Consultant Finance Officer (NO-B) – (For Liberian Nationals Only)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.  Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.  And we never give up.

1.  Purpose of the Assignment:

The incumbent of the post, under the direct supervision of the Operations Specialist will handle the mobile money transactions and mobile money accounts reconciliations in accordance with SOP on Mobile Money payment.

2.  Basic objectives of consultancy/contractor (assignment) services.

1. Mobile Money Account Management
2. Budget Management
3. Financial Management 
4. Cash Account Management
5. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration

Objective 1: Mobile Money Account Management:

Key Activities/Tasks Describe the key tasks that would be expected during this consultancy to meet the Basic Objectives and contribute to achievement of Purpose. Leave little room for differing interpretation	Outputs/Deliverables Set out all outputs/deliverables that are expected from the scope of work set-out under the key activities/task. Each deliverable must be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound Some outputs may not be achievable due to external issues out of UNICEF’s and the consultant’s control. If failure to meet these outputs is justifiable, then it should be noted in the service certificate before payment is made	Time frame Clear time frame must be set up. Mention “Grace Period” for submission of deliverables, after which payment will not be processed
Key Activities/Task: Make weekly forecast of cash needs for Mobile Money onto the UNICEF mobile money platform. Ensure authenticity of the beneficiaries’ details. Prepare Payment batches. Follow up on failed payments to investigate exceptions and rejected/returned payments and advise the program units on the required follow up action with the beneficiaries. Prepare the reconciliation with each batch of payment made and reconciliation of mobile money transactions for each month. Properly file all MoMo accounts reports and reconciliations after each transfer.	Weekly mobile money forecast produced and uploaded to platform. Details of beneficiaries processed for payment are free from errors. Payment batches prepared. Reports on exceptions and rejected/returned payments produced. Reconciliation report produced. Auditable filing system established	On Weekly basis
Objective 2: Budget Management:
Key Activities/Tasks	Outputs/Deliverables	Time frame
Monitors the budget in close coordination with the Deputy Representative/Operations to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operation of the country office/sub offices, where applicable. Recommends and prepares estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes. Prepares and analyses financial data for budget estimates and financial reporting; monitors and controls the administrative budget.	Budget monitoring reports produced       Reports of relevant estimates produced     Financial data for budget estimates produced	On Weekly basis
Objective 3: Support to Programme and Operation Sections:
Key Activities/Tasks	Outputs/Deliverables	Time frame
Support programme sections in review of budgets for appropriateness of amounts for cash transfer processing. Support programme sections in review of mobile money beneficiaries list for completeness, and accuracy of amount due.  Support Finance & Operations section in review of documents for payment processing.	A. Feedback on programme budget review            forwarded to the sections. B.   Feedback on the mobile money beneficiaries list completeness, and accuracy of amount due. C.  Provide feedback on documents reviewed.	On Weekly basis
Objective 4: Any Other Duties Assigned:
Key Activities/Tasks	Outputs/Deliverables	Time frame
perform additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned in conformance with the policy, standards, rules and regulations.	Appropriate feedback received for duties assigned

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

3.  Qualification or Specialized knowledge/experience/expertise required for the Assignment:

Education:  University degree in Business Administration, Finance Management or related field;

Working Experience:  Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international level in office management, especially in the area of financial resources, planning and administration; familiarity with Mobile Money transaction processing would be added value.

Language:  Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.

4.  General Terms and Conditions of the Contract:

• Under the consultancy agreements, payment is deliverable based as defined in the ToR
• All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
• No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
• For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email. 
• Unless authorized, UNICEF will buy the tickets for the consultant.  In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorized to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.
• Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• Mention is it as per the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Drive for Results
• Working with People

Key Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Deciding and Initiating Actions
• Planning and Organising

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

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.  Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.