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Business Analysis Officer, P-2, TA (364 days), post # 121944,

Operations and Finance PFP, Geneva, Switzerland

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Job no: 555572

Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Geneva
Level: P-2
Location: Switzerland
Categories: Financial Management

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To support private sector fund-raising objectives related to the 2022-2025 strategic plan, the PFP finance
section is leading the financial reporting, preparation, collection, forecasting, simulation, monitoring,
benchmarking, and review of financial and fundraising data. Various analyses within finance include
analysis for forecasting and projecting of Revenue and Expenses, Joint Strategic Plan, Gross Revenue,
and Investment Funds, as well as analyzing and reconciling data from various PFP, UNICEF, and external
sources.

BAU (Business and Analysis Unit) within the finance section, manages a number of analysis and
corporate reporting systems and solutions used for the purposes of data entry, business analysis,
performance reporting, budget management, and managerial and financial accounting. It is responsible
for delivering strategic analysis from all data sources to PFP, National Committees, and UNICEF country
offices. These analyses are delivered in different formats according to the audience such as Power BI
dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, excel dashboards, tables, etc.

For every child, a Champion

The Business and Analysis team within the BAU requires a temporary resource:
To conduct business analysis, application development support, and creation of Power BI and excel
dashboards. The role will combine analytical and technical support as required
Analysis of the fundraising business, creation of Excel and Power BI dashboards, monitoring and
checking data, support in revenue forecasting and ad-hoc analysis as requested, and
Support the business analysis function of BAU to move from a reactive service provider to an
empowered strategic advisory function in PFP’ s strategic analysis provided to all stakeholders

How can you make a difference?

The key functions, accountabilities, and related tasks are:

1. Financial Analysis
Develop models/reports to analyze accuracy of forecasting versus reporting
Assist in developing annual revenue and expenditure forecasts
Analyze revenue and expenditure global trends from various reporting sources, including the Revenue
and Expenditure Report (RER) the Quarterly Financial Scorecard (QFS), and the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP)
Ensure data consistency between budget, forecasts, latest estimates, and actuals
Conduct profitability analysis and highlight growth drivers

2. Planning/communication
Assist the Business Analyst P3 and Finance Manager in preparing communication and different
presentations
Assist the Business Analyst P3 and the Finance Manager with unit planning Impact of Results:
Reliable and relevant data is provided transparently to senior colleagues in UNICEF as well as to donors
and the UNICEF Executive Board. Business processes are optimized to reduce transaction time and free
up resources. The impact of BAU and finance projects is communicated in a clear and compelling
manner. The overall goals of the Budget & Analysis Unit are met through effective assistance and
planning

3. Capacity building
Build capacity of PFP, NC and COs in applications use, data interpretation and analytics, PFP Dashboard,
and BI tools
Lead webinars for users related to applications, data, PFP dashboard, and cubes
4. Provide other support to the BAU team and Finance Manager:
Preparation of relevant financial analyses for UNICEF and PFP senior management
Preparation of presentations, flow charts, and templates related to PFP analytics, BAU unit, PFP
Dashboard, and other
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DELIVERABLES:
Analysis on financial KPI’s - RER 2022
JSP template in order to help JSP negotiations with National Committees
Control and checking of all the existent PFP Finance Dashboards
All other Ad hocs as requested by Business Analyst and Finance Manager

Estimated Duration of the contract

364 Days

Reporting To:
Business Analyst Specialist (P3), PFP Finance, Geneva HQ

Working Place:
Geneva, Switzerland

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

Education:
A first-level university degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, business intelligence, data
science, or related area.

Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in consolidation and analysis of data and creation of Dashboards.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - to prepare, check, maintain, and optimize the
existing reports
Knowledge in Power BI and DAX or other BI tools will be an asset, a business intelligence-oriented
person will be a plus.
Knowledge and experience working with ETLs will be an asset, we manage a varied range of sources
Advanced skills in making user-friendly and dynamic reports, dashboards, and charts
Fully oriented on hand-on-work on preparation, advising, optimizing reports, data, tables, etc.
Extremely oriented to details - to prepare and check all the data, formulas, and calculations in the reports
we deliver daily
Excellent understanding of business analysis, budget, financial management, and managerial
accounting
Understanding fundraising KPI’s an asset.
UN/UNICEF experience an asset

Language requirements:
Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic,
Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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Works Collaboratively with others (1)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
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United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of
authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected
candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo
rigorous reference and background 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF PFP-Geneva is currently reviewing organizational changes; therefore, the exact future location of
the post is still under consideration/to be determined. Candidates may be asked to commence duties
remotely. Should the selected candidate be assigned and relocate to Geneva, they may later be asked to
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government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 26 Sep 2022 W. Europe Daylight Time

Deadline: 17 Oct 2022 W. Europe Daylight Time

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