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• Offer support in the preparation of budget
  and/or cost estimates against the Programmes/projects work plans, in
  accordance with OHCHR procedures;
• Offer timely support in the preparation of
  requests for allotments and/or allotment revisions and follows up on the
  necessary authorizations with OHCHR Geneva;
• Keenly monitor budgetary allocations through
  regular reviews; preparation of periodic reports of expenditures;
• Offer support in the implementation of
  accounting and financial management controls and ensure their consistency
  with the UN rules and regulations;
• Prepare and submit ad-hoc reports for donor
  reporting, in accordance with OHCHR practices.
• Certify payment memos and tracking with UNDP.
• Ensure timely disbursement of advances for
  expenditure and working advances.
• Support OHCHR grantees and track all grants
  to ensure reports are obtained timely.

• Conduct procurement and logistical
  arrangements, perform daily procurement actions for the implementation of
  Programme activities such as procurement of meeting venue, equipment,
  goods and services, providing all documents in time and in compliance with
  UNDP procurement procedures and rules;
• Ensure that all necessary procurement related
  data are properly recorded;
• Update vendor profiles and covers all support
  aspects of Local Purchase Order processing (RFQ, collection of supporting
  documentation, analyse quotations for approval or forward quotations to
  competent staff member for analysis, and forward to AO for issuance).
• Follow-up on delivery of ordered items.
• Collects all receipts of purchases and
  ensures that payments are done on time.

• Undertake actions related to the administration
  of human resources activities in relation to programme implementation
  e.g., consultants;
• Offer support in the screening of applicants
  and preparation of shortlists of candidates ensuring that applications are
  consistent with recruitment criteria and post requirements;

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR National Administrative Officer job opportunity should have
  completed a University degree in business administration, finance,
  accounting or other related areas.
• A minimum of five years of combined
  progressively responsible experience in related areas, i.e. human resources,
  general administration, financial administration, and field operations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of relevant
  administrative, financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Language: Fluency in oral and written English.

• Professionalism: Demonstrated conceptual analytical
  and evaluation skills, ability to conduct independent research and
  analysis, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and
  recommendations.
• Technology awareness: Solid computer skill, including
  proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, IMIS, and relevant software
  packages.
• Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear
  and concise manner in English and to communicate effectively orally in the
  same language. Ability to draft correspondence and reports.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  and the ability to work in a conflict-ridden, multicultural, multi-ethnic
  environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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