Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Financial close-out of the RGH and TGH projects;
- Draft financial close-out of the BCH and FMCH projects;
- Final Close-Out Reports for the RGH and TGH projects;
- Draft Final Close-Out Reports for the BCH and FMCH projects.
- RGH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Draft;
- RGH: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Draft;
- RGH: Preparation of financials for close out report for Ramadi General Hospital. Draft;
- RGH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Final;
- RGH: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Final;
- RGH: Preparation of financials for close out report for Ramadi General Hospital. Final;
- TGH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Draft;
- Tikrit: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Draft;
- Tikrit: Preparation of financials for close out report for Tikrit General Hospital. Draft;
- TBH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Final;
- TGH: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Final;
- TGH: Preparation of financials for close out report for Tikrit General Hospital. Final;
- BCH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Draft;
- BCH: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Draft;
- BCH: Preparation of financials for close out report for Basrah Children Hospital. Draft;
- FMCH: Reconciliation of project expenditure, analyse, correct charges and reverse accordingly from/to project and between budget accounts within the project according to project documents. Draft;
- FMCH: Full analyses of financial status of the project and preparation for Financial closer of the project with accordance with UNDP detailed guidance in closing DIM project. Draft;
- FMCH: Preparation of financials for close out report for Fallujah Maternity & Children Hospital. Draft.
Competencies
- Ability to understand complex project finances (aggregate and itemized) relating to construction/infrastructure projects;
- Ability to apply nonprofit asset management/financial tracking tools (ATLAS and new IPSAS rules) thoroughly to existing projects to reconcile and verify assets;
- Ability to liaise with multiple partners including UNDP Senior Management, Consultant Engineers, Contractors, and community groups;
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, different genders, and diverse political views;
- Strong communication and organizational skills as well as team work capabilities;
- Proficiency in English language.
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
- Remains calm and in control under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance.
- Minimum 10 years general experience;
- Minimum 5 years specific experience, in administration, financial, logistical, and resource management.
Financial Project Management
- Deep background in standard nonprofit organization asset management/financial tracking tools (ATLAS, and new IPSAS rules);
- Deep background with contract management modalities – specifically UNDP General Conditions of Contract and Special Conditions of Contract;
- Strong experience in the Direct Execution (DEX) and National Implementation (NIM) project implementation modalities are essential;
- Ability to utilize all of the above thoroughly to existing projects, to reconcile and verify assets and (if applicable) track finances/expenses for multiple aspects/packages of projects.
- Excellent background (minimum 3 years) providing top-level project management services, preferably on construction/infrastructure projects;
- Experience in Iraq and with UNDP required – specifically with UNDP General Conditions of Contract and Special Conditions of Contract for such projects.
- Ability to understand complex itemized technical specifications relating to construction and infrastructure projects, in order to determine the financial implications of these;
- Ability to liaise with multiple partners including organizational Senior Management, Consultant Engineers, Contractors, and community groups;
- Understanding of UNDP’s standard Technical Specifications and Bills of Quantities formats as they relate to project financial tracking and reporting;
- 3 years minimum experience with construction/infrastructure projects, preferably in Iraq and/or with UNDP.
- Demonstrated experience working in Iraq or similar environments.
- All work shall be conducted in English;
- Arabic is a plus in order to facilitate liaising with multiple Iraqi or other Arabic-speaking partners.
- Signed Proposal Submission Form. (Please use Annex 1).
- Letter explaining why he/she consider himself/herself the most suitable candidate for the work.
- A brief methodology on how he/she will approach and conduct the work.
- Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references. Please Use the attached CV Form – Annex 2 attached. UNDP-Iraq reserves the right to disqualify any of CVs who are not compliant with the requested form.
- The financial proposal will specify a total lump sum amount and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. A breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems) is to be provided by the IC candidate. Total Fees: Please use Annex 3 – Financial proposal form.