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For every child, the right to a Champion
The Specific Job Profile for a Senior Finance Associate, at the G-7 level, is to be used in the GSSC, reporting to a Finance Officer at level 2.
How can you make a difference?
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.
Under the supervision of Finance Officer NO2, the Senior Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.
At the G-7 level, the tasks below are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence :
Provide support and oversight to transactional teams
Enable informed decision-making
Drive Process Improvement
Stakeholder management
Support system enhancement
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
Education: Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance and Investment and any other related fields.
A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.
Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant work experience in the area of Finance and Accounting is required.
Skills: Quality Control, Incident Resolution skills are required.
Language Requirements: Proficient French language knowledge is a requirement.
Language Requirements: Proficient French language knowledge is a requirement.
Desirables
Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Shared services experience, User Acceptance Testing is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.
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
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