Job Code: 27767
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-3
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 26-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Background:
? Under the direct supervision of the International Project Co-ordinator (TIP and SOM) and UNODC Finance Officer and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, this individual will be responsible for ensuring effective execution of financial services and processes with respect to the project in a transparent and accountable manner in accordance with UN rule and regulations, financial requirements, as well as the applicable EU and UNDP rules and practices.
? S/he will work in close collaboration with the Finance Officer and project personnel and will liaise with the EU, UNDP, and UNODC HQs personnel, as appropriate, to ensure full compliance with applicable rules and regulations and to resolve any quagmires that arise.
? S/he will also be responsible for providing overall operational and administrative support to the project, including managing correspondence, organizing travel, events, workshops, and meetings, and preparing and disseminating documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide overall financial support to the project, including preparing budgets and financial reports
2. Undertake finance business process mapping and ensure proper accounting for project expenditures
3. Adapt and implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with UN, UNODC, UNDP and EU rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal controls
4. Ensure effective and efficient administration of budget and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system
5. Ensure proper cash management, including assistance to the Finance Officer in managing and disbursing project related cash
6. Process payment requests and documents in a timely manner for execution
7. Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of technical contracts for the provision of goods and services
8. Initiate activities leading to procurement, maintenance, and disposal of items
9. Assist in ensuring that internal control systems are observed and all relevant records and files are maintained
10. Carry out various administrative tasks in support of the project, including managing correspondence, keeping appointments, arranging various meetings, ordering for supplies, and other related tasks
Education:
1. University degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or finance, law or relevant disciplines is required.
2. An internationally recognized professional certificate in accountancy and/or finance may be considered in lieu of a university degree when one has 2 more additional work experience.
Experience:
1. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related field is required.
2. Experience in budget preparation, budget monitoring and analysis are required.
3. Experience in UN/UNDP financial procedures is an asset.
4. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point MS Publisher, etc) is also required.
5. Experience in the UN ATLAS and ProFi systems will be considered a plus.
Language: Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills: Up-to-date knowledge and/or practical experience of auditing approaches and practices is desirable.
Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11). Complete it and upload when prompted.
Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
The system will only allow for one attachment.
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Deadline: 07 February 2012.
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