Re-advertisement: JO# 20965 – Assistant Finance Officer – NOA – UNHCR Fixed Term Appointment - Tyre, Lebanon

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Application Submissions Guideline: 

Interested Group 1 and Group 2 candidates are requested to apply through MSRP – Self-Service – Recruiting Activities – Careers (Please search by JO# or by Location). kindly update your personal profiles with all needed information in order to be able to apply. Please consult the attached email for further guidance on personal profile updates allowing sufficient time for the profile update before the deadline.

 

Candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2 (external candidates) are invited to apply on-line and complete the mandatory motivation letter.  For help with logging in to the MSRP Portal through the Intranet, or with on-line applications, please contact the Global Service Desk at [email protected] well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for problems to be resolved.  External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website.  (Please search by JO# or by Location)

 

Candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2 (external candidates) are kindly requested to apply the following browsing:  www.unhcr.org – Careers – Career opportunities – Other Opportunities – Vacancies – sort by Location or search by JO #. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview.

 

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment. Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Assistant Finance Officer positions provide technical support with the processing of financial transactions, and monitor compliance with UNHCR and UN Financial Regulations and Rules.

In operations that do not have a Project Control Officer and are not covered by a Regional Project Control Officer, the Assistant Finance Officer must also perform oversight responsibilities with regard to the execution of projects.

The incumbent directly supervises general service staff.

The Assistant Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the Field Office in the implementation of general administrative and resource management tasks. The incumbent will provide technical support with the processing of financial transactions and monitor compliance with UNHCR and UN Financial Regulations and Rules.

The Assistant Financial Officer directly supervises general service staff and all administrative matters addressing day-to-day tasks and contributing to deliver administrative activities. S/he will contribute to establish and maintain efficient control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UN administrative, financial and human resources rules and procedures. Contacts on administrative/budgetary related issues are mainly with Sections/Units/Offices within the organization both at Country Office and in the Field and with local suppliers/services to ensure provision of services and resolution of difficult problems. Frequent external contacts are counterparts in other organizations or in national Governments at working level related to issues of importance to the Organization¿s programmes.

Direct supervision is received from the immediate supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability

- UNHCR¿s financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to by the office.
- UNHCR¿s local cash is safeguarded.
- Monthly accounts are correct and approved.
- Management is promptly informed of major variances in the execution of projects (budgets, finance, implementation or timeframe).

Responsibility

- Contribute to the assessment of budgetary needs for administrative budgets (ABOD); monitor and control ABOD expenditure in the office.
- Analyze, evaluate and control disbursements/receipts, as well as expenditure variances against approved budgets;
- Review vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.
- Propose monthly cash requirements for the office, and ensure adequate and timely replenishments of funds.
- Contribute to the preparation and processing of monthly accounts.
- Provide financial status reports to supervisors.
- Analyze and evaluate all financial reports produced on a regular basis.
- Maintain effective business relationships with local banks.
- Support ensuring compliance with UNHCR and UN Financial Regulations and Rules, policies and procedures.
- Ensure that payments are effectuated by the monthly deadline.
- Ensure that monthly accounts are correct and approved, and ensure timely monthly bank reconciliations, including open items, review and clearance of unwanted requisitions and PO balances.
- Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts.

Authority

- Verify that all financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.
- Prepare office-level financial expenditure reports submitted to the regional office or Headquarters.
- Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.

Expired

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Last modified: 
08 Jul, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Refugees
Application Deadline:
Monday, 20 July 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or Public or Business Administration, Economics or related field, OR undergraduate degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent) plus minimum one year of previous job experience in the field of accounting or finance. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) may also be accepted. - Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. *** For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES - Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent). - Working experience of at least one year in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar). - Good knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures. - Good understanding of accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). - Working experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial modules. - Knowledge of additional UN languages. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Assistant Finance Officer positions. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Language Requirements Please also note that Arabic & English is essential for this Job Opening.
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • South Lebanon
  • Tyr (Sour)
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