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Temporary Appointment: Senior Finance Assistant for 6 months
Eligible Applicants
This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility
Only applicants who have internal status are eligible to apply to vacancies that have been advertised only internally. An applicant who has internal status is a staff member holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment in any duty station in a specific country that has been appointed by the Deputy High Commissioner or designated representative through the AC or previous joint staff-management bodies (i.e. APPC).
Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.
An external applicant is an individual who does not hold an indefinite or a fixed-term appointment and/or has not been appointed to a UNHCR position through the AC or previous joint staff-management bodies. In order to be considered, an external applicant must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in accordance with the prevailing legislative requirements in the country.
Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.
An external applicant is an individual who does not hold an indefinite or a fixed-term appointment and/or has not been appointed to a UNHCR position through the AC or previous joint staff-management bodies. In order to be considered, an external applicant must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in accordance with the prevailing legislative requirements in the country.
Duties and Qualifications
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT. Define the role of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, if any, it’s external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercised by the incumbent.
The Senior Finance Assistant is normally supervised by the (Senior) Finance Officer or the National (Asst/Assoc) Finance Officer who defines work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information.
2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position.
The Senior Finance Assistant is normally supervised by the (Senior) Finance Officer or the National (Asst/Assoc) Finance Officer who defines work objectives and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues.
The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information.
2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- Financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
- Financial reports are provided as per financial guidelines and when required.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) - Maintain financial records for project or other office accounts for which responsibility is assigned. Record receipts and payments, assure accuracy of computation and completeness of documents and maintain continuing status of allotments against obligations.
- Prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts. Prepare special reports to clarify problems or as requested for other reasons.
- Calculate and compile cost estimates and projected budget requirements and assist in preparation of budget statements for area of assignment.
- Prepare routine correspondence and maintain contracts with others to discuss matters concerning accounts and related assignments.
- Maintain contacts with local banks to clarify questions pertaining to office bank accounts.
- Brief and assist new staff on basic financial procedures and requirements with respect to payments, entitlements, banking and currency provisions and other requirements relating to accounts and finance.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) - Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required.
Position Competencies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, which illustrate behaviours that are essential to achieving deliverables described above, and that are critical to successful performance. All jobs require the staff to abide to the Values and Core competencies of UNHCR. Where applicable, select a maximum of six Managerial and three Cross-Functional Competencies. (Note that the Performance Appraisal and Management System (PAMS) allows for up to five Cross-Functional Competencies to be selected by the staff member and the supervisor.
Code Managerial Competencies
- Empowering and Building Trust
- Managing Performance
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Strategic Planning and Vision
- Leadership
- Managing Resources
Code Cross-Functional Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Innovation and Creativity
- Technological Awareness
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- 1Planning and Organizing
- Policy Development and Research
- Political Awareness
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Capability and Adaptability
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.
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Completion of secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related fields.
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Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
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High level of IT affinity (MS Office applications, People Soft).
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Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
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. -
Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications.
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Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures.
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Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.
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Working knowledge of another relevant UN language.
Additional Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a written test and interview.
Closing Date
The closing date for this vacancy is on 31 March 2020, Midnight Geneva Time.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply;
External Candidate can apply through the following this link. (please click "Link"); for any technical issues, please send an email to: joramhr@unhcr.org
Internal candidates are invited to apply through MSRP – Self-Service – Recruiting Activities – Careers.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
