UNEP Finance Associate Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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UNEP Finance Associate Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

UNEP Kenya looking for “Finance Associate”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 09, 2024.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on April 29, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Finance Associate to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

UNEP Job Vacancy 2024

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Scrutinize documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of requests in line with applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Review, analysis and preparation of project budgets and the revisions
Prepare supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to GEF submissions and UEP programme of work.
Preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyze variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
Verify accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data.
Review cash advance requests and upon certification by the fund management officer, prepare payments for final disbursement by UNON.
Review incoming expenditure reports and upon certification by the fund management officer, input in relevant databases/systems.
Monitor the status of various financial databases.
Collect relevant information and documentation related to specific audit assignments; calculate, compute and verify data.
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting; reporting and internal control systems are functioning.
Assist fund management officers regarding queries on budget, payment and deposit related issues and draft related correspondence.
Maintain updated files and archives as required.
Prepare project completion and closing revisions including all supporting documents.
Ensure that all relevant records and audit trails are maintained.
Provide guidance to program managers on audit matters.
Perform data extraction and prepare various reports for management review.
Carry out supervision mission to partner countries to verify expenditure and audit figures.
Carry out any other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Position in Organization:

Description of assignment title: Finance Associate
Host entity: UNEP
Assignment country: Kenya
Type: Onsite
Expected start date: 27/05/2024
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Sustainable Development Goal: 12. Responsible consumption and production
Number of assignments: 1
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Expert
Duty stations: Nairobi

Qualification:

Master degree or equivalent in finance, accounting or a related field.

Required experience

15 years of experience in finance, budgeting, and accounting is required. Business Administration at an International Level or other relevant programmes; experience with over 15 years’ experience is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain.
Sound security awareness.
Have affinity with or interest in UNEP’s mandate, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

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