Administrative & Finance Manager, P-4, Fixed-Term, #127980, Dhaka, Bangladesh #570760 (For Non Bangladeshi Nationals only)

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, a vision.

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective, equitable, efficient delivery of high-quality support in the operational areas of finance, accounts and administration. The incumbent will also guide and lead a team to manage and deliver added value services in support of the country programme in Bangladesh, putting a clear focus on strategic operations. This implies that adding value to the support to programme delivery, namely through innovative approaches, development of new partnerships (or strengthening of existing ones) and streamlining of processes, should be at the heart of the daily work.

This position is newly created and will require some strategic thinking to bring together the administration and finance part of operations, looking for internal synergies among the two units and across operations in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar field office. Instilling a culture where staff members develop a risk-based approach in daily activities is also expected from the incumbent.

How can you make a difference?

• An advanced university degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline.

  *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in financial and administrative management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

• Solid experience in the management of a large and diverse team is required.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint required.

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

• Experience in contract and property management is considered an asset.

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

• Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language 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

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. [the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for supervisory role]

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:

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UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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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.

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

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