Finance Assistant (Multiple Positions)

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development.  UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe.  In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position: 

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Code	UNOPS/2010/SDOC/CSS/VA0013
Post Title	Finance Assistant (Multiple Positions)
Post Level	SC3 (ICS5), Q2 - (local position)*
Org Unit	AFO – SDOC
Duty Station	Juba, SUDAN
Duration	9 month (with possibility of extension)
Opening	February 26th, 2010
Closing Date	March 14th, 2010

Background

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has a well-established Sudan Operations Center (SDOC). Current SDOC operations are largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructing and rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics and Government and Ministry offices. SDOC also procures goods and services for a number of partners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions in Sudan with the overall objective to build peace and to promote the implementation of the CPA.  UNOPS – SDOC works with various United Nations partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Bank. UNOPS – SDOC is in the process of negotiating with donors on a number of new projects both in the North (including Darfur) and South Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Finance Officer, the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities: Assist in posting of periodic accounting records by recording receipts and disbursements (ledgers, cash books, vouchers, etc) and reconciling data for recurring or special reports. Maintains contacts with local banks for verifying accounts status, collecting bank statements, verifying currency exchange rates and similar direct transactions. When authorized, makes disbursements from petty cash fund, maintain records of these disbursements and balances accounts as required. Assist in clearance of projects operations advances Maintain financial records for all projects and other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned. Assist in monthly local bank account reconciliations  Assist in processing staff and vendor payments by raising payment vouchers and checks Receive and stamp payment requests from other departments in readiness for processing Arrange and maintain proper filing system in the Finance unit and archives Scanning and copying of financial documents as and when required. Perform any other relevant duties as required.

Required Selection Criteria

Competencies  Knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations will be considered as asset. Computer literate, thorough knowledge of MS Office and other computer packages. Ability to establish priorities, to plan and be able to deliver to timelines. Ability to work long hours when required. Ability to work in a team environment. Education/Experience/Language Secondary education is a must. Specialized certification is a must. Minimum 3 – 5 years of general experience, some of which has been in accounting clerical activities.   University degree is desirable. Knowledge of computer and other office equipment is a must. Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages.

Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), to Mr. Koma Henry, Senior HR Assistant, behind ministry of physical infrastructure, Juba, Southern Sudan via e-mail to vacanciesSDOCNat@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

* Please note that this is a local post and is open to all nationals of the country of the duty station and to individuals who have a valid work permit.

Additional Considerations

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.

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