Programme and Finance Associate- Gaza

الوصف الوظيفي

The Purpose of Consultancy:

The Programme/Finance Associate delivers effective programmatic and financial advice and
services to UNFPA’s internal and external clients, providing programme and finance
administration related support to Gaza Office, Country Office (CO) and UNFPA supported
implementing partners.

Scope of work: (Description of services,activities, or outputs)

The Programme/Finance Associate ensures proper and effective use of UNFPA’s and
external partners’ resources in terms of the following:
• Effective and accurate financial resources management and oversight.
• Support Programme Officers in development and monitoring of IP WPs.
• Support HACT audits exercise and other assurance plans.
1. 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.
2. Supports the preparation and monitoring of programme budgets and ensures financial
transactions are in accordance with UNFPA financial rules and procedures. Propose
procedures to improve internal controls and efficiency and respond to audit issues.
3. Supports financial reporting of IPs and clearance of direct payments in a timely manner.
Performs quarterly FACE to OFA reconciliations; performs FACE to CDRs
reconciliations and ensures these are approved and filed.
4. In collaboration with the IOM and members of the inter-agency HACT working group,
provides support for timely and quality assurance planning and implementation, and
suggests areas for improvement for IPs working with UNFPA.
5. Assists in the management of projects by monitoring expenditure and preparing budget
revisions according to the needs of the Country Office.
6. Maintains an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and
audit follow-up, and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
7. Reviews and monitors charges for common services and cost recovery taking into
account maximum cost efficiency in full compliance with UNFPA rules, regulations,
policies and strategies.
8. Contributes to strengthening UNFPA’s internal and Implementing Partners capacities
to manage funds.
9. Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

متطلبات الوظيفة

Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree or a professional
accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy is
desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
▪ At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in providing administration and financial
management, accounting, managing staff and operational systems.
▪ Thorough knowledge of the UN Staff Rules and Regulations, administration and
financial rules and regulations.
▪ Strong analytical and leadership skills.
▪ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel,
etc) and advance knowledge of spread sheet and database packages.
▪ Experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP systems.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
• Business acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Client orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Job knowledge / technical expertise