Vacancy Announcement: Senior Executive Associate, G-6 - FT, Muscat – Oman, For Omani Nationals Only

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. More about G-6 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 fulfil 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 vision.

The fundamental and primary 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 favouritism. 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 child survival, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. Therefore, 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.

For every child, a vision.

The Government of Oman – UNICEF Country Programme is centered around two priority outcome areas, one of them is Enhancing Children’s Potential: Children of all ages have more equitable access to quality services in protection, education and health, and enhanced opportunities to realize their full potential. Under this goal area, UNICEF together with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) built an investment case for a national coalition engaging the government, the private sector, the civil society, and young people to promote 4 strategic priorities related to the Vision 2040 of the Government of Oman. These are namely: 1) education and training that build skills for life, civic engagement, and work, 2) employment opportunities; 3) entrepreneurship mindset and 4) equitable access to quality education, training and employment, equipping young people as problem solvers and engaged members of society.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Country office Representative, the Senior Executive Associate is accountable for procedural communications and administrative support functions to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day activities (30%). Senior Executive Associates also provides budget monitoring support and other administrative support to the programme team in Oman Country Office (70%).

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Communications Support (10%):
   1. Arranges protocol matters, appointments and maintains supervisor’s calendar, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion.
   2. Prepares briefing materials, minutes of meetings including translations for supervisor for use on official correspondence for trips, meetings or for follow ups.

2. Administrative Support (20%):

   1. Administrative support of the front office and arranging meetings and key events
   2. Support admin and travel plans, exchanges of letters and takes appropriate follow-up action.
   3. Assists in the administrative process of government, NGOs and other partners requests. Maintain filling system in the front office
   4. Function of the petty cash for the office, and back stop for the Admin and procurement Assistant.

3. Budget Monitoring Support (70%):

   1. Monitors and reports on office budget ensuring planning and allocation, with compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
   2. Monitors allocation and expenditures trends; generates, prepares and shares with members of the management team the financial progress reports adapted from VISION and brings to the attention of the Representative, M and E Associate and Operations Officer any deviations of delays for corrective measures.
   3. Prepares and timely submits monthly Management Indicator reports to the meetings of management team, including analysis.
   4. Follows up on agreed action during presentation of management reports.

To qualify as a champion for every child a vision, you will have:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required, supplemented by technical or university courses related to finance and budgeting.

Work related experience:

1. A minimum of six years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
2. At least two years of professional experience in finance, accounting and budget.
3. Experience in the usage of office software MS packages and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
4. experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financial, preferably SAP. Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates.

Language: Fluency in English and Arabic language is required.

For every child a vision****, you are expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

The functional competencies required for this post are:

▪ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

▪ Works Collaboratively with others (2)

▪ Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)

▪ Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

▪ Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

▪ Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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

Statement on UNICEF's Zero-Tolerance policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

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.

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Shortlisted candidate remark: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.