Finance & Budget Associate, G-6, Fixed Term Position, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi, #00137623
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Budget Officer, the Finance & Budget Associate will support the effective management of financial resources by strengthening financial stewardship, compliance, accountability, and operational efficiency. The role will provide accurate information, analysis, reporting, and monitoring to support risk-informed decision-making and organizational performance. The incumbent will contribute to finance and budget planning, monitoring, reporting, and follow-up by maintaining reliable data, supporting analysis, identifying issues and opportunities, and working closely with programme and operations teams. Through collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement, the role will help ensure resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and in line with organizational policies and procedures, contributing to sustainable results for children.
Responsibilities
The UNICEF Malawi Programme aims to advance the rights of children through equitable and accountable programme delivery. As a Finance & Budget Associate, you will strengthen financial stewardship, budget oversight, donor compliance, and efficient resource management for results for children. This involves supporting effective financial resource management, enhancing financial stewardship, ensuring compliance and accountability, and improving operational efficiency. You will provide accurate information, analysis, reporting, and monitoring to facilitate risk-informed decision-making and enhance organizational performance. Your contributions will be crucial in finance and budget planning, monitoring, reporting, and follow-up, by maintaining reliable data, supporting analysis, identifying issues and opportunities, and collaborating closely with programme and operations teams. Through collaborative efforts, problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help ensure that resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, ultimately contributing to sustainable results for children.
Work Experience
6 years of relevant work experience in Financial Management, budget management, financial analysis, financial reporting, grant management, payroll administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, funds management, internal controls, donor compliance, and any other related fields.
Skills
Programme and operations budget management, Financial accounting, Payroll administration, Reconciliations, Transaction processing, Financial controls, Financial and budget data analysis, Budget preparation and forecasting, Financial reporting, SAP or other ERP systems proficiency, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Communication and client-service skills