South Africa: Programme Budget Officer, NOB
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 27 Aug 2013
VA-2013-014
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for the Fixed Term post of:
PROGRAMME BUDGET OFFICER, NOB
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
FIXED-TERM
Duration: 2 year – with possibility of extension
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative contributes to the preparation, analysis, monitoring and control of the budget involving several different sources of funds by grants and by programme components, and progress reporting against management indicators
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• University degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or related disciplines with specialization in budgeting, financial management/accounting desirable
• At least two years of professional work experience in project administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Budget planning, implementation and financial management
• Computer skills, including programme and financial management tools, internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Sharing UNICEF Core Values of:
• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
Proficiency in UNICEF Core Competencies of:
• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results
Proficient in functional competencies of:
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts • Analyzing • Applying Technical Expertise • Learning and Researching • Planning and Organizing
How to apply:
Application letter, along with CV and attached P11 Form (which can also be accessed through the UNICEF website address: www.unicef.org) should be sent on or before 27 August 2013 to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org with the subject line “Programme Budget Officer, NOB”.
Only South African nationals will be considered. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
