Fresher UN Programme Officer (HACT) Job Vacancies – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Title: Programme Officer (HACT)
Organization: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Grade: NOB
About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer (Harmonized Cash Transfer) reports to the Deputy Representative Operations for supervision. The Programme Officer (HACT) provides professional financial, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process by preparing, managing and/or executing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate the effective implementation of HACT in line with the UNICE,F HACT Policy and UNICEF HACT procedure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support to HACT planning during the programming process
- Support to implementation of assurance activities
- Review and use of HACT reports
- Networking and inter-agency partnership
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Programme Officer (HACT) job placement should a university degree in one of the following fields is required: Development studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management or another relevant technical field.
- At least two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: auditing, accounting, financial planning and management, programme development/management, or another related area.
- Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or international organization is considered as an asset.
- Fluency in English is required.
- UNICEF’s Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
- Competencies: Formulating strategies and concepts, Analyzing, Applying technical expertise, Learning and researching, Planning and organizing (II)
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 9th September 2019
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