Internal/External Vacancy Announcement – Finance Assistant (GS 4), Kampala, Uganda #82958 (open to only Ugandan Nationals)

UNICEF Uganda is excited to announce an opportunity for a qualified and self-motivated Finance Assistant. In this role, you will support a range of standardized financial clerical duties, contributing to the impactful UNICEF Country Programme.
Why Join Us?
Rewarding Career Experience: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about results for children.
Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for learning and development within a supportive setting.
If you are looking for a fulfilling career with a team that values your contributions, we are eager to hear from you!

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a trustable hand

You can visit our website to find out more about the interesting work we do for children in Uganda.

How can you make a difference? 

Under close supervision of the Finance Officer NOB, the Finance Assistant, at the G-4 level, will perform a range of standardized financial clerical duties to support the UNICEF Country Programme.

The Finance Assistant will also provide accounting duties like release of payments, efficient financial recording, accounting and reporting, which in turn facilitates management oversight, decision making and quality control.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Review payment requests to ensure their completeness, and accuracy before submission to the GSSC. Ensure the correct classification and recording of financial transactions.

2. Assist in preparation and disbursement of cheques with proper identifications of Payees and authorization letters where applicable. Raise receipts and other related processes in HACT Manager (Payment returns, refunds, etc…)

3. Act as the designated bank agent with our House banks. Maintains an enabling relationship with the said HBs to facilitate the smooth operations and relations with the banks. Assist onboarding Staff members with opening bank accounts.

4. Assist in performing HACT Financial Spot checks of Implementing Partners as required and assigned by the Quality Assurance team,

5. Maintains electronic accounting records and finance subject files by proper filing for easy retrieval of accounting data and references.

6. Backstops other roles as and when requested and assigned e.g the VAT recovery role, perform year end closure activities as assigned, etc…

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education. Formal training in Finance and accounting for at least one year. Ability to operate PC, calculator or other machines used to maintain accounts.
• Work Experience:  Four years general clerical experience, some of which should be in accounting clerical work.  A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required

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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

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

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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 does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.