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Job organizational context

The Programme Specialist (Quality Assurance) Job Profile is used in Uganda Country Office which has significant and complex programmatic and operational risks and challenges which require a dedicated position to support the Senior Managers in making sure that resources are continuously, effectively and efficiently geared towards achieving results for children.

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative – Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall understanding, analysis and review of systems, risks, application of policies and procedures and the capacity building of staff as well as counterparts within the area of internal control. These will in turn contribute to Uganda Office accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of its Internal Control procedures. The Quality Assurance Specialist will lead in aspects on Enterprise Risk Management, due diligence reviews, audits and spot checks to promote efficiency, reduce risks of asset loss, and help ensure the reliability of financial statements.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Programme Specialist (Quality Assurance) 95055 NOC.2024.pdf

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Minimum Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master's) in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, International Development or a directly related technical field(s) is required. A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level (Bachelor's) university degree in a directly related technical field (as identified above), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Operations Management, Financial Management, Audit Management, Risk Management and/or Programme Management – with hands on experience in planning, undertaking and reporting on financial management assurance activities related to HACT and/or similar grant management oversight systems used by donor and funding agencies.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

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• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Previous experience in training professionals in the context of HACT.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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The UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others