Finance Assistant (Private Sector Fundraising), GS-4

Your chance to use your talents to help UNICEF save lives and change lives of children.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under close supervision of Finance Officer, the incumbent is expected to perform a range of standardized accounting and relevant clerical duties in supporting Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) programme and activities.

Major Responsibilities

1. Assists in preparation of periodic accounting records by recording receipts and disbursements (ledgers, cash books, vouchers, etc.) and reconciling data for recurring or special reports.

2. Maintains contacts with local banks for verifying account status, obtaining approval for cheque clearances, verifying currency exchange rates, and similar direct transactions. 

3. Compiles and verifies budget and accounting data by researching files, calculating costs, and estimating anticipated expenditures from readily available information sources.

4. Assists in preparation of the tax receipt as requested by the donors.

5. Assists in negotiating with the banks for receiving income with the advanced banking system.

6. Assists in maintaining liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information relevant to the PSFR activities.

7. Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Completion of secondary education is required with professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration considered as an asset. University degree in Accounting and Finance highly preferred.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience in the area of finance and accounting is required.
• High fluency in written and spoken English and Thai.
• Proven proficiency and good knowledge of computer applications.
• Good Planning & Organizing, Analytical, and Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to details, tact and discretion.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Familiarity with Private Sector Fundraising field of work, an asset 
• Meets UNICEF Core Value and competencies: Commitment, Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity, Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing
• Learning and Researching
• Planning & Organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

How to apply:

The Successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package under the UN system.

Please send application no later than 30 January 2017

All UN including UNICEF candidates need to send an application letter together with Personal History (P-11) and Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) of the last two years.

  FORM P11.doc

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.