Programme Budget Officer (NOB), Fixed term, #128757, Port Sudan-Sudan, MENA (subject to reclassification)

Join UNICEF Sudan and upport the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the programme budget for SCO and support the budget oversight and provide advice to the UNICEF office including the  field offices on programme budget management.

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For every child, Hope

Sudan is among the top four countries in the world with the highest prevalence of global acute malnutrition (GAM), with an estimated 13.6 percent. The nutrition outlook is expected to deteriorate in 2024 due to ongoing conflict since mid of April, food security decline, compromised health and WASH services, and prolonged displacement. The estimated people in need for nutrition services is projected to rise further with the deteriorating nutrition determinants. Currently, the nutrition cluster estimate that 3.67 million children under five will suffer from acute malnutrition during 2024, out of which, 729,000 children will have severe acute malnutrition which put them at immediate risk of death if not treated on timely manner.

How can you make a difference? 

You support the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the programme budget for SCO and support the budget oversight and provide advice to the UNICEF office including the  field offices on programme budget management.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1.Country Office Programme Budget Monitoring 

• Monitor SCO all programme budgets on a timely basis, ensuring red flags on budget issues are brought to management attention.
• Proactively identify and develop processes for better budget management by Programme and Operations sections.
• Receive all budgetary allocations, enter them into the system (VISION) under relevant programme components for relevant years; re-phase and re-allocate funds as instructed by Chief, Deputy Representative and produce periodic country and regional offices programme management reports.
• Support process of identification, request, allotment, and monitoring of use of global thematic funds for SCO.
• Generate and verify data for SCO Country Management Team (CMT) meetings dashboards, scorecards, key management indicators, etc.

2. Contribution management

• Support all aspects of contribution management (fundraising, proposals, donor reporting, etc.) for the SCO, including cross sectoral programmes, and ensure compliance with donor proposal and reporting SOP standards.
• In coordination with the Reports Specialist, monitor the status of donor reports for SCO using Insight reports. Alert sections of outstanding donor reports. Draft letters for the Representative to sections failing to comply with donor reporting requirements.
• Support the process of CO programme budget management .
• In support of SCO oversight, monitor fund utilization in all programme outputs using Insight reports; alert the Chief Health and the Deputy Representative of any significant inconsistencies and/or short-falls in the financial performance of the country office.
• For new Country Programmes, check programme codes and scopes and relevant focus areas.
• Assist in the preparation of SCO budget using the Budget Formulation Tool (BFT). Ensure all budget allocations are within approved ceiling.
• Compile/tabulate Quarterly Management Performance Reports (dashboards) for all  programme outputs with the key management indicators monitored by the CMT.
• Answer relevant VISION and budget management queries from programmes and operations sections and assist in referring complex issues to relevant RO/HQ sections/staff ensuring that all such queries are timely and fully addressed.
• Provide VISION and financial management training and orientation to Field and country offices staff when requested.

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

• Education: University degree in a technical field related to budget or financial management and/or monitoring.
• Experience: Two years practical, professional work experience in financial/budget management and/or programme monitoring.

Experience working in emergency context.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic language is required.

The following desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

(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.

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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 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 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.

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Remarks:

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).

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.

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

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.

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.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. “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/”