Organisation: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Post Level: SB3
Reports to: UNDP Project
Manager
Manager
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects
countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better
life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing
countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least
developed countries.
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects
countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better
life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing
countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least
developed countries.
Job Summary: The UNDP
Finance and Administration Associate will be responsible for the effective
delivery of the Project by entering and managing financial data and supporting
project implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Finance
and Administration Associate works in close collaboration with the operations,
programme and projects’ staff in the CO as required for resolving complex
finance-related issues and exchange of information.
Finance and Administration Associate will be responsible for the effective
delivery of the Project by entering and managing financial data and supporting
project implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Finance
and Administration Associate works in close collaboration with the operations,
programme and projects’ staff in the CO as required for resolving complex
finance-related issues and exchange of information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The
jobholder will standardise the finance and accounting systems of the
project while maintaining compatibility with government, and UNDP
financial accounting procedures. - Responsible
for the preparation and revisions of the budgets and assist in the
preparation of the annual work plans. - Comply
and verify budget and accounting data by researching files, calculating
costs, and estimating anticipated expenditures from readily available
information sources. - Compile
and generate status reports, progress reports and other financial reports. - Process
all types of payments requests for settlement purposes including quarterly
advances to the partners upon joint review. - Prepare
periodic accounting records by recording receipts, disbursements (ledgers,
cash books, vouchers, etc.) and reconciling data for recurring or
financial special reports and assist in preparation of annual procurement
plans. - Undertake
project financial closure formalities including submission of terminal
reports, transfer and disposal of equipment, processing of semi-final
revisions, and support professional staff in preparing the terminal
assessment reports. - Support
in the timely issuance of contracts and assurance of other eligible
entitlements of the project personnel, experts, and consultants by
project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the United Nations UNDP Job Opportunity should hold a
Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, business administration. - A
minimum of six or more years of relevant work experience with the
Government of Uganda - Fluency
in English as a working language; Knowledge of other UN working languages
will be an asset.
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards; - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability ; - Treats
all people fairly without favouritism.
Functional Competencies:
- Financial
expenditure and track accounts; - Ability
to correspond effectively and different stakeholders and organizations; - Computer
efficient; - Excellent
writing and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 31st October, 2014
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