Jobs in Nigeria, Naijahotjobs: UNOPS

Showing posts with label UNOPS. Show all posts

Quality Assurance Advisor - Finance at UNOPS

<BODY readability="0">Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.The Global Fund does not have a country-level presence outside of its central Secretariat. Instead, it hires third party Local Fund Agents (LFAs) to oversee, verify and report on grant performance. LFAs are selected through a competitive bidding process. UNOPS serves as Local Fund Agent (LFA) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia.The Global Fund typically engages one LFA  in each country where its grant funds are disbursed. The LFA provides access to local knowledge that is relevant to grant performance.  The Global Fund adheres to the principles of performance-based funding in making disbursement decisions. The aim is to ensure that investments are made only where funding is managed and spent effectively on programs that achieve impact in fighting the relevant diseases.The LFA is a crucial part of the Global Fund’s system of oversight and risk management. Its principal role is to provide informed and independent professional advice about the capacity of fund/grant recipients to manage the implementation of activities funded by grant funds (including the recipient’s  capacity to oversee implementation of activities by implementing parties), to make recommendations concerning periodic disbursement of grant funds, to review grant performance when a grant is being considered for renewal, and to provide the donor on an on-going basis with relevant information on issues or risks which might affect grant performance.The LFA is expected to have an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of relevant diseases (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria), how they are prevented, transmitted and treated, and their impact on a specific country. The LFA team assesses the recipients’ institutional, program management, financial management, procurement and supply management capacities and systems to ensure that those are appropriate for implementation of donor grant programs. The LFA team also determines whether the recipient has adequate infrastructure and information systems to support grant implementation, including the monitoring of performance of  implementing partners and outsourced entities in a timely and accountable manner. The Global Fund has  adopted an intensive risk management approach to services with enhanced effort toward in-depth verifications and reporting. The identification of financial and programmatic risks with ongoing updates shall be provided to the donor with special attention to the overall context of the relevant diseases and grant implementation in country.The Quality Assurance Advisor – Finance will be home based and report to the Team Leader & Quality Assurance Advisor for GFATM Activities, GPSO Geneva. The Quality Assurance Advisor-Finance,Will review selected financial LFA assignments conducted by UNOPS LFAs across the world   for quality  prior to submission to the Global Fund.Will provide both onsite as well as remote technical assistance on financial management aspects of GFATM deliverables to LFA country teams as and when called upon to do so.Will assist the Team Leader and Quality Assurance Advisor for GFATM activities in tracking deliverables against work plans agreed with GFATM for each LFA country Will act as the Senior Finance Specialist for specific countries and undertake Finance related reviews and other assignments as mandated in the country LFA workplans.In addition, he/ she deals with the client and other administrative/ coordination duties as assigned by supervisorCrucial to the provision of services as LFA is a knowledge management system to keep track of and disseminate information on Global Fund guidelines, templates, revisions thereof and other important new and changing requirements to the LFA work.Functional ResponsibilitiesBelow are some of the key functionalities.Review Disbursement Request/Financial Progress Updates and complete the LFA Progress Review and Recommendation for Ongoing Disbursement forms and provide Quality Assurance (QA) feedback to the Central Coordination Team (CCT) QA team Leader and to country Team Leaders (upon agreement with the CCT QA team leader);Timely and relevant review on the Principal Recipient’s completed Enhanced Financial Reporting format;Review various documents submitted by the LFA Country teams and Principal Recipients and provide independent opinion/analysis of the adequacy of Finance capacities for Global Fund grants;Follow data verification procedures and formats, conduct field visits and using the format given by Global Fund and UNOPS, provide independent opinion and analysis on the financial management by the PR;To conduct any other analysis requested by the UNOPS CCT QA Team Leader from time to time;Identify Finance weaknesses and make recommendations to LFA Country teams to be further recommended to the Global Fund for necessary follow up by the Principal Recipients;Upon request of the CCT QA team leader discuss with the LFA Country Team Leader any financial aspects to be reviewed and take action;Prepare mission reports on the format required by Global Fund and submit