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For every child, courage.
To support field offices and programme sections in handling transactions in VISION Sudan CO has established a VISION Hub service center by bringing together a small group of staff who have expertise and skills through hands-on training and experience in the use of the VISION application. It has been observed that recruiting more staff in the field is very difficult at this moment with strong competition among humanitarian organizations for a small number of job seekers. Therefore, centralizing transaction for field offices in Port Sudan may help to address this risk. In addition, VISION hub serve as a platform for knowledge exchange: VISION hub members act as super-users of the system because they are handling a large number of transactions on a daily basis; therefore, they serve as a knowledge resource to other staff on vision transactions. Similarly, the Hub also function as a "hands-on training lab" where newly recruited staff (or those who need refresher training) in order to get oriented or trained on the use of the system and how to access the Hub.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of Key Functions and Accountabilities:
1. Financial Transactions & Invoice Processing: Review and verify payment requests submitted via VISION Hub by Field Offices and Country Offices (CO) to ensure quality and compliance before forwarding to GSSC through Gateway, such as Purchase Order (PO) – Direct Invoices and Advance Payments.
Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of transactions related to government and NGO requests in Fiori Plate form: (1) Direct Cash Transfers - DCTs (2) Cash Reimbursements - CR (3) Direct Payments - DP.
2. Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF: Support and participate in regular spot checks of partner projects to assess: (1) Financial record-keeping (2) Expenditure controls (3) Reporting systems.
3. Procurement & Sales Order Transactions: (1) Initiate and process Purchase Requisitions of various types in VISION/SAP. (2) Raise and manage Sales Orders in VISION/SAP on behalf of the section.
4. Programme Support & Analysis: (1) Provide support in research, compilation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data relevant to the section's objectives. (2) Assist in preparing reports, working papers, presentations, and other documentation to support programme delivery.
5. Capacity Development & Training: Support programme-related capacity-building efforts for internal staff and implementing partners: (1) Preparing training materials (2) Participating in training sessions and exercises.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Completion of secondary education is required
Work Experience:
- A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a Management, Finance, Accounting or any related field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Arabic are required. Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, or Russian) is an asset.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
- High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
- Strong office management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Good analytical skills.
- Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
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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 (level 1)
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (level 1)
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact (level 1)
(4) Innovates and embraces change (level 1)
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (level 1)
(6) Thinks and acts strategically (level 1)
(7) Works collaboratively with others (level 1)
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
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 female 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 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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