Senior Manager, Supply Financing & VII Programs

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; København; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Diversity culture

Job summary

UNICEF in Copenhagen seeks a Senior Manager (Supply Financing) to lead the Vaccine Independence Initiative and related financing tools, ensuring timely access to essential supplies through strategic pre-financing and risk management.

You will build partnerships with UNICEF SD units and external partners, forecast demand, oversee underwriting and capital deployment, and manage a dedicated team in a multi-cultural, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in financing initiatives.
• Experience with loan facilities, revolving funds or credit facilities in large operations.
• Proven ability to engage with countries on mobilizing domestic resources and to manage complex financing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead VII and other supply financing tools to improve access to essential commodities.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and risk management for pre-financing interventions.
• Coordinate underwriting processes and country-subscriptions efficiently.
• Develop operational processes ensuring compliance with UNICEF FRR and financing agreements.
• Manage a team and collaborate with donors, partners and UNICEF units.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

UNICEF in Copenhagen seeks a Senior Manager (Supply Financing) to lead the Vaccine Independence Initiative and related financing tools, ensuring timely access to essential supplies through strategic pre-financing and risk management.

You will build partnerships with UNICEF SD units and external partners, forecast demand, oversee underwriting and capital deployment, and manage a dedicated team in a multi-cultural, mission-driven environment.