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Purpose/Rationale for the Assignment
Malaria is endemic throughout South Sudan, placing the entire population at risk and causing year-round transmission with seasonal peaks between July and November. The disease continues to exert a severe burden on the health system, accounting for an estimated 30–50% of outpatient consultations, over 40% of hospital admissions, and more than half of reported inpatient deaths. The 2017 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) found a parasite prevalence of 32% among children under five, with the highest burden in the Greater Bahr el Ghazal and Greater Equatoria regions, alongside evidence of a geographic shift in malaria transmission compared to previous surveys.
The Global Fund is the primary financier of malaria interventions in South Sudan, and UNICEF serves as the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund Malaria Grant Cycle 7 (GC7). Under GC7, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2020–2025, and the 2026-2030, focusing on reducing malaria morbidity and mortality through a combination of effective malaria case management, vector control interventions, and resilient health systems strengthening—particularly health information systems, monitoring, and evaluation—to improve programme performance, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Programme Officer, Budget and Grant Management play a critical role in supporting the effective implementation and close-out of the Global Fund Malaria Grant Cycle 7 (GC7), which commenced on 1 January 2024, and planning and preparation work for Grant Cycle 8(GC8). Embedded within the Project Management Unit (PMU), the position supports the Health Section by ensuring sound financial planning, execution, compliance, and accountability of grant resources in line with UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules, IPSAS, and Global Fund requirements. The role provides essential technical and operational support to UNICEF and the National Malaria Control Programme, contributing to effective grant management, risk mitigation, and a smooth transition from GC7 to Grant Cycle 8, while strengthening coordination, oversight, and results-based use of resources by performing the following functions:
- Support financial planning and management
- Control of accounts
- Treasury and cash management
- Knowledge and capacity building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description JD - Budget and Grant Management Officer.pdf
To qualify as an or advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
- Desirables
- Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting Training and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Accounting and Auditing, Programme Funding, Programme Budgeting, Grant management. and any other related fields.
- Skills: Database Packages, Web Platforms, ERP systems, SAP financial modules, IPSAS, IFRS.
- Language Requirements: Proficient English language knowledge is a requirement
- 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 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 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: 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 applicants 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.- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Microsoft Office Excel, UN Experience, Development Context
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
