Finance Assistant (G-5), TA, 364 days, #137066, East Jerusalem - State of Palestine, MENA

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Finance Assistant (G-5), TA, 364 days, #137066, East Jerusalem - State of Palestine, MENA

Apply now Job no: 596178

Contract type: Temporary Appointment

Duty Station: East Jerusalem

Location: State of Palestine (SoP)

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 Champion

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context

The Generic Job Profile for a Finance Assistant, at the GS-05 level, is to be used in a UNICEF Country Office, reporting to the Finance Specialist, NO-C.

Purpose for the job

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

At the G-5 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Maintains the filing system and ensure timely filing of financial and bank documents.
• Assists on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets.
• Communicates with the local banks and follow up on all transfers and required banking services. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. This includes supporting the preparation of bank reconciliation.
• Supports the monthly closure and assists in the preparation of year-end reports.
• Coordinates with the field offices and supports the petty cash and other financial transactions.
• Drafts correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
• Perform any other duty

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GJP GS-5 Finance Assistant (002) (2).pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required with professional or university level courses in Accounting and Finance and/or Business administration considered as an asset.*
• *A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience.
• Work

Experience

• A minimum of five years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required.
• Skills: The following skills are required: Financial Recordkeeping, Budget Monitoring, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Accounting Compliance and Data Management.
• Language

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

• Knowledge of Hebrew language is considered as an asset.

• Experience with UN agencies, or international organizations is desirable.

• Knowledge of MS Office suite is desirable.

• Familiarity with database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is an asset.

• Experience using AI tools to support efficient processes is an asset.

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

• For every Child, you demonstrate...

• 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

• 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

• Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

• 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misco