tendersglobal.net UNICEF 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. 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. UNICEF’s core mission is to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children, and to ensure a workforce that reflects the diversity of those children. For every child, a Champion 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. This move is part of the Future Focus Initiative, aimed at achieving cost savings and supporting broader UN objectives. The Rome CSC will play a critical role in delivering operational support to all UNICEF Divisions based at WFP HQ, as well as coordinating closely with WFP on the services provided to UNICEF staff. Under the close supervision and guidance of the P3 Administrative and Finance Specialist, the incumbent supports the effective management of the CSC budget, payroll for all UNICEF staff based in Rome, while providing technical guidance and oversight to the Finance Assistant and Finance Associate to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely service delivery of finance‑related transactions. The role requires a strong understanding of both programmatic and funding components of UNICEF’s work. The position involves supervisory responsibility of others. Responsibilities Support Financial Planning and Management Ensure that internal controls are adequately applied in the office. Responsible for a timely update of the Table of Authority. Maintain a database with all signed letters of acceptance of authority. Submit IRC (Identity and Role Control) requests for designation of roles for the CSC Rome team. Analyze CSCRome budget expenditures according to allotment and budget codes. Monitor the application of charge‑back costs mechanism against staff posted in Rome and liaise with DFAM on corrections required. Monitor all open commitments and pre‑commitments from CSCRome budget. Reconcile Personal Advances and Recoveries, as well as the General Ledger accounts. Review transactions and alert Supervisor on potential financial and reputational risks and take action when necessary. Ensure timely preparation of monthly and year‑end financial closure for CSC Rome. Contribute to the preparation and analysis of finance‑related background papers and analytical reports. Payroll Management Coordinate with UNICEF’s Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC) and analyse monthly funding analysis reports and follow up with all Divisions represented in Rome in case of budget or post‑related issues. Prepare and reconcile payroll deductions for all staff in Rome. Respond to staff on payroll‑related queries. People Management Support a culture of honest and continuous feedback and performance management by providing practical advice and guidance to ensure individual and team objectives are met. Service Delivery Supervise the service delivery of the unit to meet organisational performance and productivity goals related to all financing‑related cases (i.e. invoicing, MDMs and Pcard transactions). Ensure proactive coordination with other colleagues for timely resolution of issues and concerns. Develop close and positive client service relationships with offices being supported. Keep supervisor abreast of potential problem areas. Knowledge and Capacity Building Research and analyse data and information to identify training needs with CSC for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions. Establish processes to support effective workflows and conduct regular training sessions for processors to enhance efficiency and performance in invoicing, MDM and Pcard management transactions. Conduct events which aim to build capacity of stakeholders and improve the submission of cases via OASIS. Act as Officer‑in‑Charge in the absence of Administrative and Finance Specialist Perform other duties as required Qualifications Education Completion of secondary education is required. A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is an asset. A professional qualification (i.e., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) from a professional accounting body would be highly desirable. Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in general accounting, finance and business administration is required. Experience working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, SharePoint and PowerPoint is required. Previous supervisory experience is an asset. Experience working with ERP systems, in particular SAP, is required. Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment is an asset. Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/International NGOs is an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian context is an asset. Skills In‑depth knowledge of the concepts relevant to the area of work, including rules and regulations is required. Ability to consistently apply relevant policies, procedures and good practices in the daily work is required. Good judgement to handle complex cases and communicate issues in clear and concise messages is required. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with clients and colleagues is required. In‑depth knowledge of UNICEF modules related to budget, invoicing, MDM and Pcard modules is an asset. Language Requirements Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Core Values and Competencies Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) Demonstrates Self‑Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) Works Collaboratively with others (2) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) Innovates and Embraces Change (2) Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) Drives to achieve impactful results (2) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) EEO and Inclusion Statement UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS‑CoV‑2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. #J-18808-Ljbffr