United Nations High Commission for Refugee Recruits: Senior Finance/Programme Assistant

we requires suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below at Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Title of Post: Senior Finance/ Programme Assistant

Position Number:                   10010391
Location:                       UNHCR Branch Office, Abuja.
Section:                         Administration/ Programme
Date of Entry on Duty:          1st March, 2011
Category and Level:     GL5
Closing Date:                on 8th February, 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains financial records for project or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned. Codes and records receipts and payments, assures accuracy of computation and completeness of documents and maintains continuing status of allotments against obligations;
2. Prepares recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts Prepares special reports to clarify problems or as requested for other reasons;
3. Calculates and compiles cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment;
4. Maintains contacts with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts;
5. Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities by reviewing reports and through first-hand sources;
6. Participates in the preparation of draft project documents including sub-agreements, project submissions, revisions and prepares project activities in Peoplesoft (MSRP), and translates project documents as required:
7. Monitors project/programme activities by reviewing and analyzing a variety of records and reports, especially budgets and financial implementation:
8. Performs other duties as required

Qualifications
Education and Skills:

• Completion of Secondary Education with certificate/training in Business Administration, Finance or other related field.

Job Experience

• Previous job experience and job experience relevant to the function – 5 years.

Language

• A very Good knowledge of English and local language required

Desirable Skills & Competencies

• UNHCR Learning Programmes/Other training/ additional languages. MSRP/FOCUS.
• Computer experience and knowledge of UNHCR manual and Operations Management Handbook for UNHCR partners.

Important
If you wish to be considered for the post, please address your application to the Representative UNHCR, Branch Office Abuja (UN House, Central Area District) to reach on or before 28^th January 2011