UNESCO Finance and Administrative Officer Jobs Nigeria 2024
UNESCO Finance and Administrative Officer Jobs Nigeria 2024: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced latest Job vacancy in Abuja, Nigeria. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Oct 9th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Post Number: 6NGADM0005RP
- Grade: P-3
- Parent Sector: Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)
- Duty Station: Abuja
- Job Family: Administration
- Type of contract: Fixed Term
- Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable with possibility of extension
- Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates
- Application Deadline: 9-OCT-2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise and support the Head of the UNESCO office in Abuja on all administration, budget, financial, human resources, premises-related and security matters.
Ensure compliance with UNESCO policies, rules, regulations and procedures in terms of financial and human resources, as well as with provisions of Host Country Agreement.
Maintain proper inventory, filing and recording systems.
Ensure that the assets of the organization are safeguarded at all times, ensure supervision and insurance of premises, equipment, furniture and vehicles and its maintenance.
Represent the UNESCO office in Abuja in the Organizational Management Team (OMT) set by the UN Country Team (UNCT) to advise on administration, budget, financial, human resources (HR), premises-related and security matters.
Liaise with the host country authorities on logistical matters and contributions to operations as per Host Country Agreement.
Assist and advise the Head of the UNESCO office in Abuja in the negotiation of lease agreements as applicable.
Advise the Head of the UNESCO office in Abuja in budget preparation.
Monitor execution of Regular Budget and extra-budgetary resources and ensure appropriate budgetary control.
Ensure that managers within the UNESCO office in Abuja and its Project Desks are aware of budgetary principles, methodologies, rules and procedures and facilitate their training when required.
Liaise with UNESCO’s central services on budgetary issues relating to harmonization and alignment within the UN system, seeking clearance on those which may affect UNESCO’s current rules and procedures.
Ensure the UNESCO office in Abuja’s financial resources and expenditures are fully and properly accounted for and that internal control systems are adequate and functioning.
Act as Certifying Officer ensuring that financial transactions are in compliance with regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
ln line with the Organization’s policies and procedures, set up proper accounting procedures and internal control systems.
Ensure efficient local banking arrangements and compliance with local financial and banking regulations and UNESCO policy.
Ensure procurement of equipment and supplies are in line with rules and procedures.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field(s).
Work Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in administration, finance, accounting or related areas, of which preferably at least 2 year at the international level.
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional UNESCO mandates in the region.
Experience in supervising and leading teams
Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and use tact and diplomacy.
Ability to solve routine and non-routine issues in the field of Human Resources, finance and budget.
Ability to provide quality and timely support and services.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships with external and internal partners.
Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results.
Good IT skills, knowledge of ERP and financial, human resources or administrative management tools.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English and a fair knowledge of French.