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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.
For every child, an advocate.
In recent months there has been a substantial increase in the population in human mobility destined for the United States, crossing Mexico. At the border points of Ciudad Juárez, shelters are set up to accommodate and care for the migrant population, who are receiving families in extreme vulnerability with children and adolescents. UNICEF Mexico is responding to the human mobility emergency in Ciudad Juárez, seeking to meet the basic needs of children and adolescents and their families, who are awaiting their immigration procedures.
The Programme Associate (GS-6) will support the Chief of Field Office and various programme teams, in coordination with the Operations team in the Country Office, in all administrative, financial, logistical and supply issues required for programme implementation in the Chihuahua state.
For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México.
How can you make a difference?
As the next Programme Associate you will manage all financial and administrative transactions of the Ciudad Jurez ´Field Office (FO), particularly in the areas of administrative management, financial management and Logistics support (warehousing and inventory)
Under the leadership of the Chief Field Office, your main responsibilities will be:
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Support to financial planning, management, and budget management
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Cash management
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Administrative support and property management
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Contract arrangement and control
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Supervision of warehousing and inventory management
If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Job Description: 
Programme Associate (G-6).pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following mandatory requirements…
- Completion of secondary education (High School), preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in Finance, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Health, or related social science field.
- At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in at least two of the following areas: office management, finance, accounting, administration, or operations. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of the required work experience.
- Fluency in Spanish
- Intermediate level of English.
It will be considered an advantage if you have (although you are not required to)…
- Prior experience in programme support functions
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization
- Fluency in English
For every child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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:
- UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
- UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- This is a national position. Candidates who are not citizens of Mexico must hold a valid work permit, previous to applying, to be considered eligible for this post.
Apply now and JOIN US as the next Senior Programme Associate at UNICEF Mexico!
Advertised: 13 Feb 2024 Central Standard Time (Mexico)
Deadline: 27 Feb 2024 Central Standard Time (Mexico)
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