Budget & Finance Specialist (P-3) – Fixed Term

About the role

The Budget & Finance Specialist will lead financial management and budget oversight for UNICEF Malawi’s Country Programme. This P-3, fixed‑term position ensures sound financial planning, compliance and risk management while supporting programme delivery for children in Malawi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury and cash management.
• Supervise finance and budget staff, ensuring timely allocation, monitoring and accurate reporting of funds.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with UNICEF regulations, IPSAS standards and HACT procedures.
• Oversee donor reporting, grant monitoring and financial risk management.
• Offer strategic financial advice to management and programme teams.
• Promote capacity building through coaching, best‑practice sharing and ethical resource management.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, Financial Economics, CFA, Auditing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial management, accounting and auditing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and manage complex donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Financial planning
• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Treasury management
• Cash management
• Internal controls
• Financial risk management
• IPSAS compliance
• HACT procedures

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact children’s lives across Malawi.
• Professional development and capacity‑building programmes.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Inclusive, diverse and mission‑driven work environment.