Deadline: 22 February 2016
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Administrative/Finance Officer in Bangui, Central African Republic or Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The Senior Administrative/Finance Officer will establish and maintain efficient administrative control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UN Financial, Administrative and Staff rules and procedures.
UNHCR’s primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Administrative/Finance Officer will perform the following functions-
- Ensure the provision of resources (human, material and services) necessary to support the day-to-day activities of the staff in the office.
- Manage the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the office.
- Advise the Head of Office and other staff on personnel and administrative policies and procedures.
- Participate in the physical verification of UNHCR property plant and equipment.
- Undertake missions to field locations within the assigned region to review administrative arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required.
- Formulate, implement staff safety and security measures and ensure MOSS/MORSS compliance, in consultation with the Head of Office and Field Safety Advisers (FSAs).
- Oversee recruitment, appointments and administrative formalities concerning local General Service staff.
- Prepare the operational context for all international posts in the office.
- Review and approve the settlement of employee entitlements including DSA, local salaries and the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP).
- Coordinate training and capacity-building activities to staff in administrative related areas.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or related field, or university degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years of previous job experience (12 years with University degree) in the field of accounting or finance, of which at least five years in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar).
- Excellent understanding of the workflows of PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial and HR modules, with working experience with either one.
- Proven experience with risk management.
- Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNHCR.
