Re-Advertisement: Senior Programme Associate, Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) NYHQ, GS7, Fixed Term (FT) #11346

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For every child, hope.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

The position is situated in the Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) in the Director’s Office under the supervision of Operations Manager. The Office of Emergency Programmes has several objectives: (a) strengthen preparedness and timely, effective, and efficient response to humanitarian crises in varied contexts; (b) strengthen sustained access for principled humanitarian assistance and protection for children affected by humanitarian crises; and (c) strengthen on strategic alliances, partnerships and advocacy for child-focused humanitarian action.

The position will support the EMOPS Director’s Office, and will be accountable for procedural operational work processes, financial transactions, and administrative support services.

Purpose for the job

Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Manager, the Snr. Programme Associate is responsible for executing a broad variety of budget monitoring and management; programme support functions; procedural rules & regulations; and administrative work processes to help develop, implement, and monitor programme activities, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Management and Monitoring of fund resources.

1. Assist in planning, identification, allocation, monitoring, and day-to-day management of supplementary (OR) funded budgets that are made available to EMOPS or being managed by EMOPS, including Global Thematic Humanitarian Funds.
2. Regular preparation of budget reports, such as project utilization reports against EMOPS Annual Workplan including maintenance of overall budget monitoring tables, project proposals, and other related documents of supplementary funded projects.
3. Contribute to the preparation of budgets for specific thematic projects (such as country support funds).  Prepare summary of budget status and project utilization reports by providing information and preparing monitoring tables. 
4. Liaise with the regional and country offices regarding the use of EMOPS charge codes or using external charge codes for workshops/training/travel and ensuring that offices stay within budget allotments.
5. Liaise with relevant sections/unit within and outside EMOPS, including EMOPS Geneva & Istanbul, DFAM, DHR, PARMO, and PD, in terms of gathering information for donor reports, financial reporting, and other reports as necessary.
6. Perform data gathering, monitoring and analysis of Grants, Fund Reservations/Funds Commitments, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, SSAs status and other programme budgets.  Generate FLS/VISION report