Programme Budget Specialist, P-3 at UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief (PMR), you will be responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting income and expenditures, including donor contributions and will be accountable for analyzing the needs, preparation, management and monitoring of contributions, involving all sources of funds across programmes and operations, contributing to the overall governance of the office. You will also collaborate with HQ, RO and CO and contribute to the overall strategies related to contribution and budget management and reporting and capacity building for UNICEF Nigeria Country Office.

Summary of results-based key functions and accountabilities:

• Support Budget analysis focussing on achieving results
• Contribution management (budget planning allocation, monitoring)
• Management of financial dashboard reports
• Management of financial reports related to resource mobilization and donor reporting
• VISION support to fund management
• Cost distribution and payroll
• Cross-Sectoral Pooled Funds Coordination

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Accounting,Business Admin.,Finance,Development Studies,Statistics, General administration, Social Sciences and any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Programme Management, Budgeting. and any other related fields.
• Skills: Work experience on EU financial reporting is considered an asset. Experience in the usage of office software MS package and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. Experience in SAP is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• International organization, working in Nigeria
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.