Requirements

Required

• Education: A bachelor's degree in business management, financial management, accounting or public finance. A degree in a related operations field (such as supply chain, human resources, IT, international business or project management) is also accepted.

• Experience: At least two years of professional work in one or more operations areas: budget, finance and reporting, facilities, administration, supply and logistics, ICT or human resources.

• Skills: Microsoft Office and an understanding of Results Based Management. UNICEF also asks for people who are self-driven, open to change and able to handle uncertainty.

• Languages: English and Portuguese.

Desirable (Not Required)

• A professional licence from an internationally recognised institution.

• Experience in a UN agency, a large private or public company, or in a developing country or humanitarian setting.

• Experience with the private sector or private sector fundraising.

• Experience with ERP systems and IPSAS accounting standards (highly desirable).

• Experience supporting client-focused teams.

• Another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

• Country-level experience in development, fragile or humanitarian settings.

Other Conditions

• UNICEF does not arrange visas or work permits for National Officer and General Service posts.

• Selected candidates go through reference, safeguarding and background checks, and need medical clearance.

• Government employees normally must resign from government jobs before joining UNICEF.