Vacancy Announcement No.: VN/PBR/2013/27
Job Title: Finance
Officer (Risk Control)
Officer (Risk Control)
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Reports to: Finance Manager
Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Purpose: The Finance Officer (Risk Control) will
implement HACT Assurance Plan for programme implementing partners in having a sustainable
improvement in the quality of programme implementation and financial
management; contribute to policy development and capacity building in relation
to internal policies, processes and guidelines to improve the internal control
systems established over cash transfers; Design and facilitate training
programs for staff and implementing partners in cash transfers; Implement
control mechanism and monitor compliance with operational systems and
procedures, which includes undertaking regular visits to zone offices,
districts offices and implementing partner offices; Follow up on policy and
procedures recommendations to ensure they are implemented and deviations
previously identified are not recurring, and advise the office on violations
and proposed mechanisms to deal with such violation.
implement HACT Assurance Plan for programme implementing partners in having a sustainable
improvement in the quality of programme implementation and financial
management; contribute to policy development and capacity building in relation
to internal policies, processes and guidelines to improve the internal control
systems established over cash transfers; Design and facilitate training
programs for staff and implementing partners in cash transfers; Implement
control mechanism and monitor compliance with operational systems and
procedures, which includes undertaking regular visits to zone offices,
districts offices and implementing partner offices; Follow up on policy and
procedures recommendations to ensure they are implemented and deviations
previously identified are not recurring, and advise the office on violations
and proposed mechanisms to deal with such violation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should possess a university
degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration - Seven years of practical professional work
experience in auditing and/or accounting. - Experience in an international
organization is desirable. - Fluency in English is required, and
knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies: Analyzing; Applying Technical
Expertise; Following instructions and Procedures; Planning and Organizing;
Relating and Networking, Good judgment, initiative, high sense of
responsibility, tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures. Good
analytical, negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
Expertise; Following instructions and Procedures; Planning and Organizing;
Relating and Networking, Good judgment, initiative, high sense of
responsibility, tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures. Good
analytical, negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
Strong organizational ability. Good knowledge of computer applications
Core Values: Commitment; Integrity, Analytical skills,
Embracing diversity
Embracing diversity
How to Apply:
- ONLY Ugandan Nationals
will be considered - UNICEF is committed to
gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply. - Applications will be
considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as
the most recent performance evaluation report. - If applications are
sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use
this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by
document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication. - UNICEF is a smoke free
environment. - Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume
to:
to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.
Via email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 27th September, 2013
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