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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, Hope.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF Egypt coutnry office 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. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of the country.

How can you make a difference? 

You will report 60% to the Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations Specialist in Partnerships, Private and Public section, and 40% to the Chief of PME in the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section.

You will focus on three main areas:

1. Serve as Programme Associate (Budget and Reports) for the grant management related tasks, financial reports and analysis, reporting to the Resource Mobilization specialist in PPP (Partnerships, Privat and Public sector section).
2. Serve as the financial and reporting focal person for the European Union and ECHO contributions, ensuring that all requests are responded to in a timely, coordinated and high-quality manner, and in line with UNICEF policies.
3. Act as backup for the Programme Budget Officer in case of need on issues related to cost distribution, perform the administrative functions and support the monitoring and implementation of the country programme budget reporting to the Programme Budget Officer.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support in reporting and resource mobilization

• Contributes to the drafting, preparation and quality review of budgets for proposals, project documents, work plans, and detailed cost estimates.
• Works closely with program colleagues to monitor budget implementation and utilization on flagship multisectoral grants and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares and participates in financial reporting and budget analysis
• Support to quality review of all donors financial reporting and provide budget expenditure analysis as per donor partner requests, including financial reporting for office flagships multisectoral grants.
• Monitors office wide and grant specific progress and compliance of grants and monitoring of the cross sectoral expenditures
• Maintains budget files, records and monitoring systems and reports on digital storage.
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Produce monthly updates and quarterly analytical reports to the Country Management Team on funding gaps and funding status at outcome/output level for CPD, top donors, status of funding pipeline 
• Carries out transactions in UNICEF operational systems pertaining to contribution agreements.
• Assist in improving the processes related to the tasks listed in this section aiming at making them more efficient/effective

2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Provides support to monitoring of budget and financial implementation of programmes, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
• Supports preparation of recurring reports as required for budget preparation, audits.
• Supports the preparation of funds and bi-weekly/monthly grants utilization reports and proactively highlight areas for action.
• Maintains budget files, records and monitoring systems and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports on digital storage.
• Supports the Programme Budget Officer in PME unit to undertake day-to-day transactions and acts as OIC during their absence as required and supports the Country Office in the administrative functions and monitoring and implementation of the country programme budget.

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: 

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization; A bachelor degree in the field of business administration, management, accounting, finance or related areas may replace 3 years of relevant work experience and Masters degree may replace 2 years.

 Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Experience in budget management, contribution management, grant management or similar work in experience in a related area is required.

 Specific skills Required:

• Attention to details, ability to interpret and analyze financial data, and present findings in a clear and concise manner is required.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to effectively manage material resources and monitor budget
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF corporate governance and organizational structure.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required and Arabic is an asset.

Desirables:

• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
• Understanding of UN/UNICEF rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is an asset.
• Relevant experience and knowledge in the United Nations system, its key actors and coordination mechanisms as well as the organization is considered as an asset
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s financial systems (e.g., SAP/VISION) and programme budgeting processes is an asset.
• Experience in supporting EU/ECHO funded projects/programmes is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (e.g. pivot tables, data analysis functions, ideally VBA coding) is required. Knowledge of Power Bl is an asset.
• Knowledge of grant management principles, including compliance with donor requirements is an asset.

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. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The 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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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