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

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.

• 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;

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: 30^th March 2016