UNICEF

ESAR Country Office Internal Controls Strengthening and Country Office Oversight Guidance, Nairobi, Kenya/ ESARO Operations, 2 months (Remote, International only)

Duty station
🇰🇪 Kenya
Country / area
Kenya
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 1 day Source: 23:55, Jun 05, 2026 Africa/Nairobi

About this role

This consultancy supports UNICEF's ESARO (East and Southern Africa Regional Office) in strengthening internal controls and oversight within country offices. The consultant will review delegation and authority instruments, follow up on internal control statements and self-assessments, and help finalize a concept note for operational and fiduciary oversight. The role includes developing practical guidance and communications, including webinars, to ensure consistent application across country offices. The position is remote, international only, and will last two months.

Key requirements

  • 3+ years experience in internal control
  • Experience in financial management
  • Strong communication skills in English

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in internal control, financial management, or operational oversight in humanitarian or development contexts.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Languages
English

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound technical and coordination support to ESARO to: (i) strengthen CO internal control arrangements through review of delegation/authority instruments and systematic follow-up on internal control statements and self-assessments; and (ii) finalize the CO concept note on operational and fiduciary oversight and roll out practical guidance and communications (including webinars) to enable consistent application by country offices. Location: Kenya Deadline: 5 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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