Finance Associate (Funds Monitoring and Analysis), G-6, Fixed Term Position, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, Rome, Italy, (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Italian Work Permit Holders)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division mobilizes resources and strategic partnerships. Within PFP, the Budget and Analysis Unit (BAU) provides financial management and oversight for various financing mechanisms.

Job Purpose

The Finance Associate supports the Budget and Analysis Unit (BAU) in the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of PFP financing mechanisms, including Investment Funds, Bridge Financing, and Dynamo Funds. This role is crucial for managing investment resources that support UNICEF's fundraising and programme objectives. By performing financial monitoring, reporting, reconciliation, and stakeholder coordination, the incumbent strengthens financial accountability and supports informed decision-making across Headquarters, Country Offices, and National Committees. The position's operational excellence and client-focused support are key to optimizing resource utilization and enabling the successful implementation of PFP's strategic priorities for children, ensuring sound financial management and efficient execution of PFP financing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

The Finance Associate provides specialized operational and technical support for the administration of PFP financing mechanisms, including Investment Funds, Bridge Financing, Dynamo Funds, and other related financial instruments. The position supports the efficient execution of financial transactions, financial monitoring, reporting, reconciliations, and treasury coordination to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant management of investment resources. The incumbent is accountable for maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting investment fund operations, ensuring compliance with UNICEF financial policies and procedures, and delivering high-quality operational support to Headquarters divisions, Country Offices, Regional Offices, National Committees, and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities include supporting the administration and operational management of PFP financing mechanisms, assisting with financial monitoring, reporting, and analysis, providing financial systems and accounting support, coordinating treasury activities and stakeholder support, and undertaking ad-hoc support and assignments as needed to ensure effective financial operations.

Work Experience

A minimum of six years of practical work experience in finance, accounting, financial management, financial operations, budget management, or investment fund administration is required.

Skills

Processing and monitoring financial transactions using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, VISION), Financial management, Accounting, Budget management, Investment fund administration, Financial reporting, Reconciliation, Treasury coordination, Stakeholder coordination, Operational support, Client-focused support, Compliance with financial policies and procedures

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