Finance Associate (Khartoum) – UNV
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations Volunteers |
| Description of the assignment title | Finance Associate |
| Host entity | UNICEF |
| Assignment country | Sudan |
| Duty stations | Khartoum |
| Type | National |
| Number of assignments | 2 |
| Advertisement end date | 09/04/2026 |
Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.
Context
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.
Additional Information:
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Sudan are entitled to:
– Monthly Volunteer Living allowance (VLA) at amount of 1,597.25 USD.
– danger and Hardship Differential DHD: 575. USD.
– Annual and learning leaves.
– Free Medical and life insurance.
– Free access to different learning platforms.
Task description
• Manage the invoices tracking and coordinate the VAT exemption process for all eligible procurements in compliance with organizational policies and Sudan VAT regulations.
• Receive and register vendor invoices in the official invoice registry.
• Review invoices to identify VAT components and determine eligibility for exemption.
• Initiate VAT exemption requests with the VAT Department upon receipt of invoices that include VAT components.
• Prepare and submit formal exemption requests to the VAT Department in accordance with applicable VAT exemption guidance.
• Prepare and submit the required documentation to the VAT authorities, including contracts, invoices, and Summary letter.
• Follow up with the VAT Department to obtain timely exemption confirmations.
• Communicate exemption decisions to relevant internal stakeholders and vendors were required.
• Coordinate with relevant programme sections for invoice certification, service entry sheet (SES) creation, goods receipt confirmation, and expenditure approval.
• Submit the certified and approved invoices to VISION Hub for payment processing , ensuring all required documentation is attached and VAT exemption status is clearly indicated.
• Collaborate closely with Supply, Logistics, and Programme Sections to ensure effective implementation of the VAT upfront exemption mechanism.
• Ensure Supply shares copies of contracts and purchase orders containing VAT components prior to procurement initiation.
• Provide guidance to internal sections and vendors on VAT exemption procedures and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive registry of VAT exemption requests, correspondence with VAT authorities, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and record management to maintain a clear audit trail and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Monitor adherence to VAT exemption procedures and escalate any compliance issues or delays.
• Track the progress of VAT exemption requests and follow up with the VAT Department to ensure timely processing.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements to strengthen the VAT exemption process.
• Support internal reviews and audits related to VAT compliance and financial processes.
• Support Finance Section in other related duties such as drafting section letters etc.
Key Deliverables
• Timely registration of invoice and workflow to relevant section for certification and approval.
• Timely submission of VAT exemption requests for eligible invoices.
• Accurate and complete VAT documentation and registry maintained.
• Compliance with VAT exemption procedures and financial regulations.
• Timely processing of vendor payments without VAT charges where applicableFill in the duties for the assignment. Add additional tasks as necessary given local context.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Competencies and values
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
Skills and experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations. Experience in VAT, taxation procedures, or financial compliance is highly desirable.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Economics and finance
Driving license
–
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
Sudan is a unique country, and UNICEF is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
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