Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Sudan CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on project status by monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
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For every child, the right to Education
Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan's children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofan's, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan's school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan's 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the section by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Sudan CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on project status by monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Financial Transactions & Invoice Processing
- Review and verify payment requests submitted via VISION Hub by Field Offices and Country Offices (CO) to ensure quality and compliance before forwarding to GSSC through Gateway for Purchase Order (PO) – Direct Invoices and Advance Payments
- Process transactions related to government and NGO requests for: Direct Cash Transfers (DCTs) Cash Reimbursements (CR), and Direct Payments (DP)
- Execute HACT (Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers) transactions in Fiori on behalf of the section.
2. Procurement & Sales Order Transactions
- Initiate and process Purchase Requisitions of various types in VISION/SAP.
- Raise and manage Sales Orders in VISION/SAP on behalf of the section.
3. Programme Support & Analysis
- Provide support in research, compilation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data relevant to the section's objectives.
- Assist in preparing reports, working papers, presentations, and other documentation to support programme delivery.
4. Capacity Development & Training
- Support programme-related capacity-building efforts by Preparing training materials, and Participating in training sessions and exercises
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
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Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses relevant to the organization's work.
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A bachelor's degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field from a recognized academic institution may replace three years of related work experience. A master's degree may replace an additional two years of experience. -
Work Experience: A minimum of five years of administrative or service delivery work experience is required.
- Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Prior experience in finance support functions is an asset.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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
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