Application deadline is 27th September 2013
Internal/External Vacancy Announcement: No. VN/PBR/2013/27
Post: Finance Officer (Risk Control) Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Kampala
Post: Finance Officer (Risk Control) Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Kampala
Type and Duration of Appointment: Temporary Appointment (1 year with possibility of extension)
Purpose of the post:
Under direct supervision of the Finance Manager,the incumbent will implement HACT Assurance Plan for programme implementing partners in having a sustainable improvement in the quality of programme implementation and financial management; contribute to policy development and capacity building in relation to internal policies, processes and guidelines to improve the internal control systems established over cash transfers; Design and facilitate training programs for staff and implementing partners in cash transfers; Implement control mechanism and monitor compliance with operational systems and procedures, which includes undertaking regular visits to zone offices, districts offices and implementing partner offices; Follow up on
policy and procedures recommendations to ensure they are implemented and deviations previously identified are not recurring, and advise the office on violations and proposed mechanisms to deal with such violation.
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes
Purpose of the post:
Under direct supervision of the Finance Manager,the incumbent will implement HACT Assurance Plan for programme implementing partners in having a sustainable improvement in the quality of programme implementation and financial management; contribute to policy development and capacity building in relation to internal policies, processes and guidelines to improve the internal control systems established over cash transfers; Design and facilitate training programs for staff and implementing partners in cash transfers; Implement control mechanism and monitor compliance with operational systems and procedures, which includes undertaking regular visits to zone offices, districts offices and implementing partner offices; Follow up on
policy and procedures recommendations to ensure they are implemented and deviations previously identified are not recurring, and advise the office on violations and proposed mechanisms to deal with such violation.
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes
- University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Seven years of practical professional work experience in auditing and/or accounting. Experience in an international organization is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.
Core Competencies: Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies: Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Following instructions and Procedures; Planning and Organizing; Relating and Networking
- Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures.
- Good analytical, negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
- Strong organizational ability.
- Good knowledge of computer applications
1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered
2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
4. If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate, in the subject, the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments:
Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.
5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 27 September 2013.
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
The Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda, Plot 9, George Street,
P.O Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org