Programme Associate at UNICEF, New York, United States

Deadline: 13 November 2022

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Programme Associate in New York, United States.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Programme Associate will perform the following functions:

• Fund Monitoring
  • Monitors financial expenditures of the GCI team, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
  • In close collaboration with the GCI Project Manager, provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
  • Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the budget monitoring of project/programme implementation.
  • Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
• Grant Management
  • Facilitates establishing and processing contracts with donors.
  • Complies with UNICEF procedures to meet internal donor deadlines for interim and final narrative donor reports.
  • Works with Public Partnerships Division for amending grant agreements and extending grants in UNICEF’s system via no cost extensions and extensions with additional funding.
• Procurement
  • Guides managers in the process of PCA/SSAs in line with the policies and guidance issued by FRG, supply division and DHR.
  • Provide technical support to CSO as needed on UNICEF processes and forms.
  • Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to GCI. This includes preparing and completing necessary forms and templates, and making necessary logistical arrangements.
  • Manages fund transfers to GCI civil society partners and UNICEF country offices.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required, working with different partners and following up on multiple grants is required.
• Experience with UNICEF/UN is a strong asset.
• Non-US candidates must be in possession of an existing US G4 visa or be a US permanent resident/citizen.
• Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SAP/VISION, SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
• Knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies and procedures is an asset.
• Very strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• Well-developed sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and independently under time pressure.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with external partners.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of French or another official UN language is an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.