Programme Budget Officer, NO-2, Fixed Term, Kabul, Afghanistan (Open to Afghan Nationals)

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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, a Hero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbkJiMmvKqk

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of Programme Budget Specialist, NOC, provide professional technical assistance and support for successful fundraising, contribution management, and programme planning in support of the achievement of country programme goals and objectives.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Monitor programme financial implementation progress and compliance. Monitor compliance to ensure key performance indicators, objectives and targets as per CPMP/AMP are met and achieved. Monitor the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, as per allocation plans. Take appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds. Support contribution management activities to ensure successful administration of received funding. Contribute to the process of development of financial proposals and donor reports for submission to donors and the government in accordance with UNICEF policies.
  • Review and analyse reports and recommend actions to be taken to maximize the efficiency of the office’s fund utilization. Assist management and programme staff in allocation and reallocation of funds and liaise with the programme staff to support grant monitoring. Conduct regular review and reconciliation of grants; provide analysis by using the management indicators. Carry out annual budget adjustment as required. Alert the management and chiefs on low utilization and recommend budget reallocation based on trend analysis. Bring key issues to the attention of the senior management.
  • Work with all sections and management to undertake the annual salary planning exercise and, on a monthly basis, ensure that all salary shortfalls are addressed and that payroll for national and international staff is cleared and processed on time.
  • Participate and provide technical support in programme planning, coordination, management, monitoring of the country programme, particularly to bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using results-based management and equity approaches to programme design. Support in the development and formulation of the country programme budgets, alignment of UNICEF’s financial plans with UNSDCF and developing related annual budgetary frameworks, financial planning guidance to annual/multiyear work plan development, and annual development of budgets for the Humanitarian Action for Children.
  • Support and develop adhoc analysis and reports to support management decision making such as funding gap analysis by Output to support resource mobilization efforts, and analysis of operational and cross-sectoral costs.
  • Provide technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability. Undertake capacity development initiatives to train staff and promote the efficient use of corporate systems including financial management/reporting systems for performance monitoring, review and reporting of programme implementation.

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

Education: University degree in Management, Public Administration, Demography, Statistics or equivalent professional work experience in the donor relations and contribution management combined with advanced university degree in a related discipline.

Work Experience: Two (2)years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field. Specific experience in data analysis and information presentation for decision makers in a social development organization. Incumbent should have good English writing skills.

  • Knowledge of current developments in the fields of communication theory, motivational psychology, adult learning theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation.
  • Training in strategic communication planning, behavior analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
  • Proven skills in report writing, proposal development, communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation.
  • Proven skills in data analysis, data presentation, and information management.
  • Ability to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.
  • Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
  • Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required, a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable [Female] are encouraged to apply.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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 medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org