Fixed Term AppointmentDuty Station: RomeLevel: G-6Location: ItalyCategories: Financial ManagementUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, 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.
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UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.The right to an education The Rome Common Services Center (CSC) will be newly established following the relocation of several UNICEF HQ Divisions to Rome, where they will be co-located with WFP HQ. Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Associate (G7) in the Rome CSC, the incumbent supports the effective management of Pcard, Master Data Management and Invoicing cases for UNICEF staff based in Rome.
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The impact directly affects the quality and timeliness of the delivery of a range of different specialized services for which the unit is accountable. The Associate manages complicated cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of urgent and complex situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. Back-up function to Finance Assistant (G5) and Senior Finance Associate (G7).Master Data Management: Acts as MDM Focal Point Releaser and MDM Local Focal Point for all entities in Rome; Invoicing: Act as a Finance Local Focal Point to prepare, submit and monitor requests; respond to queries from GSSC and contract managers; Support feedback collection and analysis for finance-related transactional cases; monitor dashboard reports; A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is an asset.Work Experience A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in contracting, finance, operations and/or other related technical fields is required.Experience with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint is required.Experience with ERP systems, in particular SAP, is required.Experience in a multi-cultural environment is an asset.Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or in a developing country and/or humanitarian context is an asset.
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Understanding of contracting processes and ability to apply policies and good practices in daily work is required.In-depth knowledge of UNICEF modules related to budget, invoicing, MDM and Pcard is an asset.
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Language Requirements
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Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
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Culture & ValuesFor every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).