Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience Desired Languages Knowledge of Arabic and French an asset
Develop, implement, and follow up on the Regional Programme Pipeline in relevant system (Quantum+). Ensure proper programme financial resources management through planning, guiding, and controlling of the resources. Routinely monitor the overall financial situation of the regional programme resources, and escalate to the Regional Programme Manager issues related to the projects’ financial management (financial agreements, delays in receipt of installments from donors, overspending, etc.. Provide substantive inputs in the preparation of projects’ annaul work plans.Prepare and monitor the projects budgets related to the Regional Programme, and alert the Regional Programme Manager to any relevant issues. Oversee ERP matching, implement effective internal controls, and ensure proper functioning of a client-oriented programme financial resource management system Implement control mechanisms by monitoring budget preparation and modifications, and budgetary status versus ASL and cash. Analyze requirements, and synthesize proposals on proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management. Ensure control of Accounts Receivables, and combined delivery through regular monitoring of the regional programme delivery. Ensure review and certification of quarterly combined delivery reports (CDRs). Provide advice on administrative and Programme reporting, particularly on budgetary issues, and prepare reports including donor reports, as needed. Monitor dashboards and exceptions, and identify remedial actions. Review cost-recovery bills for the services requested by reginoal programme/projects and follow up on its timely payment. Ensure application of cost recovery mechansims in all regional projects. Participate in projects’ audit, control on the follow up, as needed. Monitor financing contributions. Provide advice to the Regional Programme on different donor reporting requirements, and monitor the financial reports to be submitted to donors. Track and report on mobilized resources. Organize and conduct training for the Projects/Programme Staff on financial management and budgetary issues. Assist in providing regular training and technical guidance/advice on audit and compliance matters, including implementation of Internal Control Framework (ICF). Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in programme finance. Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from
mistakes, asks for feedback
Business Direction & Strategy
Systems Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity.
Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.
Ability to produce periodic qualitative and quantitative performance reports to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring.
Ability to use a range of costing techniques and analyze cost related data to provide quantitative information to the users of reports.
Operations - Finance Audit Risk Management Ability to address risks and audit issues raised in the course of an audit and propose solutions in order to ensure a true and fair audit opinion is achieved.
Operations - Finance Accounting (General) Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, frameworks, standards, regulations, policies and trends, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.
Min. Education requirements
A professional accounting qualification from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy, and/or Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance and/or Accounting is required. Candidates with professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications, but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete the Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited. Candidates satisfying the two above criteria are exempted from undertaking the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT). Candidates with MBA or master's in finance with no accountancy qualification but with relevant experience must successfully undertake the UNDP Advanced Accountancy and Finance Test (AAFT)to be eligible for shortlisting.
Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years(with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in providing financial management services at national/international level is required. Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates.
Required skills/experience
Experience in working with spreadsheets, and web-based management systems such as ERP financials is required.
Desired skills/experience
Experience working with UN/UNDP/International organizations is desired. Experience in financial reporting and donor reporting is desired. Experience in financial risk management is an asset. Experience in programme oversight and programme performance management is desired. Experience in management of programme financial resources including planning, budgeting, and reporting is desired
Required Language(s)
Fluency in English is required, Knowledge of Arabic and French an asset
Professional Certificates
Candidates with professional accounting qualifications from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
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Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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