Business Analysis Manager, Operational Strategy and Performance Delivery, P-4, DFAM, NYHQ

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 171,387 USD and 220,969 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…

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.

As donor requirements are becoming increasingly complex as evidenced by recent negotiations with large donors who are demanding timelier implementation of activities, better documentation of results and evidence of achieving value for money, quality and efficient reporting continues to be critical. DFAM is accountable for ensuring accuracy, integrity and transparency of all financial information disseminated through its internal and external corporate reporting channels.

Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Office of the Comptroller, the incumbent provides substantive input in assisting the Comptroller on decisions on DFAM Operational Strategy, resources planning and performance delivery. They will also lead in the development of the DFAM Management Plans, provides operational support, ensure the effective dissemination of priorities as well as monitoring of performance delivery. In addition, the incumbent is DFAM’s focal point on risk management.

How can you make a difference?

Strategy, implementation and Reporting

• Coordinate with the Sectional heads in the Division to prepare DFAM's inputs to the UNICEF Strategic Plan, which includes the Medium-Term Review (MTR), DFAM Annual Report, DFAM all-staff meetings and retreats, and the annual DFAM Office Management Plan.
• Monitor and report on the priorities, targets, baseline data, and key performance indicators of UNICEF Strategic Plan with DFAM responsibility, as well as those of the DFAM Office Management Plan, on a timely basis.
• Coordinate with other DFAM sections to ensure the timely preparation of DFAM performance monitoring reports and progress updates.
• Coordinate with DFAM sections to communicate DFAM performance delivery and disseminate relevant information.
• Keep DFAM intranet and other relevant communication sites current and relevant.

Divisional Operations Support

• Support the effective management of financial resources and other assets to ensure the smooth functioning of the Division.
• In consultation with DFAM leadership, prepare quadrennial and annual budgets for the Division based on the desired results established in the OMP. Participate in Division budget review meetings and provide background materials and analysis as required.
• Identify and document deviations from planned budgets and propose solutions to keep expenditures within approved budgets.
• Identify and develop system tools and software for tracking and automated budget monitoring and reporting.
• Lead strategic operations activities of DFAM.

Procurement of Supplies, Equipment and Contracts Administration

• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the Division's procurement plans, based on the OMP and special projects.
• Support the development of statement of works (SOWs), Terms of Reference (TORs) and request for proposals (RFPs) in consultation with SD.
• Responsible for preparing DFAM submissions to the Contracts Review Committee (CRC) for individual consultants & contracts for services meeting established threshold.

To qualify as a champion, for every child you will need to have…

• Professional accounting or auditing qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIPFA with relevant strategic and operation experience is required. An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Financial Management, and/or another technical field is highly desirable.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of strategic, operational and professional development is required including strategic reporting, financial management, resources planning and monitoring, and risk management is required.
• Experience working in an international organization or non-profit sector is highly desirable.
• Experience working with financial and financing instruments is highly desirable.
• Experience in Strategic operations, planning and reporting is highly desirable.
• Experience in Financial Advisory is considered an asset.
• Experience in Strategic Budgeting is highly desirable.
• Experience in developing strategic reporting IT systems and tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• 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)
• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework 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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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