Administrative Finance Officer – Noc – P.n. 10005284 - Beirut

  The Admin/Finance Officer will establish and maintain efficient administrative control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UN Financial, Administrative and Staff rules and procedures. Frequent external contacts with counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments on issues of importance to Organization’s programmes. He/she acts as adviser or representative of the Organization with authority to discuss problems and seek common ground on which to recommend solutions based on predetermined guidelines provided by higher authority. The incumbent directly supervises general service staff.   Accountability (key results that will be achieved)  UNHCR premises for the country operation are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and provide a healthy, safe and respectful working environment. UNHCR’s financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to by the country operation. UNHCR’s resources are allocated efficiently and transparently to meet the country operation’s objectives and priorities. The Delegation of Authority Plan (DOAP) is up-to-date and reflects the necessary segregation of duties in the office. The country operation complies with UN security standards.  Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)  General Administration  Manage the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the office. Serve as a member of the Local Contracts Committee (LCC). Advise the Senior Admin Finance Officer and other staff on personnel and administrative policies and procedures. Participate in the physical verification of UNHCR property plant and equipment. Formulate, implement staff safety and security measures and ensure MOSS/MORSS compliance, in consultation with the Senior Admin Finance Officer and Field Safety Advisers (FSAs)  Human Resources  Review and approve the settlement of employee entitlements including DSA, and local salaries Coordinate training and capacity-building activities to staff in administrative related areas.   Finance/Budget  Ensure compliance with UNHCR’s internal control framework, financial rules, policies and procedures requesting guidance and support from headquarters as necessary. Identify potential risks in relation to the financial management of the office, and propose mitigating action to senior management, when applicable. Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end closure of accounts, including bank reconciliation, and submit reports to headquarters as per prescribed deadlines. Prepare a consolidated budget for the country operation (Branch/Sub/Field Offices) for approval by Senior Management. Manage the FOCUS token for the administration as an admin Focus Planning Coordinator. Ensure timely and effective follow-up to audit observations and recommendations. Provide training on financial matters. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)   Select and negotiate with local service providers, within the established financial parameters. Ensure local compliance with UNHCR’s administrative, human resources and financial policies and procedures. Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements; Approve and certify local bank reconciliation and petty cash accounts. Certify country-level financial expenditure reports submitted to the regional office or Headquarters. Settle amounts due, or recover travel payments, from country operation staff.