UNDP Jobs - 60548- Finance Specialist at GIU/GFATM

Finance Specialist at GIU/GFATM

Location :

Minsk, BELARUS

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

The initial assignment is for 6 months.

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Further extension is subject to budget availability

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

To apply for the vacancy kindly upload your CV or a filled in UNDP PERSONAL HISTORY FORM ;
This is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Belarus, Common Economic Space and others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply;
The information about the Service Contract modality can be found at: TYPES OF UNDP CONTRACTS AND THEIR CONDITIONS, OFFERED BY THE UNDP OFFICE IN BELARUS

Since 2004 United Nations Development Programme has been the Principal Recipient of grants of the Global Fund to Fights Aids Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM). A special Grants Implementation Unit (GIU) was established to effectively manage grants processing. At the moment, GIU is implementing a total of two consolidated GFATM grants on HIV and tuberculosis (TB) that are aimed to reduce the two diseases’ burden in Belarus. Being a Principal Recipient, UNDP is responsible for the financial and programmatic management of the GFATM grants as well as for the overall monitoring of the program and supervision of the procurement of health and non-health products. In all areas of implementation it provides capacity development services to sub-recipients and implementing partners.

As a member of Grants Implementation Unit (GIU), Finance Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the highest efficiency of financial management of the GFATM grant “Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in the Republic of Belarus-3”. Finance Specialist will be also responsible for processing all payments, including disbursements to sub-recipients made in line with the grants’ Work Plans and budgets and UNDP financial rules and regulations.

The Finance Specialist will process all GFATM related payments in line with UNDP procedures, tabulate and track all relevant financial reports- EFR, Sub-recipients reports, and LFA requested information

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribution to financial planning including budgeting;
Contribution to effective and accurate financial management of GFATM grants and oversight in line with GFATM/UNDP regulations;
Contribution to development of finance-related reports and regular updates on the grants financial delivery;
Implementation of operational strategies and procedures related to finances within the scope of responsibilities;
Assists the Finance Manager in financial management of the Global Fund grant’s funds;
Is fully responsible for the financial management of sub-recipients assigned to his/her portfolio, including timeliness and correctness of financial reports and transferring next installments;
Provides advice and guidance to sub-recipients and contractors concerning preparation of financial documentation;
Ensures proper records of accounts and expenditures;
Ensures that all transactions are executed in accordance with pertinent procedures;
Contributes to preparation of periodic financial reports for the GFATM and the government of Belarus;
Assists in preparation of budgets and budget revisions and ensures that all transactions are properly reflected in appropriated budget lines;
Conducts monitoring visits to sub-recipients to observe financial documentation management, identifies problems and assists in their solution;
Enters financial data into Atlas System: creates requisitions, vouchers, vendors and Atlas reports, if needed;
Maintains contacts with UNDP Programme Associates to request funds transfer, verify financial reports, budget revisions, receipt of contributions, etc., with UNDP CO Finance unit to follow-up on payments processing;
Performs other duties as required by the Finance Manager. The Finance Specialist will work in coordination with all relevant UNDP staff and services of the UNDP office if required.

Competencies

Excellent financial management and budgeting skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to prioritize work to meet client needs and deadlines;
Good communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

University degree in economics or finance
At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finances or audit
Fluency in Russian
Good knowledge of English
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail)