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Assistant Admin Finance Officer – Noa – P.n. 100259573 - Beirut

  Assistant Admin/Finance Officers will establish and maintain efficient administrative services to support the office operation.  He/she acts as advisor to the Senior Admin/finance Officer, 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 resources in the office are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. UNHCR's financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to. UNHCR’s local cash is safeguarded.  Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)  Monitor the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the office; Contribute to providing a healthy and respectful working environment, free from hazard or security risks; Assist with the implementation of processes and procedures to improve and strengthen internal controls in line with UNHCR rules and regulations; Participate in the physical verification of UNHCR property plant and equipment; Contribute to the process to determine the country’s administrative budget; Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts. Control and check the monthly accounts and various administrative activities, in order to verify and certify disbursements are in accordance with the administrative budget and UNHCR’s Financial Rules; Assist with monitoring local compliance with UNHCR’s policies and processes for cash management, requesting support and guidance when required. Support office-level training on financial matters.    Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)  Certify that disbursements are in accordance with the administrative budget and UNHCR’s Financial Rules Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements; Prepare financial status reports.  
Application Deadline
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the position Title/Number/ and location in the subject line to: lebbehrm@unhcr.org by Wednesday 19 October 2016. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link: http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview. References are obtained as part of the assessment process. UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details

2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.

- University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or related field, OR university degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent).
- Minimum two years of previous job experience in the field of accounting or finance.
- Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)

*** For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.

- 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 administrative, human resources and financial rules and procedures.
- Working experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial and/or HR modules.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No