it to the Country TL and CCT QA Team Leader;Review selected financial LFA assignments conducted by UNOPS LFAs across the world   for quality  assurance prior to submission to TGF as per the request of UNOPS CCT QA team Leader. Undertake quality assurance of the LFA financial deliverables to be submitted to the donor, to ensure that these are in line with contemporary professional standards; Immediately raise all suspicious acts, transactions and activities and processes which may pose potential risks, misconduct, mismanagement, misuse and frauds by grant recipients and implementing partners to the attention of the UNOPS CCT;In conducting the above tasks, ensure that relevant Global Fund guidelines and policies are adhered to including the ones which are related to the finance functional area. The respective international guidelines shall be also consulted and followed.Provide both onsite as well as remote technical assistance on financial management aspects of Global Fund deliverables to LFA country teams as and when called upon to do so.Assist the Team Leader and Quality Assurance Advisor for Global Fund activities in tracking deliverables against work plans agreed with Global Fund for each LFA country Act as the Senior Finance Specialist for specified countries undertake Finance related reviews and other assignments as mandated in the country LFA workplans.Deals with the client and other administrative/ coordination duties as assigned by supervisor.Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesFinancial management experienceAuditing ExperienceManagement experience.Health sector experience.Decision making.Ability to analyse.Quality Assurance experiencesOrganizing and quality orientation.Communication skills.Client focus.Strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment;In-depth knowledge of issues relating to project financial management in developing countries;Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds;Strong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents.;Experience in carrying out quality assurance of financial assessment and review reportsExperience in financial accounting, with the ability to review and analyze accounting transactions;Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets;Experience with financial management systems, with the ability to review and assess internal controls and financial  processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement;Experience with reviewing financial statements (including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets and cash reconciliation statements);Experience with reviewing and interpretation of audit reports;Experience with grants management, fund management, cash management, financial management / analysis / reporting, asset management, planning and reviewing and project financial control;Familiarity with government practices and best practices in international Finance management is essential.Be well versed with the fiduciary oversight of international development projects in the health sector with specific insights into risk management and value for money conceptsMust be skilled in at least one of the following technical areas: financial management, health program management, procurement and supply chain management, and monitoring and evaluation;Experience with larger donors in the area of health is an advantage;Education A master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or relevant finance discipline is required:OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of additional relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a master's degree. CertificationsInternationally recognized professional accounting/ auditing qualification (e.g. Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant Certification, Chartered Financial Analyst or Fédération des Experts-Comptables Européens etc) is required.ExperienceFive (5) years of post graduate/professional certification financial management, accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in developing countries, with(i)                strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment;(ii)              an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to project management in developing countries;(iii)             strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; andstrong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents.Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required.  Working knowledge of other UN languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is desirable.Contract type, level and duration Contract type:  Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: International, Level 2 (ICS10) Contract duration: Full time initially until 31 December 2014, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: <a href="http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx">http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx</A>Additional ConsiderationsPlease note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.  Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS<a href="https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=5015" target="_blank"><img alt="Apply Now" border="0" height="43" src="/apply.png" width="114"></A>

