Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Associate supports the respective section(s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. The incumbent documents and provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
Provide technical support to the programme committees, e.g. review budgets and documentation of Programme Cooperation Agreements for compliance with HACT framework, including support to assessments, assurance and capacity development of implementing partners.
Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
Provide operational and technical assistance in the financial planning and monitoring process by preparing/analyzing financial data/estimates and documentations verifying relevancy, accuracy and completeness to support programme budget management.
Prepare regular analysis and reports on the budget situation for oversight and action.
Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education:
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience:
A minimum of six years of administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required.
Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Russian or another official UN language is considered as an asset.
