UNICEF Supply Division Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated Senior Budget Associate to join the finance and budget team.

Senior Budget Associate (GS-7 level)

Financial Management Centre, UNICEF Supply Division

Fixed Term assignment

Are you looking to advance your finance career while making a difference in a child’s life? UNICEF Supply Division Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated Senior Budget Associate to join the finance and budget team.

For Every Child…a Sustainable Future

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How Can You Make a Difference?

Under the supervision of the Finance and Budget Manager, the Senior Budget Associate will support reporting, analysis and monitoring of the integrated budget for Supply Division; preparation and development of monthly reporting and analysis; standardization, simplification and focus reporting to be functional and provide management with decision making information; oversight of Other Resources funding for the division including related donor reporting; focal point for budget policy guidance within Supply Division and coordination of budget-related training and knowledge sharing within Supply Division.

 MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Budget management and monitoring
   1. Monitors budget implementation and determines/recommends reallocation of funds when necessary
   2. Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels
   3. Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations with respect to budget utilization reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
   4. Responsible for providing user-friendly reports and analysis. This includes regular and ad-hoc trend analysis for management decision-making
   5. Provides budget advisory support and technical guidance in line with policies and related MoUs
   6. Budget management training and development of budget focal points and grant stewards
   7. Ensures adherence to policies & procedures e.g. on grant extensions, release of budgets
   8. Supporting contributions-in-Kind (CIK) grant administration
   9. Key liaison for Insight reports and other HQ budget tools
2. Other Resources (OR) grants
   1. Allocation of grants to owner/steward and providing guidance on responsibilities and accountability
   2. Review of MoUs at drafting stage and providing input on applicable charges
   3. Regular monitoring and reporting on grants including providing support on preparation of uncertified utilization reports
3. Preparation and ongoing development of key budget models
4. Develop and maintain standardized reporting in a functional, understandable format to provide management with decision making information.  Advise management on resource utilization.
5. Provide support for both internal and external audit requests
6. Any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

To qualify as a Champion for every Child you will have…

Required:

•   Completion of secondary education (i.e. high school diploma) is a minimum requirement
•   A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, business administration or related area is     required.
•   Experience in the use of an ERP-based system (preferably SAP) is required.
•   Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel and all MS Office applications is required.
•   Fluency in English.

Desirable:

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills as well as experience with management and/or donor reporting is desirable specifically using business intelligence tools.
• University level courses in accounting, finance, or economics with progressive training in management sciences including finance and accounts.
• Proficiency in additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)
• Work experience in UNICEF or other UN Agencies is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting standards such as IPSAS is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. In addition, the following functional competencies will be required for these positions:

• Applying Technical Expertise (Level 2)
• Planning and Organizing (Level 2)
• Analyzing (Level 2)
• Following Instructions and Procedures, (Level 2)

To view our competency framework, please click here: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks

The closing date is 13 April 2020. 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.  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 diversity and gender balance are factors in the selection process.  Queries can be directed to William Burgess at wburgess@unicef.org.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. 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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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