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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Operations Manager , the Finance Associate provides financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the Unit.
The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Ensures implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures proper CO cash management system functioning focusing on achievement of the following results:
Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
The key results have an impact on the execution of the CO financial services management in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate data entry and presentation of financial information and client-oriented approach enhances UNDP capability in use of financial resources.
Description of Competency at Level Required
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 3: Adapts deliverables to meet client needs
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 3: Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 3: Takes responsibility for addressing critical situations and delivering core value
Technical/Functional
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
Possesses knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks (specialized knowledge related to financial resources management, including formulating budgets, maintaining Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, reporting).
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
Demonstrates ability to identify prblems and proposes solutions
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Client Orientation
Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Responds to client needs promptly
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Demonstrates ability to identify problems and propose choices, solutions and trade-offs considering multiple perspectives
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Takes ownership of work assignments and office/team workplan
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Leadership and Self-Management
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change
Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view
Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Education:
Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. Undergraduate University Degree (or its equivalent) in Business Administration or Accounting is desirable.
Experience:
5 years of relevant finance experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet , experience in handling of enetrprise resource platforms (ERPs).
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English
Other:
Non-smoking environment
Important applicant information
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Contract Duration: 1 year
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