Implementing Partnership Management Officer (HACT), NO-2, Abuja, Nigeria #126917-Temporary Appointment-364 days (For Nigerian nationals only)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 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, an advocate

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/

How can you make a difference?

The Implementing Partnership Management Officer (HACT) is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure quality, effective, and efficient management of implementing partnerships, and financial reporting for GAVI Health System Strengthening (HSS) in line with respective operational policies and procedures.

The Implementing Partnership Management Officer (HACT) will also contribute to developing capacities for SPHCDA personnel and team consultants in financial management, maintaining and making use of accounting software.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to implementing partnership management
2. Quality assurance
3. Analysis, monitoring and reporting

4. Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

   To view the full job description, please refer to the attached… TOR HACT Officer 2.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and/or a professional accounting qualification e.g., CPA, ICAN, and ACCA is required.
• A Master’s degree in the above disciplines is an advantage.
• A minimum of five years of professional financial management experience in a reputable organization is required.
• In-depth knowledge of internal auditing and accounting systems is required.
• Understanding of ERP experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience of UN/ UNICEF will be an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with training and facilitation of group learning processes. Proficiency in Excel /MS Office is desired.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS), and

Core Competencies

• 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)

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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. 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.