If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Finance Section, UNICEF Department of Finance and Administrative Management (“DFAM”) is seeking a dedicated:
Finance Specialist, P-3, Temporary Appointment until 31 December, 2016
(renewable up to 12 months subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Duty Station: New York, USA
Purpose of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director – Finance, DFAM, and working with the Finance Manager in the Markets, Financing and Strategic Data Unit in the Supply Division (“SD”)’s Director’s Office, assists in the review and monitoring of “innovative financing” mechanisms as well as the coordination of the day-to-day work with SD, Regions and Countries in developing commodity financing plans, especially for health and immunization-related supplies.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks:
Support the review and monitoring of “Innovative Financing” structures in support of UNICEF’s mission, including engagement with private sector instruments.
Support work with SD, Regional Offices and Country Offices in developing commodity financing plans.
Risk analysis and monitoring of proposed and ongoing financial structures including analytical work documenting flows and risk mitigation factors.
Assist with management of in-country consultancies examining financing trends and providing technical assistance to countries.
Plan and coordinate Country Missions to engage with Ministries of Health and Ministries of Finance.
Draft reports and reviews / recommendations of strategic options related to available financing interventions at the Country and Regional levels.
Market Analysis of commercial and structured options.
Support implementation of financing instruments, in-line with UNICEF financial policies, and designing solutions where appropriate to streamline operationalization.
Qualifications and Competencies
*Education:**
A completed Master’s Degree is required, preferably in Business, Finance or Economics.
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in the area of finance, accounting or auditing is required. Experience working with Country Ministries of Health and Ministries of Finance is an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is an asset.
Values and Competencies of Successful Candidate:
Our Core Values reflect attitudes and convictions that are shared across all UNICEF staff and include:
Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity
Integrity
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication [2]
Drive for results [2]
Working with people [2]
Key Functional Competencies (Required)
Planning and organising [2]
Applying Technical Expertise [I2]
Creating and Innovating [2]
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [2]
4) Skills and knowledge
Financing or commercial issues relating to health products
Trust funds and/or innovative financing mechanisms
Forecasting / Trend Analysis
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP is highly desirable.
Communication (written, numeric and oral)
How to apply:
Applications:
Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. Kindly also note that candidates will be assessed on foundational and functional competencies and that diversity and gender balance are also factors in the selection process.
Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php.
Applications for this position must be received by: 18 April, 2016.
Queries can be directed to Laura Borton at lborton@unicef.org.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
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