Programme Officer

How can you make a difference? 

• UNICEF has adopted the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) as an approach for obtaining assurance that results have been achieved in line with resource utilization. It aims at managing risk related to cash transfers made to implementing partners in support of programme implementation, reducing partner transaction costs and allowing progressive use of national systems for management and accountability of results and resources.
• The Programme Officer (HACT) provides professional financial, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process by preparing, managing and/or executing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate the effective implementation of HACT in line with the UNICEF HACT Policy and UNICEF HACT procedure.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support to HACT planning during the programming process
• Support to implementation of assurance activities
• Review and use of HACT  reports
• Networking and inter-agency partnership
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree in one of the following fields: Development studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in programme development/management, financial planning and management, or another related area.

Skills:

• Very good knowledge of the Polish context around implementing partnerships management.
• Proficient with systems and computer software particularly ERP/SAP.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Polish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577032