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Comptroller and Director, Division of Finance and Management - (D-2), FT, NYHQ, USA
- Duty station
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Country / area
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Title
- Comptroller and Director, Division of Finance and Management - (D-2), FT, NYHQ, USA
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- 10 Aug 2026 11:55 PM
- Closed
- 7/22/2026, 7:25:06 PM
About this role
UNICEF seeks a Comptroller and Director for the Division of Finance and Management (DFAM) at the D-2 level, based at the New York Headquarters. This senior leadership role is responsible for maintaining a robust system of internal controls and spearheading financial reforms across the organization. The incumbent will lead budget formulation and planning processes, encompassing performance and financial risk management. A key aspect of the position involves establishing systems to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources while safeguarding UNICEF assets. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational reform within a complex international environment. The role requires high-level oversight of financial operations and the ability to drive significant structural changes to enhance fiscal accountability and operational efficiency.
Key requirements
- D-2 level senior leadership experience
- Expertise in financial reforms
- Budget formulation and planning
Nice to have
Requirements at a glance
- Min. experience
- Not stated in the provided text.
- Required degree
- Not stated in the provided text.
- Languages
- English
UNICEF is looking to hire Comptroller and Director, Division of Finance and Management. The Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) under the leadership of the UNICEF Comptroller is looking for a dynamic leader responsible for maintaining a sound system of internal controls and leading financial reforms; budget formulation and planning, including performance and financial risk management; and the establishment of systems to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and the safeguarding of UNICEF assets. Location: United States Deadline: 10 Aug 2026 11:55 PM
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