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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Finance Assistant UNICEF Mogadishu



 UNICEF SOMALIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/66

 If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Finance Assistant with UNICEF Mogadishu.
If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that “works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse".
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the post
Under supervision of the Operations Manager, performs moderately specialized tasks in the accounting and finance functions.
Major duties and responsibilities:

·         Maintains financial records for projects 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

·         Prepares recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts. Prepares special reports to clarify problems or for other reasons.

·         Calculates and compiles cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assists in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment.

·         Prepares routine correspondence and maintains personal and telephone contacts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts, and related assignments.

·         Maintains contact with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts.

·         Briefs and assists newly arrived international staff, experts and consultants on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.

·         Performs other related duties, as required.
Qualifications, Experience and competencies
·         Completion of secondary education. Ability to operate computer with different software, calculator, other machines used to maintain accounts. Additional relevant accounting or financial training is desirable.
·         At least Six (6)years’ experience in accounting clerical work
·         Commitment to meeting deadlines and drive for results.
·         Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact readily with staff members at all levels.
·         A good knowledge of English and the local language of the duty station.
·         Ability to work under pressure is required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application subject.
Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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