Finance and Risk Compliance Consultant, Peshawar, Pakistan, 364 days

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For every child, the right to get an education

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education sector's capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services. The MYWP aligns national and provincial education sector strategies and aims to address systemic challenges through evidence-based planning, cross-sectoral coordination, and sustainable implementation models.

How can you make a difference? 

The purpose of this assignment is to establish the responsibilities, tasks, and expected deliverables for the role dedicated to ensuring robust financial management, internal control, risk mitigation, and institutional integrity across the Elementary and Secondary Education Departments (E&SED) in coordination with UNICEF KP office. The role will serve as a key resource for the Secretary, E&SED, in promoting transparency and accountability.

Task to be Performed:

• Financial Oversight & Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Human Resources Integrity Oversight
• Asset & Transport Management

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Finance and Risk Compliance Consultant -

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• First University Degree (bachelor's or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field.

Work Experience: 

• At least 1 year of experience in public finance, risk assessment, or audit.

• Experience in coordination and ensuring consistency in implementation of the different projects.

• Working with government departments on large scale projects.

Skills:

• Proficiency in report writing and presentation.

• Advanced knowledge of financial and risk management tools.

• Proven ability to identify and resolve financial matters as per UNICEF financial protocols.

• Proficient in digital tools for financial management, risk mitigation.

• Strong ethical foundation, discretion, and commitment to accountability 

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of another local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Proven track record in anti-corruption or governance reform is a strong advantage.

• Prior work with or understanding of UN systems, donor-funded programs, financial management and risk mitigation.

• Experience working in or with government institutions is desirable.

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

The 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 

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

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, 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 a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and 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:  

• Duration of the assignment is 12 months.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Applicants must submit a financial quotation indicating the consultant fee against monthly deliverables as part of the application.
• Consultant will be based in Peshawar and will be required to travel within the country as and when required.
• Consultant needs to produce a copy of their health insurance coverage at the time the contract is awarded.

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 women, minorities, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required 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. 

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 applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's 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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