Avis de recrutement d’un associé aux finances, Lilongwe, Malawi

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, empowerment…

UNICEF Malawi Country Programme (2019-2023) is aligned with the Government of Malawi’s Growth and Development Strategy (MDGS III) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The programme supports the Government of Malawi to meet its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights in line with international conventions and standards. The country programme is guided by the principles of children’s rights, equity, gender equality, inclusion and resilience, and supports evidence-based, integrative and innovative programming. The vision is that ‘all girls and boys in Malawi, especially the most disadvantaged and deprived, realize their rights’.  The programme focuses on: early childhood (parenting, high-impact social services, early stimulation and learning), middle childhood and adolescence (learning, multi-sectoral services, active citizenship), communities (decentralized services and systems, community ownership, social norms), programme effectiveness (monitoring, evaluation, HACT, Innovation, Social Protection and Social Policy and External Communication.  The programme is based on ‘leaving no child behind’, realizing ‘rights for all children in Malawi’.

The Business Support Center Unit is a key part of the UNICEF Malawi Operations Section. The Center provides crucial day-to-day financial management services within the Office. Efficiency and effectiveness is our main objective and as Finance Associate you will be at the forefront of dealing with timely and accurate financial transactions processing, analyzing the risks and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures.

 

How can you make a difference?

The Malawi Country Office offers an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for you to join our dynamic Business Support Centre (BSC) team where you will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized financial tasks,  ensuring delivery that is compliant with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases and also recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

In your role, you will report to and be under the overall guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager.

This job therefore presents a unique and significant opportunity for a qualified, vibrant, motivated and committed person to contribute to the overall achievement of transformative results for children with professional excellence and by delivering on the following key responsibility areas, but not limited to – you are however encouraged to read the attached and detailed job description  Generic JD – Finance Associate GS6.pdf in order to  view the full role and its requirements :

1. Review and conduct quality checks on payment request documents before processing. Inaccurate records can result in the misappropriation of resources ;
2. Review pre-commitment request documents received from programme and operations sections and check  supporting documents before processing. Inefficient recording of transaction may result in inaccurate records which will compromise credibility of the organization’s financial statements ;
3. Review  and draft Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) requests/documents received and check appropriateness and adequacy of  supporting documents within HACT procedures. Non-adherence to meeting  timelines will cause delays in payment processing/timely clearing of liquidations, resulting in late disbursement of funds hence affecting programme implementation as well as compromise Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) aging report/indicators.

 

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Education : Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration considered as an asset.

Experience :

• A minimum of 6 years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required ;
• Have financial management skills and experience in the implementation of modern management systems ;
• Good knowledge of United Nations financial procedures in general and UNICEF in particular is an asset.

Technical knowledge and skills :

• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies ;
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP software is an asset.

Language  : Fluency in English and in the local language is required, both sound written and verbal skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks :

The position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID).

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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 only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

The vacancy announcement is open to all candidates – both internal and external candidates

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF Malawi is seeking individuals who are motivated to make a real difference and serve the children of Malawi with resourcefulness, resilience, creativity, and professional excellence.