UNHCR TUNIS 20 Rue des Lacs Mazouries Les Berges du lacs 1-1053 Tunis

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Title Finance Associate Duty Station Tunis Grade GL-6 Position No - 10018488 Effective Date Immediate Under the direct supervision of the Admin/Finance Officer UNHCR Tunis Office, the incumbent needs to perform the following duties: Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports; 2. Selects and enters data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data; 3. Prepares recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons; 4. Advises and assists international staff, experts and consultants on all respects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculates and authorizes payments due for claims and services; 5. Initiates correspondence to verify data, answer queries and obtains additional information on accounts and financial transactions, as required; 6. Maintains liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts; 7. Prepares detailed cost estimates and participates in budget analysis and projections as required; 8. Performs other duties as required. Required Competencies (Functional, Managerial, Cross functional): 1. Co-ordinating with other staff. 2. Liaising with External Contacts. 3. Data Handling. 4. Financial Reporting 5. Carrying Out Transactions 6. Managing Funds 7. Coaching and Developing Staff 8. Managing Resources 9. Political and Organization Awareness ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1- Post secondary training/certificate in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field 2- Minimum of 4 years previous job experience 3- Excellent command of French, English and Arabic 4- Flexibility and ability of work as part of a multi-cultural team 5- Excellent computer skill including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 1- Communication skills 2- Computer skills 3- Good knowledge of UN and UNHCR financial rules and regulations Method of Application Applications with curriculum Vitae (CV) , P11 and motivation letter can be submitted electronically at: tuntu@unhcr.org ; with subject line: Application for the post of Finance Associate, UNHCR Tunis Name /First Name of Candidate Applications can also be submitted in a confidential sealed envelope marked " NE PAS OUVRIR : CANDIDATURE POUR POSTE DE

FINANCE ASSOCIATE AU BUREAU UNHCR DE TUNIS NOM / Prnom de la personne envoyant sa candidature ", addressed to: Madame La Reprsentante de lUNHCR en Tunisie -20 Rue des Lacs Mazouries- les Berges du Lac 1- 1053 Tunis., so
as to reach UNHCR Tunis not later than 26 September 2012 at 12.00. ( Tunis Time) . (Only short-listed applicants would be contacted).