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, an advocate.

How can you make a difference?

The Finance Assistant is responsible for executing a broad variety of standardized administrative and financial tasks for the respective section(s) requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative and financial procedures, processes and policies.

Under the leadership of the Finance Officer (NO-1) in Mexico, the postholder will carry out the following tasks:

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Job Description:  SJD Finance Assistant.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following requirements… 

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in administrative, finance and/or operational support is required.

For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.     

• Experience in providing support in financial related tasks.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Intermediate level of English.

You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory)… 

• Previous experience with SAP or similar ERP.
• Fluency in English.

For every child, you will demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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

• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• This is a local position. Candidates who are not citizens of Mexico must hold a valid work permit, prior to applying, to be considered eligible for this post.

Apply now and JOIN US as the next Finance Assistant at UNICEF Mexico!