Finance and Risk Compliance Consultant, Learning and Skills

Job no: 596016

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Peshawar

Level: Consultancy

Location: Pakistan

Categories: Education

Contract Duration - 12 months

Working arrangement: Office Based with travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing the Multi-Year Work Plan (MYWP) 2025–2027 to strengthen the education sector’s capacity to deliver equitable, inclusive, and quality education services. The MYWP aligns national and provincial education sector strategies and aims to address systemic challenges through evidence-based planning, cross-sectoral coordination, and sustainable implementation models.

The purpose of this assignment is to establish the responsibilities, tasks, and expected deliverables for the role dedicated to ensuring robust financial management, internal control, risk mitigation, and institutional integrity across the Elementary and Secondary Education Departments (E&SED) in coordination with UNICEF KP office. The role will serve as a key resource for the Secretary, E&SED, in promoting transparency and accountability.

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Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors` university degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related field.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in public finance, risk assessment, or audit.
• Proven track record in anti-corruption or governance reform is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in or with government institutions is desirable.
• Strong ethical foundation, discretion, and commitment to accountability.
  
  

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Urdu; knowledge of Pashto is a plus.
• Proficient in digital tools for financial management, risk mitigation
  
  

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Proficiency in report writing and presentation.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and risk management tools
  
  

Desirables

Communication and Reporting Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical skills
  
  

Problem-Solving Capability

• Proven ability to identify and resolve financial matters as per UNICEF financial protocols
  
  

Familiarity with UNICEF and Donor-Driven Programming

• Prior work with or understanding of UN systems, donor-funded programs, financial management and risk mitigation
• Working with government departments on large-scale projects
• Exper
  
  

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