National Post: Administrative/Finance Associate, Zambezia, Mozambique, GS6

  • Level: G-6
  • Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 04 Jul 2019 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Zambezia, Mozambique

The Position:

The Administrative and Finance Associate post is located in the UNFPA Mozambique Country Office (CO) in Zambezia.  S/he works under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Programme Coordinator in Zambezia, and under overall guidance of the International Operations Manager (IOM) in Maputo.

   

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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.  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:

The Administrative and Finance Associate In Zambezia delivers effective administrative and finance advice and services to internal and external clients and contributes to the efficient and sound financial operation of the UNFPA Programme in Zambezia, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures and taking a client-oriented and result-focused approach when providing guidance to project team members and IPs.   

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level Education required.

First level university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or similar discipline an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in finance, administration or office management.

Proven experience and track record in successfully managing and implementing financial policies, processes and systems in development organizations at national or international level.

Proficiency in current Microsoft Office applications (especially Microsoft Excel and Word).

Experience in using ERP system (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP) or similar integrated systems/ applications.

Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Working experience with UN organizations an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

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