Budget and Finance Specialist, NO 3, Fixed Term, Manila, Post #00087933 (NATIONALS ONLY)

UNICEF works in a number of the world’s hardest locations, to succeed in the world’s most deprived youngsters. To save lots of their lives. To defend their rights. To assist them fulfill their potential.

Throughout 190 international locations and territories, we work for each youngster, all over the place, each day, to construct a greater world for everybody.

And we by no means hand over.

For each youngster, a good probability

UNICEF has been an energetic companion of the Authorities of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of each Filipino youngster, in step with priorities to attain the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been centered on probably the most weak areas recognized by the Authorities of the Philippines Improvement Plan. To make sure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will assist each the nationwide and native authorities models (LGUs) as the principle devices of delivering providers and constructing methods.

UNICEF Philippines has two workplaces. One workplace relies in Manila and a area workplace in Cotabato Metropolis, the second largest metropolis in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 inhabitants. The town is the regional administrative centre of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Area of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 % of the inhabitants is Muslim. Mindanao is each conflict-affected and liable to frequent earthquakes and typhoons. 

Go to this hyperlink for extra info on Philippine Nation Workplace: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How will you make a distinction?

Beneath the direct supervision of the Deputy Consultant Operations and in shut collaboration with the Deputy Consultant Programmes, the incumbent shall be liable for the administration and monitoring of the Built-in Price range, reporting on fund utilization and offering well timed recommendation to programme and operations colleagues. The incumbent is liable for high quality assurance and danger administration within the context of HACT and can overview price range of PCA/SSFA agreements. The put up requires a complete understanding of the aim and capabilities of the programme sections with which it interacts. The put up requires to maintain abreast and be capable to interpretate and implement the company administrative and monetary procedures. Recognized anomalies should be cleared with the supervisor. On the premise of directions, company procedures and tips and greatest practices, choices are made in the middle of the efficiency of assigned duties with the general goal of ascertaining high quality of price range administration and transaction, acceptability of supporting documentation, enhancing workflow, prioritizing work, and organizing duties. The put up gives evaluation of knowledge and recommends enchancment on methods and procedures affecting programme price range monitoring in addition to makes suggestions on operational methods.

The Price range Specialist may have the next Duties and Tasks:

1. Coordinate the administration and upkeep of the Built-in Price range, registration and inbound processing of Grant, together with reconciliation with DFAM. Seek the advice of with the Deputy Representatives and Part Chiefs within the allocation of funds throughout the framework of programme and donor aims, in addition to operational constraints. Monitor unspent funds and over-expenditures at year-end or previous to grant expiry for reconciliation, re-phasing or extension, as wanted.

2. Function the workplace point of interest for HACT, coordinate HACT assurance actions by means of third social gathering suppliers and  assist the programme part in guaranteeing that programmatic monitoring of actions supported by money transfers are carried out following requirements and steerage for web site visits and area monitoring. Liaise with Programme managers in monitoring the standing of suggestions.

3. Put together monetary efficiency experiences for overview by the CMT and PMT. Help the Programme and Operations Part and Emergency crew in managing and monitoring the grants for programme and institutional budgets. Put together periodic price range standing wanted for efficiency evaluation overview, monitoring and motion by workplace administration and programme models. Work with PCR and IR managers and assist the usage of the Efficiency Administration System to successfully monitor key efficiency indicators.

4, In session with respective programme employees, assist donor proposal, donor reporting, and partnership doc processing and high quality assurance, with give attention to guaranteeing that joint budgets are in keeping with the provisions within the settlement and are in accordance with associated insurance policies and steerage.

5. Help the creation and implementation monitoring of the Annual Administration Plan.

6.Take part within the nation programme technique, growth, planning and preview/overview conferences, to establish budgetary/funding want.

7. Put together workplace price range utilizing the company Combine Price range planning system primarily based on the Nation Programme Administration Plan (CPMP).

8. Validate experiences on progress and utilization of funds to donors and governments. Present assist to the annual report and price range preparation.

9. Supervise two Programme Assistants which can be a part of the Operations and Programme Help Unit.

An in depth Job Description is obtainable for the small print. SJP Budget Specialist Level 3-NOC Fin.docx.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for each youngster you should have…

• Superior college diploma in accounting, enterprise administration, economics, or monetary administration and membership – or enrolled for membership – of acknowledged skilled accountancy physique.

• * A primary College Diploma in a related area mixed with 2 further years {of professional} expertise could also be accepted in lieu of an Superior College Diploma.

• 5 (5) years of related progressive skilled work expertise in Nationwide and/or Worldwide organizations in finance and accounting and/or different associated fields.
• Work expertise in emergency responsibility station.
• Superior data of Microsoft Workplace, particularly Excel is required.
• Supervisory expertise is most well-liked.
• Expertise in database packages, web-based administration methods and ERP methods (ideally SAP monetary modules) is important.
• Fluency in English and the nationwide language is required. 

How you can apply

Certified candidates are requested to finish an internet candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by  18 October 2023. Solely purposes despatched by means of the e-recruitment portal shall be thought-about.

By making use of by means of our Expertise Administration System (TMS) you comply with our privateness assertion which is in step with the Philippines’ Information Privateness Act. You’re strongly suggested to learn fastidiously by means of the privateness assertion earlier than submitting your utility.

For each Youngster, you show…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Belief and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin all the pieces we do and the way we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Constitution: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this put up are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and moral consciousness (3) Drive to attain outcomes for impression (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others 8. Nurtures, leads and manages folks.

Throughout the recruitment course of, we check candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize your self with our competency framework and its totally different ranges: competency framework here.

UNICEF is right here to serve the world’s most deprived youngsters and our world workforce should mirror the range of these youngsters. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, no matter their race/ethnicity, age, incapacity, gender id, sexual orientation, faith, nationality, socio-economic background, or another private attribute.
We provide a wide range of benefits to our staff, together with paid parental go away, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the usage of versatile working preparations.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is dedicated to advertise the safety and safeguarding of all youngsters. All chosen candidates will, due to this fact, endure rigorous reference and background checks, and shall be anticipated to stick to those requirements and ideas. Background checks will embrace the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Chosen candidates could also be required to supply further info to conduct a background examine.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s energetic dedication in direction of range and inclusion is important to ship one of the best outcomes for youngsters. For this place, eligible and appropriate certified Male candidates are inspired to use.

UNICEF appointments are topic to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host nation of the responsibility station, which shall be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are additionally topic to inoculation (vaccination) necessities, together with towards SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Authorities workers which can be thought-about for employment with UNICEF are usually required to resign from their authorities earlier than taking on an project with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the correct to withdraw a proposal of appointment, with out compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is just not obtained, or crucial inoculation necessities aren’t met, inside an inexpensive interval for any motive.

Solely shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and advance to the subsequent stage of the choice course of.