UNICEF Programme Budget Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
UNICEF Programme Budget Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
How Can You Make a Difference? Under the supervision of the Senior Health Manager (Chief, Immunization) and other Programme Staff, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, compiling, and editing of English-language proposals and reports for donors, ensuring that they are in line with criteria set out in official guidelines and directives, and in line with agreement/stipulations.
The incumbent will work also with Field office colleagues, Chief Field Operations, Chief of Supply and Finance as well as Programme Officer, (budget) to help monitor the large programme budget of over $100 million a year. And ensure accurate expenditure at field level, against appropriate grant.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Collaborate in the development and ongoing monitoring of Financial Resource Requirement (FRR) and budget execution including tracking of outstanding commitments.
In consultation with Chief, Immunization develop donor budget and proposal based on field needs and annual section workplan, and in line with annual Gavi and GPEI-approved budget envelope.
In collaboration with Data team, prepare and submit scheduled reports to donors on expenditures and activities achieved from funds received from that specific donor.
Prepare management indicators reports
Work with HQ Polio Finance team and Gavi team in Geneva to provide quarterly expenditure reports and analysis using Standard Codes.
Participate in year-end closure of accounts by monitoring expenditures and commitments – working with colleagues to remedy any mis-allocations across grants and minimising unspent balances leading to grant expiry date.
Act as focal point for the handling of all queries from headquarters, regional/country offices and Nigeria based staff, regarding programme budget, funding commitments and donor contributions
Provide information on allotment accounts and availability of funds; advises and updates allotment lists
Clearly communicate to field office colleagues the constraints of donor proposals
and importance of aligning their activities to agreed budget.
Request and analyse field-office Immunization and Polio budgets as submitted, ensuring accuracy against existing proposals and noting needs for future proposals.
Qualifications
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Project Management, Financial Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Communication, or other relevant fields; or a first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience including 2 years of progressively responsible experience in contribution management and the development of donor reports and proposals.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Programme Budget Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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