Drive to achieve impactful results (2)  Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

 Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)  Works Collaboratively with others (1)  Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)  Innovates and Embraces Change (1)  Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)  Drive to achieve impactful results (1)  Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

*The 7 core competencies are applicable to all employees. However, the competency Nurtures, Leads and Managers people is only applicable to staff who supervise others.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.