Finance Assistant, East Jerusalem

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Palestine (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNICEF invites applications for a Finance Assistant at the G-5 level, based in East Jerusalem, with a temporary appointment for 364 days. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and supporting monthly closures in a structured UNICEF finance environment.

The candidate will have a background in accounting/finance, fluency in English and Arabic, and experience with MS Office and banking reconciliations. Knowledge of SAP and ERP systems is an asset.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of secondary education is required; professional or university courses in Accounting/Finance are assets.
• A bachelor’s degree may replace up to three years of related work experience.
• Five years of clerical experience in finance and accounting is required.

Aufgaben

• Maintains financial records and monitoring systems for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Maintains filing system and timely filing of financial documents.
• Prepares reports, compiles data, and answers queries on pledges and funds received for statements and budgets.
• Communicates with local banks, follows up transfers, and assists with bank reconciliations.
• Supports monthly closures and assists in year-end report preparation.
• Coordinates with field offices and supports petty cash and other financial transactions.
• Drafts correspondence to verify data and gather additional information on accounts.

Kenntnisse

Financial recordkeeping

Budget monitoring

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Data management

Ausbildung

Secondary education

Accounting/Finance courses

Bachelor’s degree replacement rule

Tools

MS Office

SAP financial modules

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Finance Assistant (G-5), TA, 364 days, #137066, East Jerusalem - State of Palestine, MENA

Job no: 596178
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: East Jerusalem
Location: State of Palestine (SoP)
Categories: Financial Management

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s 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 – 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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Champion

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context

The Generic Job Profile for a Finance Assistant, at the GS-05 level, is to be used in a UNICEF Country Office, reporting to the Finance Specialist, NO-C.

Purpose for the job

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

At the G-5 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Maintains the filing system and ensure timely filing of financial and bank documents.
• Assists on all aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets.
• Communicates with the local banks and follow up on all transfers and required banking services. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. This includes supporting the preparation of bank reconciliation.
• Supports the monthly closure and assists in the preparation of year-end reports.
• Coordinates with the field offices and supports the petty cash and other financial transactions.
• Drafts correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.

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

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required with professional or university level courses in Accounting and Finance and/or Business administration considered as an asset.*
• *A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting is required.
• Skills: The following skills are required: Financial Recordkeeping, Budget Monitoring, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Accounting Compliance and Data Management.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
• Knowledge of Hebrew language is considered as an asset.
• Experience with UN agencies, or international organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite is desirable.
• Familiarity with database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is an asset.
• Experience using AI tools to support efficient processes is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, 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 .

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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. 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 are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

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 female candidates 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.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here .

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Egypt Daylight Time
Deadline: 22 Oct 2026 Egypt Daylight Time