Budget Associate, G-6, Fixed Term, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00134117, Rome, Italy

Budget Associate, G-6, Fixed Term, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00134117, Rome, Italy (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders)

Job no: 596108
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Rome
Level: G-6
Location: Italy
Categories: Financial Management

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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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

For every child, the right to a Calling

How can you make a difference?

As a Budget Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, monitoring, and analysis of PFP's global budget resources, helping ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently and managed effectively to deliver results for children. Through budget analysis, financial reporting, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement of business processes and reporting tools, you will contribute to informed decision-making, strong financial stewardship, and the achievement of UNICEF's fundraising and partnership objectives worldwide.

• Budget Preparation
• Budget Execution
• Budget Monitoring and Reporting
• IRC Info Risk and Compliance (IRC) Requests

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

• Education: Completion of Secondary Education is required. Professional and/ or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
• Work Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in finance, accounting, financial management, financial operations, budget management, investment fund administration or another relevant financial management area is required.
• Skills:
  • Experience in processing and monitoring financial transactions using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, VISION or similar financial management systems).
  • Experience in financial reconciliations, account analysis and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Experience in monitoring budgets, commitments, expenditures and fund utilization.
  • Experience in preparing financial reports, reconciliations, management information and supporting financial analyses.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial data, identifying discrepancies and supporting their resolution.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting and financial modelling.
  • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and providing operational finance support in a client-oriented environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial controls, internal procedures and compliance requirements.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience working with IPSAS or other international public sector accounting standards.
• Experience working within UNICEF, the United Nations or another international organization.
• Knowledge of UNICEF financial policies, procedures and corporate systems.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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

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