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Batch recruitment: Programme Associate (Vision HUB) (GS6), Fixed term, Port Sudan-Sudan, MENA (#128751, #128752, #128778)

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Job no: 572544

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty Station: Port Sudan

Level: G-6

Location: Sudan

Categories: Programme 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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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

For every child, Hope

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.

Strategic office context:

Sudan Country office handles annual budget of approximately US$ 350 million and all transactions such as EZHACT (DCT, Reimbursements and Direct Payments), raising of Fund Commitments, Sales orders, purchase requisitions and individual contracts, and liquidations are processed by the VISION Hub for the office. These transactions are processed by the VISION-SAP Associates (Business processes) under the supervision of VISION-SAP Officer (Business Processes).

Under the general supervision of the Finance Specialist and Operations Officer (Vision Hub), ensure all relevant VISION transactions are undertaken in line with the requirements and according to the SOPs. Monitor functional Role Mapping/Table of Authority/Release strategy of UCO and manage IRC functions in coordination with sections. Provide support to the unit in all financial transactions related to HACT implementation, with particular focus on ensuring efficiency all financial transactions for field activities. Contribute to the improvement of the available SOPs, establishment of KPIs and other workflow documentation.

How can you make a difference?

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Vision transactions

• Scrutinize and review VISION transaction requests ensuring all supporting documentation and relevant information is in compliance with rules and procedures.
• Process transactions in VISION using the correct t-codes and related work processes accurately and timely.
• Retrieve monitoring reports, in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
• Support project roll outs and implementation of new processes, including testing, debugging, and implementation of new application and systems.
• Analyze problems, identifies alternatives, test and recommend solutions.
• Respond to requests/queries in relation to transactions handled by the Hub, track and monitor the incident throughout its life cycle, including verification and closure.
• Maintain a permanent link between both Programme and Operations sections for Vision transactions and liaise with Finance to ensure the finalization of transactions made.
• Files/archives, when needed, all relevant documents for audit purposes.

Training and orientation on VISION and HACT

• Provide detailed metrics on Hub transactions, analyze and define training needs.
• Facilitate training for staff and implementing partners in the area of VISION and HACT.
• Conduct orientation on VISION for newcomers.
• Compiles Frequently Asked Questions and maintains knowledge databases for eventual distribution among VISION users.

Perform additional assignments as requested by the supervisor.

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

Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization. Computer literacy and ability to effectively use standard office software, tools and technologies.

Experience:

• Six years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work, of which at least one year is closely related to support of programme activities. Preference will be given to those who have working experience with SAP or similar systems.
• For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. “UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

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Deadline: E. Africa Standard Time