UNDP Jobs - 46421- Financial Expert-State Minister for Planning and D

Financial Expert-State Minister for Planning and Development Affairs

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-May-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months, with a possibility of extension

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

In the framework of the “Support to General Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Planning and Development (GSSCPD), to oversee the strategic planning priorities of the State of Kuwait” project,UNDP and GSSCPD are working jointly to ensure an enabling and conducive environment for the implementation of the national development plan; and to ensure optimal use of financial funds for this purpose.

Within this context, The State Minister of Planning and Development is seeking the support of a financial expert to conduct internal audit, review and provide technical advice in all matters relevant to the financial operations of GSSCPD, Central Statistics Bureau (CSB) and the consultants Selection Committee (CSC).

Duties and Responsibilities

The expert will assume the following:

Review of all of the GSSCPD, CSB and CSC’s financial decisions and contracts and final balance to ensure their full alignment with the laws, rules and the financial regulations of the State of Kuwait;
Audit all financial administrative decisions to ensure that the expenditures are within the limits of the budgeted funds and is spent on its intended purpose;
Review all recruitment contracts, administrative decisions on deployment tasks, the formation of task forces, committees and commissioning of additional work outside office hours (overtime) at GSSCPD, CSB and CSC to ensure its alignment with the states rules and regulations;
Review the report of the Ministry of Finance’s Auditors on the financial conduct and operations of GSSCPD, CSB and CSC and their responses to it; and to report to the Minister of Planning and development on both of the auditors’ report and the responses;
Review and report to the Minister of Planning and development on the initial and final audit reports of State Audit Bureau’s on the GSSCPD, CSB and CSC’s financial conduct; and to audit the entities responses to it;
Develop and implement a capacity building plan for the relevant staff of the financial department at GSSCPD;
Any other assignment relevant to the consultancy.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
Knowledge of up-to-date public finance, economic reforms and policy analysis software;
Build strong relationships with GSSCPD and external parties.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of GSSCPD;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor in accounting, Finance or Financial Management;
A higher degree will be an advantage;
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountant).

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial audit and financial management;
Experience in preparing and evaluating governmental contracts;
Familiarity with Kuwait financial and monitory law and regulations

Language:

Fluent in both Arabic and English.

Note:

The Consultant will be on a governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.