CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Niger
Closing date: 23 Sep 2014

Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance of the Chief of Operations, responsible for the assessment of accounting documents and financial documents associated with programme implementation, direct cash transfers, programme cooperation agreements and other payments made as well as the assurance activities of UNICEF partners in the harmonized approach to cash transfer modality.

Key Expected Results

1. Under the direction of the Chief of Operations, monitor financial transactions, supply procedures and transactions, administrative transactions and cash disbursements, programme cooperation agreement payments to ensure their conformity to UNICEF rules and regulations, accounting procedures and partner use regulations. Review internal systems to ensure conformity to the established financial delegation memoranda, the table of authorities, and the delegation of authority memo and monitor the accuracy and timeliness of the processing of payments, supply requisitions, cash requisitions and contracts. Prepare monthly reports and statements of conformity for the Head of Office.
2. Assist the Chief of Operations in reviewing internal control systems in Country Office including zonal offices, oversee the work flow process especially those of finance and DCT. Also prepare and analyse financial data for budget estimates and financial planning. Prepare reports on findings.
3. Conduct periodic on-site reviews of implementing partners' financial records for cash transfers. Together with a programme colleague, conduct programmatic assurance of the implementation of supported activities. Schedule audits of implementing partners' internal controls for the management of cash transfers and handling of supplies and conduct initial assessments of partners' financial controls and systems to ensure their conformity to international standards and sound financial separation and controls.
4. Schedule assessments of implementing partners on an annual basis and ensure that all partners are assessed regularly in conformance with established HACT guidelines.
5. Assess central and local governmental authorities as to their financial capacities for the purpose of capacity building, responsiveness and accountability. Provide training and orientation to finance staff in Niger and zonal offices as well as oversee the periodic assurance activities of partners to ensure conformity to UNICEF's cash transfer facility. Prepare reports on the assessments and recommend improvements and training as necessary.
6. Provide advice and technical assistance to the Niger country office in risk analysis. Ensure the Niger country office is abreast of latest organizational developments and support training and implementation of change management initiatives (VISION, IPSAS, etc.)

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education
Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Management with a background in financial assessment and or audit
Work Experience
Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in accounting, audit or financial management; experience in quality assurance an asset
Language Proficiency
Fluency in French and English required

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self;
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources;
Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization;
Follows procedures and policies;
Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

Remarks

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. Aside from the qualifications indicated in the job description for this post, all NETI programme applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at the time of application;
2. Proficiency in English and another official language of the United Nations;
3. Readiness to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations;
4. At least 2 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.
   All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.
   For more information on the NETI Programme, please visit the UNICEF website: www.unicef.org/neti

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

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