12-FIN-OCHA-23415-R-GENEVA (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Finance Section and within delegated authority, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Overseeing Financial Matters:
- Monitoring pledges, contributions, payments and allotments in accordance with the UN Financial Rules and Regulations,ensuring that contributions are credited in accordance with donors' specifications to the correct accounts. - Liaising with the Donor Unit on the use of preposition and unearmarked funds within OCHA's programmes and keeping track of deadlines for the timely submission of reports to donors. - Overseeing procurement and inventory at Headquarters and Field offices; Maintaining relevant databases and files for management of assets in field offices and headquarters; Reconciling with UNOG's records of assets. - Reviewing and analysing monthly status of allotments and ledger accounts, reporting to Programme Officers on the financial status of individual projects and global programmes and recommending actions appropriate to the execution of OCHA's mandate. - Overseeing billing and the monitoring of mobile telephone charges for completeness, accuracy and validity. - Acting as Certifying Officer for transactions including purchase orders relating to office supplies and equipment for Geneva Office and the field; - Ascertaining availability of funds relating to the creation, extension, change of level and posts and liaising with the Human Resources Section. - Liaising with UNOG, OCHA New York Office, UNDP and other partners regarding financial matters related to OCHA. – Performing other related duties as required. Overseeing Budget Matters: - Participating with the Chief of the Finance Section in the preparation of both Regular Budget and Extra-Budgetary submission to UN Headquarters. - Coordinating, planning and maintaining updated information on budget and available financial resources within OCHA's emergency response framework. - Monitoring allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary. - Collaborating in the preparation of OCHA's submission of programme and budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditure. Liaising with administrative staff in OCHA's field offices including making periodic visits to field offices. Ensuring the use sound financial and administrative procedures in field offices. General Administration Functions: - Providing guidance on OCHA's financial administration and management information issues and practices to colleagues and guidance and leadership to Junior Staff. - Seconding and substituting for the Chief of the Finance Section as required and undertaking other ad-hoc tasks that might be assigned by the Chief of Administration. - Performing other related administrative duties, as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM - Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. A complete, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices. Familiarity with UN financial rules and regulations.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
COMMUNICATION – Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on key issues by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying the maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations.
TEAMWORK - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in accounting, finance or business administration. A combination of a relevant education background and an extensive relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least (5) five years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and accounting procedures or financial administration, with extensive experience performing field-related and core financial functions. For the post extensive work experience in managing extra- budgetary funds is required.
For this post the following skills are required: extensive hands-on experience in the use of IMIS; thorough knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules; solid computer skills; excellent proven drafting ability. Understanding of OCHA's mandate and core policies would be a strong asset.
Languages
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French language is an asset.
Application Method.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THIER RESUME
TO;
The Recruitment Section
Human Resources Management Unit
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
8-14 Palais de Nations, 1211,
Geneva 10, Switzerland.
Via email: staffing@unocha-geneva.org
Early application is advised.
Important - Kindly reflect the following information in your application:
1) Indicate your position in the subject heading of your e-mail message.
2) Include your motivation note/letter attached to the email.
3) Name any attached documents properly
Closing Date: Saturday, 09 June 2012.
WARNING TO APPLICANTS:
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs does not
charge any Job application, interview meeting or Job processing Fee. Only candidates whose skills and experience are under serious consideration shall be contacted.
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