UNDP Finance & Administrative Analyst Jobs in Uganda
UNDP Finance & Administrative Analyst Jobs in Uganda
BackgroundUnder the guidance and supervision of the Head, Team Leader of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in Uganda, the Finance & Administrative Analyst is responsible for effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization of financial resources and management of the UNRCO..
The Finance & Administrative Associate is also responsible for the overall management of administrative services, administers and executes processes and transactions ensuring high quality and accuracy of work
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Implementation of financial and administrative management strategies
Delivery and monitoring of the Special Purposes Trust Fund (SPTF) and Locally Mobilized
Resources (LMR) and organization of the cost-recovery system
Control of RCO accounts
Control of RCO cash management
Office Administration and Management
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Competencies
Building Partnerships
Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches dentifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing
Develops awareness of the various internal/external learning and knowledge-sharing resources
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Ability to formulate and manage budgets; manage contributions and investments; manage transactions; and conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery.
Possesses knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and applies them consistently in work tasks
Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates the same in his/her work
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates in-depth understanding and
knowledge of the current guidelines and tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
Researches and documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
Demonstrates ability
to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 1.2: Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems
Make recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design
Client Orientation
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.2: Basic monitoring
Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Core Competencies
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making
Required Skills and Experience
Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance/Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy.
Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
2 years of relevant experience in providing financial management and accounting advisory services, managing staff and operational systems Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft.
Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Finance & Administrative Analyst Jobs in Uganda
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