FINANCE ASSOCIATE – KADUNAPost Level: ICS 06
Post Number: 00060515
Duty Post: Kaduna
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One Year (Subject to renewal uponsatisfactory performance)
Population Fund, is an International Development Agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
UNFPA supports Countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensurethat every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.To assist the Millennium Development Goals, UNFPA seeks to promote Gender equality and Empower women, improve maternal health and Combat HIV/AIDS.UNFPA helps governments, at their requests to formulate policies and strategies to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. TheFund also assists countries tocollect and analyse population data that can help them understand population trends and encourage governments to take into account the needsof future generations, as well as the present.The close link between sustainable development and reproductive health and gender equality, the other main areas of UNFPA’s work, were affirmed at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo. UNFPA’s work is guided by the Programme ofAction (PoA) of the ICPD. At the Conference, 179 countriesagreed that meeting the needsof Education and Health, including Reproductive Health, are pre-requisites to sustainable development overa long term. Consensus was also reached on the roadmap for progress.
Reaching the Programme of Action is also essential for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs which are fully aligned with the ICPD roadmap,have the overarching aim of reducing extreme poverty by 2015. UNFPA brings its technical expertise in reproductive health and population issues to the worldwide collaborative effort of meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position:
FINANCE ASSOCIATE – KADUNA
Post Level: ICS 06
Post Number: 00060515
Duty Post: Kaduna
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One Year (Subject to renewal uponsatisfactory performance)
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance and supervision of the ProgrammeCoordinator, Kaduna Finance Associate will provide functional leadership in Finance and ensures effectivefunctioning of financial operations and systems in support of the Programme andDecentralized Office (DO) management.S/he delivers quality servicesin Financial and AdministrationManagement to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines in service of the Country Programme, providing supportand guidance to the DO and UNFPA supported states in Northern Nigeria. S/he works closely with Programme and Project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.
The Finance Associate is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all technical staff (Programme Officers and project staff) as well as government counterparts.
Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action;
Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures;
Develops tools and mechanisms for effective monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to UNFPA Field Office in Abuja on a regular basis;
Integrates financial policies and procedures, particularly relating to National Execution (NEX), into standard operational procedures, and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers accordingly;
Ensures the effective financialrecording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processesfinancial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
Provide logistical and technical support to UNFPA programme staff and implementing partners in Programme Financial Management; www.nigerianbestforum.com
Reviews and monitors charges for common services and cost recovery, taking intoaccount maximum cost efficiency and represents UNFPA’s interest in related negotiations and agreements; Assists in the formulation of programme/project budgets;
Provides quality services in administration, procurement, communication and management of office equipment and infrastructure to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures;
Establishes and maintains contacts with government counterparts and implementingpartners to ensure an effective and efficient collaboration;
Facilitate the conduct of NEX audits and ensures the development and implementation of follow-up actions;
Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures;
Assist in the recruitment and procurement processes, ensuring conformity with UNFPA and Government rules and procedures;
Assist in the organization of training activities, ensuring logistical and, where applicable, financial arrangements; and
Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Head of DO, Deputy Representative and/orRepresentative.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core competencies
Valuing diversity
Performance management
Working in Teams
Communicating information andideas/knowledge sharing
Integrity/commitment to mandate
Appropriate and transparent decision making
Results orientation and commitment to excellence
Self-management/emotional intelligence and conflict management/negotiating and resolving disagreements
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda;
Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
Job knowledge/Technical expertise;
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships; and
Results-based programme development and management.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should:
Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field of education.
Have not less than 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in the same functional area;
Be familiar with UN OperationalRules and Regulations; direct working experience applying and handling UN Operational rules and regulations, a high advantage;
Familiarity with ATLAS will be an asset.
Be Fluent in oral and written English;
Be Proficient in current MS Office software applications and other accounting packageis essential.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter (one page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of a completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from UNFPA intra site - http://nigeria.unfpa.org/vacancy.html
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mailaddress – vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org latest by Thursday, 29 March, 2012 and each application should clearly reflect the post– Programme Specialist (Kaduna) – NOC to which an applicant is applying.
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest.
Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail willbe accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
*UNFPA reserves the right toappoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
UNFPA – Because everyone counts
DEADLINE: March 29, 2012.