Quality Assurance Advisor - Finance at UNOPS

Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and oth...

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

UNOPs Job Vacancy for Finance officer in Nigeria

<a href="file:///C:/Program%20Files/CartyStudios%20Corporation/Auto%20Blogging%20Software%20-%20WebMagnates.org/data/Jobs%20in%20Nigeria,%20Nairaland/jobstoday/UNOPS.jpg" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/download/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/UNOPS.jpg']);"></A>UNOPS in Nigeria has the following portfolios: The Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative and the ECOWAS Agricultural information System. Partners include; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS); state governments and private companies. <a name="more"></A>UNOPS Nigeria Office seeks experienced individuals to provide support to UNOPS project management activities and therefore wishes to appoint an eligible candidate for the following position: Job Title: Finance Officer Ref: VA/2013/B5302/2121 Location: Abuja, Nigeria  ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Office, the Finance Officer analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues; he/she ensures effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services. The Finance Officer promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations. The Finance Officer works in close collaboration with the programme, support units, and project teams in the Nigeria Office, UNOPS HQ and Regional Office staff officials ensuring successful delivery of financial services.Review and advise appropriateness of operational transactions including processes, interpreting and determining applicable polices rules, and regulations in the area of Finance as well as other interrelated areas such as Project Management, Procurement, and HR;Review and advise validity of charges and availability of funds for each project/portfolio as well as the Project Centre’s Administrative Budget;Manage ATLAS Bank Accounts and disbursement of funds, including petty cash and operational advances;·Liaise with the local bank and monitor services provided;Supervise preparation and approve vouchers ensuring completeness of supporting documentation, accuracy, and correctness of account codes, perform the function of Verifying Officer;Supervise the processing of monthly payroll and fee payments of national and international personnel;Supervise the preparation of bank reconciliation reports, analyze discrepancies and take corrective action as necessary;Supervise monthly account closure including verification and certification of end of month reports, forecast expenditure for the following month’s activities and request replenishments;Coordinate with project managers, Support Practices and/or Regional Office/HQ to verify, correct, and improve quality of financial activities through significant contribution to the development of new corporate systems and tools as well as policies and procedures;Coordinate and support other relevant units/parties in the organization in processes of receipt of contributions, payments, data reconciliation, maintenance of vendor’s database, Year-End Closure exercise, client reporting, internal and/or external audit activities;Implement oversight mechanisms to ensure day to day transactions are in line with the internal control framework of the organization and serve as focal point for audit activities;Conduct training on financial related topics to increase capacity level in the area of Financial Management for Finance team, other sub units like Procurement, Logistics and HR in addition to project management community and senior management.Ensure all appropriate billing actions for services provided are taken expeditiously, within appropriate procedures, and in close coordination with other field-based projects and Regional Office;Coordinate and communicate with internal and external clients on areas requiring verification, correction, and clarification to improve quality of outputs and increase knowledge base and level of capacity in the different processes.Collect and consolidate monthly expenditures schedules, the quarterly, and the year-end statements to Senior Management, Regional Office, and HQ;Provide support and advice to Project Managers during development of new business proposals; also while extracting financial information from project agreements and the set-up of necessary accounts in line with existing policies and procedures;Gather and share information for preparation of project budgets revisions;Review, monitor and advise Project Managers, Programme Managers, on necessary adjustments of project expenditures against approved budgets.Produce Monthly reports of expenditures and Quarterly Progress Reports to project managers/external clients;Ensure the management of the Unit and provide direct support and advice to the Head of Office/Programme Manager, and a wide base of clients including Project Managers and other Support Units;Under the guidance of the Head of Office, research and analyze solutions to complex financial matters as well as those of cross functional nature through collaboration with different units/practices;Performs any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office RequirementsIntegrityProfessionalismRespect for DiversityCommunications skillsTeamwork skillsClient orientationTechnological awarenessCreativity and innovationCommitment to continuous learningPlanning and OrganizingResults orientation QualificationsAdvanced university degree in finance, business administration, economics, public administration or other related field.4 years minimum progressively professional experience in financial management or related field is required.LanguagesProficiency in English is required, knowledge of another UN Language would be an asset.A first level university degree in finance, business administration, economics, public administration or other related field in combination with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced degree.CertificationsProfessional Certification with ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, a significant asset.Experience How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: <a href="https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=2121" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/out/gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=2121']);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to apply</A> Application Deadline 12th April, 2013. You can follow any responses to this entry through the <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/finance-jobs-in-nigeria/unops-job-vacancy-for-finance-officer-in-nigeria/feed/">RSS 2.0</A> feed. You can <a href="about:blank#respond">leave a response</A>, or <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/finance-jobs-in-nigeria/unops-job-vacancy-for-finance-officer-in-nigeria/trackback/" rel="trackback">trackback</A> from your own site.

UNOPs Job Vacancy for Finance officer in Nigeria

UNOPS in Nigeria has the following portfolios: The Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative and the ECOWAS Agricultural i...

