UNDP Jobs - 66236- Re -advertised Individual Consultants

Re -advertised Individual Consultants - Finance Associates Oversight/Compliance

Location :

Harare, ZIMBABWE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2016

Application Deadline :

18-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

On-call basis as and when required

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

On-call basis as and when required

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

This advert is for the creation of a roster of competent Finance Associates for a period of a year. Qualified candidates will be contacted on an on-call basis as and when required and will be paid on number of days worked at a given rate.

Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: procurement.zw@undp.org.

The response will be sent by standard electronic mail and written copies of the response including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry will be sent to all consultants.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst/ Specialist, the Finance Associates ensures effective execution of financial services and processes in CO and transparent utilization of financial resources. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main objectives, responsibilities and description of the proposed analytical work

Conduct activities under the UN HACT Processes by undertaking periodic onsite reviews (Spot checks) to assess the accuracy of the financial records for cash transfers and the status of the programme implementation;
Checking the IP’s internal controls with respect to financial management, procurement and or other controls required to implement the activities defined in the work plan;
Reviewing a sample of expenditures to confirm that documentation supports the expenditures and that they are in accordance with the work plan and other United Nations regulations;
Programmatic monitoring and scheduled special Audits (Financial and internal controls);
Reviewing workshop disbursements to participants, ascertaining calculations accuracy, adequacy of support documentations, ensuring names on payment schedule agrees with attendance register;
Any other tasks that may be assigned;
Detailed Report required at the end of assignment

Competencies

Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Advocates and 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

Functional competencies:

Thorough knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
Excellent knowledge and application skills of IT tools and understanding of management systems;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
Good analytical skills and results orientation;
Client oriented approach to work;
Skills to manage relationships and communicate.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University Degree in Finance/Accounting;
Progress towards an additional professional certification in an Accounting/Finance package will be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least two years of progressively responsible finance experience is required at the national or international level.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Knowledge of IPSAS desirable.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal:

Explaining why you are the most suitable for the work
Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work

Personal CV including past experience and at least 3 references

Applicants are requested to upload a copy of the completed P11 Form which can be downloaded from this website - http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.