UN Jobs – Finance and Administration Clerk at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Organisation: United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS)
Vacancy Code: VA/2016/B5001/9738
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Manager
About UNOPS:
The
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) strives to expand the
capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building,
humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working
in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always
satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of
quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations,
international financial institutions, governments and other development
partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the
ground.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager, and the direct
guidance of the Support Services Officer, the Finance & Administration
Clerk will be responsible to support administrative and finance as follows:
  • Render support in routine finance related
    tasks, including running payment remittances in UNOPS online ERP system,
    recording entries in general ledger and other account management duties;
  • Assist in petty cash administration;
  • In charge of maintaining the section’s filing
    system;
  • Assist in administrative arrangements for
    personnel and visitors;
  • Assist in the stocktaking and inventory of
    office equipment;
  • Assist with routine logistical and
    administrative duties at the duty station;
  • Perform any other related duties as required
    by the Programme Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Finance and Administration Clerk
    vacancy should hold a High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least three years’ experience in administration
    or finance or any relevant field:
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in
    the use of MS Office is required;
  • Working knowledge of commercial banking ERP
    systems is desired;
  • Knowledge of public accounting rules is
    desired;
  • Previous exposure and experience of managing
    petty cash is desired;
  • Possess a valid driver’s License is desired;
  • Working knowledge of UN/UNOPS policies and
    procedures is desired;
  • Working experience with an internationally
    recognized organization (UN, International NGOs, Humanitarian agency) is
    desired;
  • Fluency in English (writing, speaking and
    reading) is required; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Personal Competencies:
  • Teamwork: 
    Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
    goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is
    willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
    supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such
    decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team
    accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
  • Planning and Organizing: 
    Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
    Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as
    required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
    completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
    planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
    efficiently;
  • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
    effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others
    and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
    interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style
    and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing
    information and keeping people informed;
How to Apply:
If
interested in joining the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in
the aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to visit website and
create profile or express interest if you already have a profile on the UN
system.
Deadline: 30th March 2016

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