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

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to Support

How can you make a difference? 

1. Advises and assists on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets. Advises units of discrepancies and assists to resolve differences in their records.
2. Act as a Local Finance focal point, verify and ensure accuracy by checking invoices, making necessary calculations including all relevant data to be submitted to GSSC.
3. Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
4. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
5. Prepares recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.
6. Closes year-end account and assists in the preparation of year-end reports related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayment, deposits, NEP and leave Balances (if applicable), etc.
7. Advises and assists international staff, experts and consultants on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters if needed before forwarding to GSSC. 
8. Initiates correspondence to verify data, answers, queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required. 
9. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. This includes preparing recurring reports and bank reconciliation.
10. Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis and projects, as required.
11. Performs other duties, as required.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [attach JD/TOR here]

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and / or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
  
  OR
  
  A bachelor's degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance or any other relevant field of discipline from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master's degree may replace an additional two years of experience
• Work Experience: Minimum six years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required. Related experience in payroll management is highly desirable.
• Skills The efficiency and efficacy of the Finance Associate directly impact on the optimum, appropriate and effective use of resources and efficient financial recording, accounting and reporting, which in turn facilitates management oversight, decision making and quality control. 
• Capabilities required: 

1. Project Management (3)

• Create project plans, objectives and deliverables 
• Track and organize resources like time, budget, and team efforts 
• Identify and report potential risks for further guidance 

2. Collaboration (3)

• Navigate organizational dynamics and adapt behavior to respond to different situations 
• Choose appropriate words, tone and tailors' messages respectfully and persuasively to suit different audiences 
• Write clear, concise and well-structured reports and documents using appropriate language 
• Pay close attention to what others are saying, asking questions for clarification 
• Present ideas and information clearly in front of groups 

3. Problem Solving (3)

• Analyze data, identify trends, patterns and anomalies 
• Evaluate information, analyze problems, identify underlying causes and risks 
• Summarize and communicate findings, focusing on actionable insights to support decision-making 
• Make decisions in time-sensitive situations, even with incomplete information 
• Assess the potential impact of solutions (costs, benefits and risks)

4. Digital Dexterity (3)

• Utilize AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data analysis 
• Apply prompts to improve the quality of reports and data, ensuring alignment with internal regulations and policies 
• Use specialist technology business systems and software.
• Analyze and summarize data from various business systems to generate reports and insights

• Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chines, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

Desirables:

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

The 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 

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable Females 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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.