Finance Assistant

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF’s mandate, mission and unique attributes provide a strategic advantage in promoting and supporting transformational change to achieve sustainable coverage at scale. After more than 45 years in Lao PDR, UNICEF Lao PDR UNICEF is one of the longest-serving international organizations in the country plays an important role in supporting the government, advocating for reform and leading coordination to scale-up results.

UNICEF has been working in Lao PDR continuously since 1973, one of the longest-serving international organizations in the country. We have been implementing one of UNICEF’s largest country programmes worldwide, working tirelessly to promote the rights of children and women and to bring basic services – education, health, nutrition, protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene – to those who are most in need.

In Lao PDR, UNICEF is promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child. Together with our partners, we are focusing and putting extra efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children throughout the country.

As part of the Finance team, the UNV will contribute his/her technical acumen to support the implementation of services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate Finance-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align Finance management with business objectives.

Skills and experience:

• Accounting, Finance and Business Administration

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Laotian, Level: Mother tongue, Required

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1780650837053696