Title of post: Associate Administrative/Finance Officer
Post number: 10021014
Post level: NOB
Type of contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Assignment date: 1 January 2014

Main duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Representative, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
–    Establish and maintain efficient administrative control mechanisms, ensure compliance with UNHCR and UN administrative, human resources and financial rules and procedures
–    Establish external contacts with counterparts in other UN Agencies and Organizations
–    Ensure that UNHCR premises for the country operation are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner and provide a healthy, safe and respectful environment
–    Ensure that UNHCR’s financial rules and regulations are adhered to by the country operation
–    Assist with the implementation of processes ad procedures in line with UNHCR Rules and regulations
–    Participate in recruitment and appointment process and assist with administrative formalities concerning local General Service Staff
–    Coordinate training and capacity-building activities to staff in administrative related areas
–    Contribute country’s budget preparation and management
–    Arrange vouchers, including administrative and project disbursement; Prepare financial status report
–    Perform other duties as may be required

Job experience
–    Minimum of six years relevant work experience including in the field of accounting and finance

Qualifications required
–    University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or other related field OR University degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent)
–    Good knowledge of United Nations administrative, human resources and financial rules and procedures
–    High level of proficiency in relevant computer software
–    Excellent knowledge of English and national languages. Knowledge of another UN working language would be an added advantage

For internal candidates
–    An application letter should be sent to the address here below:

For external candidates
–    An application letter together with a P11 form which can be downloaded from the UNHCR website (www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc) as well as copies of relevant certificates may be sent to:

The Representative, UNHCR – Harare
P.O. Box 4565
Block 8 Arundel Office Park
Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant
Harare

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 31 October 2013