UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save childrenโs 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 โ 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.
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For every child, the right toย equal opportunity
UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.
UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative canter of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.
Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/
How can you make a difference?ย
The Finance Assistant, G5, FT, will support the section in executing a broad range of administrative and financial tasks, including processing invoices and payments, monitoring budgets, facilitating contracts, supporting staff travel, and maintaining accurate records. In this role, the assistant helps build a reliable administrative and financial foundation that enables the timely and effective delivery of UNICEF programmes and operations.
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the post shall undertake the following tasks:
ย Travel
Provides travel assistance to staff in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organizationโs rules and policies. Liaises with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel. Briefs/de-briefs staff members on issues relating to related administrative matters such as visas, security clearance, documentation procedures. Extracts, inputs, maintains and verifies correctness of travel records in the organizationโs travel system to ensure accurate transactions related to travel costs and staff travel. Assist in the preparation of budgets on travel costs and maintain travel budgetary control records.Invoice Processing
Responsible for collecting invoices and filing documents for approval and, thereafter processing in vision. Upload electronic files and verify results to destination system. Respond to client transaction status and other inquiries.Support to Financial Control
Maintain unit/work plans and budgets as well as offline financial status reports for Unit work plans. Monitor and advise budget owners on financial status of projects and potential over-expenditures and recommend possibilities for reallocation to ensure the optimum use available funds. Review and process payments in VISON related to HACT, utility payments, supplies, PO, advances and other payments. Check the requests have the necessary supporting documents, usually the original document, validity of the charge, they are certified by the staff responsible and are coded correctly. File the transactions and the related supporting documents regularly and share copies with relevant sections as required. Process budget revisions of Unit projects for approval of the Chief. Submit periodic financial reports for management oversight, monitoring and review and confirm availability of funds as required. Process requisitions and prepare payment vouchers for the unit. Provide relevant information for the response to audits.Contracting of consultants or other service providers
Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TORโs in vision, and making necessary logistical arrangements. Keeps vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters up-to-date. Arrange for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies.Events and Conferences
Supports capacity development activities and conferences by making logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts. Arranges times through liaising with participants over availability. Liaises with budget focal points and section over costs and needs. Prepares background materials for participants and uploads cleared materials in the intranet. Prepares and maintains agendas on meetings and events related to the work group commitments.General Administrative Duties
Maintain hard and electronic files and update data base systems ensuring timely and appropriate recording, safekeeping and disposal of confidential information. Maintain attendance records.If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:ย ย Administrative and Finance Assistant G5 GJP Signatures date 12 September 2025.doc.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆ
Minimum requirements:
Education:Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Skills: Good mathematical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented Good organizational and time management skills Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Filipino is a requirement, both oral and written.Desirables:
Hands-on experience in SAP financial modules is an advantage. Hands-on experience in office software packages and web-based management systems a plus. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 23 September 2025. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.
By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippinesโ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEFโs 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
Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability SustainabilityThe UNICEF competencies required for this post areโฆ
Builds and maintains partnerships (1) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1) Drive to achieve results for impact (1) Innovates and embraces change (1) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) Thinks and acts strategically (1) Works collaboratively with others (1)Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone,ย irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer aย wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks andย reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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. UNICEF is committed to promote 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, 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 either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally requiredย to resign from their government positions 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.ย
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicantsโ bank account information.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEFโs Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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