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How can you make a difference? 

Purpose for the job:

Under the general supervision of the Programme Budget Manager performs a variety of specialized tasks in support of the preparation, monitoring, and control of the budget, involving several different sources of funds and programmes and monitors and allocates incoming funds, manage donor (PBA) Programme Budget Allotment files and make allocations to the appropriate programmes.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Budget Monitoring and Evaluations

Conduct regular budget monitoring and prepare funds monitoring tools to ensure the full compliance to the donor conditionalities and intended allocation purpose, including ensuring the quarter and year-end budgetary requirements are met as per UNICEF financial rules and regulations.

Support the Unit on Payroll Management of the country office and conducting regular analysis on the affordability of the workforce.

2. Optimum Use Of Program Funds

Monitors programme implementation progress and compliance.  Monitors the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds.

3. Knowledge Management for Programmes

Contribute to country programmes by supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis of financial utilisation, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of  "lessons learned" and other corporate-level databases.

Participate in information exchange with partners as well as in the development of training and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance to the supervisor.

4.  National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

Provide government authorities with technical assistance and supports in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and providing continuous supports, coordination and collaboration for sustainability.

5.  Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.

Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.  Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA).

Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination.

1. Provide professional support in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD/TOR Programme Budget Officer, P2, Kabul

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

Minimum requirements:

• A first University Degree degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or any other comparable recognized professional qualification or valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an internationally recognized, accredited chartered accountancy institution is required
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in financial management with a strong bias in Budgetary /Financial Control preferably in an international organization.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 
• 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.
• Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.

• Skills:
  1. Specific Technical Knowledge Required:
     • Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
     • UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual. 
     • Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
  2. Common Technical Knowledge Required
     • Methodology of programme/project management
     • UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
     • knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
     • UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
  3. Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced  
     • UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
     • UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions.
     • UN security operations and guidelines. 
     • UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team

• Fluency in English and the official UN language of the duty station are required. Knowledge of other languages is considered an asset.

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.

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

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.

Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Applications are requested to apply through this link.https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/578134/programme-budget-officer-p2-fixed-term-1-year-kabul-afghanistan-open-to-non-afghan-nationals-only

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