UNICEF recruits 01 Administrative & Finance Officer, NOB

Re-avertisement : Administrative & Finance Officer, NOB, Bissau, Guinea Bissau, #71577

Job no: 546733

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Level: NO-2

Location: Guinea-Bissau

Categories: Finance and Administration

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, Hope

Within the context of Guinea-Bissau Office, the Administrative and Finance Officer will report to the Deputy Representative Operations and will be responsible for the management of the administrative and Finance unit and accountable for the delivery of efficient and cost effective administrative support services and secure financial operations, in supporting of management, administration and implementation of the programme.

The Administrative and Finance Officer when supervising support staff will be responsible for planning and guiding work in progress and for reviewing work completed by subordinate staff to verify accuracy and compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules, administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of accountability, and ethics.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, assists in the area of accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income.  Monitors the appropriate disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits to ensure IPSAS compliance. Assists in the management of all administrative services.

 The key functions/accountabilities are:

Policy, procedures and strategies

Budget management

Administrative support and Services

Property management

Support to financial planning and management

Control of accounts

Treasury and cash management

Staff Learning and Development

For more details on the Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks please open the below document

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

University degree in management, business administration, economics, accounting, financial management or another related field is required.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional office management work experience including finance and accounting, premises management and travel services and/or other related fields is required.

Experience in an international organization and/or large corporation is preferred.

Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is considered as an asset.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.

Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.

Knowledge of IPSAS is considered as an asset.

Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Portuguese language is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

Works Collaboratively with others (2)

Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)

Innovates and Embraces Change (2)

Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)

Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

(Functional) Competencies

Analyzing (1)

Applying technical expertise (2)

Planning and organizing (2)

Following instructions and procedures (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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

 Child safeguarding

Child safeguarding involves proactive measures to limit direct and indirect collateral risks of harm to children, arising from UNICEF’s work, UNICEF personnel or UNICEF associates. The risks may include those associated with: physical violence (including corporal punishment); sexual violence, exploitation or abuse; emotional and verbal abuse; economic exploitation; failure to provide for physical or psychological safety; neglect of physical, emotional or psychological needs; harmful cultural practices; and privacy violations.

Certain UNICEF positions present elevated child safeguarding risks (“elevated risk roles”) and candidates and/or incumbents may be subject to more rigorous vetting and training. Roles may be elevated risk roles because of significant unsupervised direct contact with children, their data, having a role in responding to safeguarding incidents, or being otherwise assessed as presenting an elevated risk. This position has been identified as not being an elevated risk role.

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 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:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Only nationals of Guinea Bissau are eligible to apply.

Deadline: 17 Dec 2021 Greenwich Standard Time