Position: Associate National Project Officer (Budget & Finance) Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Office: UNESCO Harare, Zimbabwe
OVERVIEW
Post Number: 6ZWED0029PA Grade: NO-B Parent Sector: Field Office Duty Station: Harare Job Family: Administration Type of Contract: Project Appointment Duration of Contract: 1 year Recruitment Open to: Internal and External Candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 26-JAN-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only nationals of Zimbabwe may apply to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Administration: -Contribute to the review and adjustment of systems and processes for effective program implementation. -Supervise the maintenance of proper inventory, filing, and project recording systems. -Coordinate with the Finance and Administration Officer to ensure HR and procurement processes align with UNESCO’s rules and regulations.
Finance and Budget: -Provide guidance to project staff in preparing and consolidating budgets for resource mobilization. -Review and analyze project budgets based on donor agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance. -Ensure strict compliance with UNESCO's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including IPSAS. -Liaise with BFM and BSP on budget planning and preparation, providing relevant information as requested.
Monitoring and Reporting: -Monitor budget execution, provide timely information to stakeholders, and analyze progress. -Provide substantive advice to project personnel in reviewing and revising project budgets. -Process, validate, and follow up with Central Services on budget revisions.
Financial Controls: -Act as certifying officer for the project’s transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations. -Ensure proper accounting of the project’s financial resources and expenditures. -Review and reconcile various clearing accounts, investigate erroneous entries, and take corrective action. -Analyze complex accounting transactions and implement corrective actions.
Cash Management: -Manage liquidity of the project’s bank accounts, assist in preparing bank reconciliations. -Review budgets and financial justifications related to implementation partnership agreements. -Provide support to project officers on donor reporting and liaise with Headquarter services for timely preparation of reports. -Analyze cash flow requirements and submit cash requests to the Administrative Unit.
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Qualifications and Experience
Education: -Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business administration, or economics.
Work Experience: -Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in administration, accounting, budget, and/or financial management. -Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and project finance.
Skills and Competencies: -Strong knowledge of budgeting and reporting. -Excellent technical and analytical skills. -Good organizational and time management skills. -Detail-oriented with excellent knowledge of MS Excel and strong knowledge of SAP, ERP system.
Languages: -Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits, including annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and pension plan. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 42,446 US $.