Saturday, April 13, 2013

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Recruiting Training & workshop Coordination Consultant

Posted on Tue 16th Nov, 2010 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)<img alt="Share/Bookmark" border="0" height="24" src="/sharesave25624.png" width="256"> <img alt="United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Recruiting Training & workshop Coordination Consultant" border="1" height="73" src="/un.jpg" width="80"> United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is supporting a World Bank funded project, The Human Resources Development in the Energy (Oil &. Gas) Sector. It focuses on capacity-building through training of the management and technical staff of PHCN in Nigeria. The project seeks applications from Suitably qualified candidates to fill the position as described below:Post Title: Training & workshop Coordination ConsultantVacancy Code: UNOPS/2010/ AFO/NGOA/001 Duty Station: Abuja, NigeriaBackgroung In Nigeria, UNOPS Country Programme is supporting the implementation of the twinning programme in the Oil and Gas Sector which aims at strengthening the training and capacity building support to relevant Government Institution(s) and targeted companies to upgrade their knowledge and be exposed to best practices in other countries with similar energy context as Nigeria. The programme, supported through the World Bank funding, will be implemented with selected participants from the power companies/institutions and be exposed to best practices experience in the field of Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. In addition to the twinning programme, series of in-country knowledge sharing  workshops would be organized to increase the pool of expertise to manage the various segments under which training was provided to the selected participants. The workshop would allow the participants who have completed the training show case a project/work plan for deploying their gained experience and lesson learnt within the scope of their individual responsibilities within their companies. In its drive to implement this project, UNOPS wishes to recruit a Training & Workshop Consultant that will provide strategic and tactical direction in all areas of training and the organization of workshop(s) in the related areas as may be necessary. This position is responsible for the planning, organization, coordination and monitoring of the in country workshops with NAPTIN and other relevance institutions in the power sector.Duties and Responsibilities The Training and Workshop consultant under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator will support and provide programmatic inputs to the training and related workshops activities. Specifically, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: Follow up on the progress of the roll out of the training and workshop(s) activities and in collaboration with other relevant UNOPS staff; provide timely and relevant information to the relevant institutions on the project as may be required;In consultation with relevant Institutions, produce a strategic orientation document on the training communications and workshop(s) programmes;Organize, coordinate and manage workshop activities, including development of workshop materials and agenda in consultation with workshop facilitators and relevant institutions;Ensure performance planning, monitoring and appraisal of the effectiveness of the Workshop including submission of situational reports;Communication with the relevant government institution in the sector to ensure a coherent response to the implementation of training and workshop activities;Facilitate workshop activities, including preparation of regular situational reports on the workshop programme;Identify performance matrix, plan and conduct evaluation of workshop(s) effectiveness and action plans from the participants to address areas of opportunity;Prepare and submit reports on observations, issues arising, and recommendations from attended training and workshop programmes;Perform any other tasks assigned to her/him by the programme coordinator.Required Selection Criterion Competencies Advanced university degree in social sciences, combined with experience in participatory communication, participatory research, training and impact evaluation.At least 2 years in a corporate technical learning function in a management capacity.Track record of at least three relevant assignments (trainings or workshop consultancy and advisory services) as a reliable expert/consultant in the field of capacity building is essential;Experience conducting needs assessments and organizational surveys;Ability to build credibility at all levels within the organization;Previous experience in preparation of and delivery of training/workshops in the related fields;Excellent analytical, communication and facilitation skills as well as writing experience;Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with government officials and other programme partners;Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media;Proven ability to work as part of a team;Knowledge in the Energy and power sector will be an added advantageExcellent knowledge of English language is essential. Application Deadline 18th November, 2010 Submission of Applications Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, evidence of experience of having worked on similar activities, and an updated United Nations Personal History Form P 11.) English Version, to: ng.registry@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email. Additional Considerations Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly advised to apply. UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post. For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please the UNOPS website at www.unops.org Tags: United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS, Training & workshop Coordination Consultant,

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Recruiting Training & workshop Coordination Consultant

Posted on Tue 16th Nov, 2010 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is supporting a W...

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Jobs in Nigeria, Naijahotjobs

Quality Assurance Advisor - Finance at UNOPS

UNOPs Job Vacancy for Finance officer in Nigeria

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Recruiting Training & workshop Coordination Consultant

Popular Posts

Blog Archive