About RSCE:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Finance Assistant will carry out the following duties:
Prepares staff members’ entitlements including claims, danger pay, daily subsistence allowance, mission subsistence allowance for Government Provided Personnel, Civilian Police and Staff Officers, volunteer living allowance and any other allowances for payments in conformity and adherence to applicable United Nation’s policies e.g. staff rules, financial regulations and rules, ST/AI issuances or practices, IPSAS policy framework etc.
Provides supports in the review of completeness of documentation supporting invoices and payment requests; Processes vendors payments in Umoja after verification of accuracy and consistency with Purchase Orders and Goods Receipt/Service Certification; Advises Vendors, Procurement, Receiving & Inspection (R&I) and other Self Accounting Units (SAUs) any missing documentation or anomalies that may delay payments; Maintains records of pending issues, update case files weekly; Respond to queries from Vendors, Procurement, SAU, R&I etc. Measure performance against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Renders support in the verification of transfer to other house banks, imprest payments, preparation of remittance requests to UNHQ and projection of off-cycle payments; Answers queries from staff member, vendors, missions, other house banks; Keeps accurate records for the purpose of auditing and performance reports.
Processes advance payment requests; Initiates Business Partner (BP) requests; Processes daily allowances for Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) and Police Contributing Countries (PCCs); Processes Monthly Subsistence Allowance (MSA); Processes final and withheld payments (as well as recoveries).
Provides support in the development of the Service Line’s annual budget development programme, particularly with respect to the establishment of major resourcing priorities, and prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in line with the Service Line’s resourcing requirements. Review, analyze and revise data with respect to the finalization of the budget proposals as well as Result Based Budgeting inputs;
Perform any other duties as and when required by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Finance Assistant job should hold a high school diploma or equivalent. An additional qualification in finance, accounting or audit is desirable.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, audit, administrative services or related area is required.
Previous exposure and experience in the administration of a broad range finance-related Allowances and Payments or Benefits and Entitlements using an ERP is desirable.
Previous experience working in financial management within an international organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
Experience in a shared service center is desirable.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Provide direct operational support to the RSCE and its client missions by processing payments activities and all personnel and contract administration transactions. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications with the following documents:
The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
Copies of academic certificate (s) and/or High School Diploma
Latest performance evaluation report (for internal UN Candidates)
The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
Deadline: 30th July 2017