Budget Officer, P2, TA (6 months), Kinshasa, DRC

Overview

Support budgeting for outbreak and planned activities in DRC.

You have:

• A university degree in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Economics/or Finance is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in managing donor funded projects and financial management or related field.
• Fluency in French and good Knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is 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.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 87,645 USD and 119,043 USD.

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For every child, results.

DRC has been certified free of wild poliovirus since 2015. However, the country has been facing outbreaks of circulating variant poliovirus (cVDPV1 and 2) since 2017.

To date, DRC has recorded 27 separate outbreaks and transmissions linked to cases from Angola, Burundi and the Central African Republic. The highest number of cases was recorded in 2022, i.e. 531 cases (around 50% of African region cases) with cocirculation of type 1 and 2 poliovirus variants.

In 2024, for Type 2, 16 polioviruses were notified, including 14 cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and 2 environmental polioviruses, and for Type 1, 10 cases from AFP cases. The efforts made by the Congolese government and its partners since the start of the response have reduced the number of variant polio cases, with a significant impact observed in 2023 (50% reduction) and 2024 (90% reduction). The DRC still the country in the African region with most at risk of polio and the priority country in the efforts of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). To ensure good preparation and organization of quality campaigns, funds availability at provincials and Health zones levels is essential.

Also, to provide adequate support to the government’s response to the new outbreaks of cVDPV1 and 2 and interrupt the circulation of the virus, UNICEF's health section in the DRC has set up a Polio programme to carry out interventions in collaboration with other partners. Given the challenges over the next 5 years and the critical need for a decisive response, it is imperative that our Polio team is staffed with skilled professionals in budget management component to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure sustained, impactful engagement.

How can you make a difference?

The Budget Officer 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.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR Budget Officer P2 TA Kinshasa.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: A university degree in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Economics/or Finance is required.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in managing donor funded projects and financial management or related field.

Skills:

• 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.

Language Requirements: Fluency in French and good Knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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