Post Number: 00060515
Duty Post: Kaduna
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One Year (Subject to renewal uponsatisfactory performance)
Population Fund, is an International Development Agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
UNFPA supports Countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensurethat every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.To assist the Millennium Development Goals, UNFPA seeks to promote Gender equality and Empower women, improve maternal health and Combat HIV/AIDS.UNFPA helps governments, at their requests to formulate policies and strategies to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. TheFund also assists countries tocollect and analyse population data that can help them understand population trends and encourage governments to take into account the needsof future generations, as well as the present.The close link between sustainable development and reproductive health and gender equality, the other main areas of UNFPA’s work, were affirmed at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo. UNFPA’s work is guided by the Programme ofAction (PoA) of the ICPD. At the Conference, 179 countriesagreed that meeting the needsof Education and Health, including Reproductive Health, are pre-requisites to sustainable development overa long term. Consensus was also reached on the roadmap for progress.
Reaching the Programme of Action is also essential for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs which are fully aligned with the ICPD roadmap,have the overarching aim of reducing extreme poverty by 2015. UNFPA brings its technical expertise in reproductive health and population issues to the worldwide collaborative effort of meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position:
FINANCE ASSOCIATE – KADUNA
Post Level: ICS 06
Post Number: 00060515
Duty Post: Kaduna
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One Year (Subject to renewal uponsatisfactory performance)
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance and supervision of the ProgrammeCoordinator, Kaduna Finance Associate will provide functional leadership in Finance and ensures effectivefunctioning of financial operations and systems in support of the Programme andDecentralized Office (DO) management.S/he delivers quality servicesin Financial and AdministrationManagement to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines in service of the Country Programme, providing supportand guidance to the DO and UNFPA supported states in Northern Nigeria. S/he works closely with Programme and Project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.
The Finance Associate is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all technical staff (Programme Officers and project staff) as well as government counterparts.
Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and non-core resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action;
Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures;
Develops tools and mechanisms for effective monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to UNFPA Field Office in Abuja on a regular basis;
Integrates financial policies and procedures, particularly relating to National Execution (NEX), into standard operational procedures, and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers accordingly;
Ensures the effective financialrecording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processesfinancial transactions in an accurate and timely way;
Provide logistical and technical support to UNFPA programme staff and implementing partners in Programme Financial Management; www.nigerianbestforum.com
Reviews and monitors charges for common services and cost recovery, taking intoaccount maximum cost efficiency and represents UNFPA’s interest in related negotiations and agreements; Assists in the formulation of programme/project budgets;
Provides quality services in administration, procurement, communication and management of office equipment and infrastructure to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures;
Establishes and maintains contacts with government counterparts and implementingpartners to ensure an effective and efficient collaboration;
Facilitate the conduct of NEX audits and ensures the development and implementation of follow-up actions;
Facilitate all payment requests, financial record-keeping and preparation of financial reports required in line with NEX and HACT financial rules and procedures;
Assist in the recruitment and procurement processes, ensuring conformity with UNFPA and Government rules and procedures;
Assist in the organization of training activities, ensuring logistical and, where applicable, financial arrangements; and
Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Head of DO, Deputy Representative and/orRepresentative.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core competencies
Valuing diversity
Performance management
Working in Teams
Communicating information andideas/knowledge sharing
Integrity/commitment to mandate
Appropriate and transparent decision making
Results orientation and commitment to excellence
Self-management/emotional intelligence and conflict management/negotiating and resolving disagreements
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda;
Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
Job knowledge/Technical expertise;
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships; and
Results-based programme development and management.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should:
Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field of education.
Have not less than 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in the same functional area;
Be familiar with UN OperationalRules and Regulations; direct working experience applying and handling UN Operational rules and regulations, a high advantage;
Familiarity with ATLAS will be an asset.
Be Fluent in oral and written English;
Be Proficient in current MS Office software applications and other accounting packageis essential.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter (one page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of a completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from UNFPA intra site - http://nigeria.unfpa.org/vacancy.html
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mailaddress – vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org latest by Thursday, 29 March, 2012 and each application should clearly reflect the post– Programme Specialist (Kaduna) – NOC to which an applicant is applying.
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest.
Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail willbe accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
*UNFPA reserves the right toappoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
UNFPA – Because everyone counts
DEADLINE: March 29, 2012.
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