Admin/Finance Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin/Finance Associate

Position Number: 10023793
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Category: Administration
Grade: GS - 6
Duration of Contract: One Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Context, Duties And Responsibilities

• The incumbent is based in the Maiduguri Sub-office under the supervision of the Admin/Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Admin/Finance Associate may supervise some support staff in which case Managerial competencies are applicable and should be selected by the staff member and manager in the context of Performance Appraisal Management (e-PAD).
• The incumbent keeps frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the Sub-Office and occasionally with staff at the same level in other duty stations and/or Headquarters; with local suppliers, banks and financial institutions on subject matters which may be of importance to the Sub-Office and organisation at large.

Under the direct supervision of the Admin/Finance Officer the incumbent shall carry out the responsibilities below:

• Performs personnel administration tasks including interpretation and processing entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files;
• Assists in conducting preliminary interviews of candidates, administering typing exams and recruitment of GL staff;
• Conducts surveys of local cost of living, DSA rate and servicing staff, housing rental and collects information on the above-mentioned.
• Prepares travel authorization, ID cards and other personnel related documents for staff;
• Record vouchers in MSRP Finance and Supply Chain application, prepares monthly replenishments, maintains Petty Cash, enters Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Prepares monthly reports on accounts for submission, as needed. If required, assists in preparation of ABOD and submission along with Country Operation Plan;
• Prepares, updates, maintains inventory records of non-expendable equipment for submission to the main office. Orders and controls stationary supplies;
• Attends meetings and participates in discussions of new or revised procedures and practices on administration and finance matters; interprets and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations for follow-up action;
• Performs other duties as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education with post-secondary certificate/training in Business Administration, Finance, Office Management, Human Resources or other related fields;
• Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function;   
• Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications)
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language (as applicable in the duty station).
• In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

• Knowledge of UNHCR administrative and financial rules and procedures.   
• Knowledge and working experience of MSRP Finance and EPM Budget applications.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN or local languages.

Application Closing Date
Midnight, 2nd October, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online