Quality Assurance Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Kyiv, Ukraine, post#00137819

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.

Job Purpose

As Ukraine enters its fourth year of the escalation of the full-scale war, the humanitarian and child rights catastrophe continue. The war resulted in death, injuries, and mass displacement of people from the south and eastern parts of Ukraine to the west and to neighboring countries, as well as severe destruction and damage to homes and civilian infrastructure, including essential services for children such as schools, kindergartens, youth centers, integrated social services, water and sanitation and health facilities. While there is still an urgent need to respond to the vast humanitarian needs in frontline areas, it is also critical to pivot to recovery priorities, to build back better and ensure that children are at the center of the recovery agenda. UNICEF is engaging actively with government partners, Civil Society Organizations and the Sectoral Working Groups on the National Recovery Plan to ensure that children and youth have improved health, learning and protection outcomes in healthy and safe physical, family and community environments and that systems, policies and communities are built back better to ensure the rights and well-being of every child.

Responsibilities

- Quality Assurance & Internal Control Strengthening: Develops and implements comprehensive quality assurance plans and methodologies. Conducts regular reviews and audits of programme and operational processes to identify risks and areas for improvement. Monitors the implementation of corrective actions and provides feedback to management. Ensures compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Strengthens internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets and ensure efficient resource utilization. - Advisory, Risk Management & Assurance Support: Provides expert advice and guidance to management and staff on quality assurance, risk management, and internal control best practices. Supports the development and implementation of risk management frameworks. Conducts independent assessments and provides assurance on the effectiveness of controls and the achievement of objectives. Contributes to the development of training materials and conducts capacity building activities for staff on quality assurance and risk management. Assists in investigations and special reviews as required.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience in quality assurance, internal audit, risk management, or a related field. Experience in a UN or international organization is an asset. Experience working in a complex humanitarian or development context is desirable.

Skills

Quality Assurance Methodologies, Internal Control Systems, Risk Management, Audit Procedures, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Compliance Monitoring, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management

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