Mission and objectives

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 fulfil 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.

Context

The UNV assignment is part of the UNICEF Afghanistan central region based in ACO under the supervision of the CR operation officer. The post holder will perform operational functions for CR.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Operation Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Operation Associates will: • Assists in providing the cash flow forecast. Financial • Follow-up on monthly fresh cash transfers with program managers • Review/verify the payments for all operation-related activities. Financial • Monitor the fund availability on the FC to cover monthly operation expenditures. • Verify monthly petty cash/outpost reports, ensuring the UNICEF procurement policy is considered. • Ensure Proper FC coding is done based on approved FC in the system. • Maintaining the operations store, receiving office supplies, and equipment, stocking them, and releasing them as per the requirements Logistic/supply • Looking after day-to-day maintenance and repairs related to the outposts & office. Admin • Arranging visits of the suppliers when needed. Logistic / Supply • Coordinating the monthly invoices sent to outposts for verifications and approval. Admin / Finance • Assisting and coordinating the disposal of junk items, assets, and attractive items. Admin / Inventory • Coordinate dispatching of new items to the outposts Admin / Logistic • Ensure the Payments tracking sheet is updated regularly. • Acting as the secondary backup for the operation officer • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

This is an office-based post based within the UNOCA compound in Kabul. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements