The Position:
The Compliance Specialist post is located in the UNFPA Afghanistan Country Office. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Deputy Representative and in collaboration with the Humanitarian and Programme Coordinators, and the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist. The Compliance Specialist provides support to the Country Office Compliance related to oversight of finance and procurement, ensures that donor agreements are adhered and resources are utilized appropriately.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
In a complex operating environment, you will play a vital role in supporting the Country Office Compliance to deliver UNFPA’s Afghanistan humanitarian response to ensure that the health and protection needs of women and girls are met. As a member of the Compliance team, you will support the country office to address the higher risk level related to financial transactions and increased complexity of procurement.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree in business administration, accounting, finance, law or a related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in compliance, including in finance and procurement, especially in humanitarian settings. Thorough knowledge of the UN rules and regulations, especially financial and procurement rules and regulations.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Initiative; strong conceptual abilities; sound judgment; strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA; and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other official UN language is desirable.
Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
• Managing the organization’s financial resources
• Providing procurement services
• Ensuring facilities and assets management
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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