Data Processing Associate

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,042 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, Commitment

How can you make a difference?

The Data Processing Associate (Business Processes) is to provide transaction processing support for users (Programme and Operations sections) in Nairobi and Zonal Offices, ensuring that all VISION related transactions are acted upon, reports generated as may be necessary, effective and efficient solutions are provided and incidents and queries on the system appropriately addressed. Under the general supervision of VISION-SAP Officer (Business Processes), incumbent performs a variety of data information gathering, input and manipulation, report generation and dissemination using VISION. S/he is responsible for user support in first line functions: provides business support for country and zone offices. Communicates with user sections.

Vision transactions

• Scrutinize and review VISION transaction requests ensuring all supporting documentation and relevant information is in compliance with rules and procedures.

• Process transactions in VISION using the correct t-codes and related work processes accurately and timely.

• Retrieve monitoring reports, in accordance with established timelines and procedures.

• Support project roll outs and implementation of new processes, including testing, debugging, and implementation of new application and systems.

• Analyze problems, identifies alternatives, test and recommend solutions.

• Respond to requests/queries in relation to transactions handled by the Hub, track and monitor the incident throughout its life cycle, including verification and closure.

• Maintain a permanent link between both Programme and Operations sections for Vision transactions and liaise with Finance to ensure the finalization of transactions made.

• Files/archives, when needed, all relevant documents for audit purposes. Training and orientation on VISION and HACT

• Provide detailed metrics on Hub transactions, analyze and define training needs.

• Facilitate training for staff and implementing partners in the area of VISION and HACT.

• Conduct orientation on VISIION for newcomers.

• Compiles Frequently Asked Questions and maintains knowledge databases for eventual distribution among VISION users.

Perform additional assignments as requested by the supervisor.

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

• Education:

  Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.

  Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies.

  Experience:

  Six years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to support of programme activities. Preference will be given to those who have working experience with SAP or similar systems.

  Language Requirements:

  Fluency in English and knowledge of local language.

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…

(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.

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:

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

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 may also be 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.