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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

For every child, a champion

How can you make a difference?

To achieve better results for children in a more efficient and effective way more efficiently and effectively, UNICEF continues the mainstreaming and scale-up of the cash transfer programme modality across the organization. The Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) plays a key role in adjusting the UNICEF business model to support the development and implementation of the delivery of cash assistance both in development and humanitarian settings at the Headquarters, Regional and Country office (CO) levels.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Manager – Global Cash-Based Transfers, you will provide on-site and remote technical financial expertise to support Country Offices (COs) in implementing Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) programs through Financial Service Providers (FSPs), and oversee the design and implementation of controls to monitor and mitigate cash-based transfer risks. Your responsibilities include strengthening financial oversight, building operational capacity, and contributing to management information systems for CBTs.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Classified Job Description- Finance Manager (Emergency Response), P-4, #131303.pdf

Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Finance and Investment and any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At Least 8 years of relevant work experience in Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing, Cash-Based Transfers, Global Payments, Risk Management, Digital Payment Solutions, Financial Oversight.
• Skills: Accounting, Cash Operations, Auditing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Financial Management
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Information management, Data analysis, Digital Payments, Multistakeholder, Coordination
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies. 

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 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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.