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Finance Assistant
UNV Youth
Closing
date: November 18, 2021
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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.
leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by
inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality
of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison
and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of
excellence.
Context
This position will be based within the GEF Team, Economy Division, UNEP
office based in Gigiri Nairobi. This position will be supervised under the Fund
Management Officer within the GEF team. The key functions are performed under a
broad partnership with multiple sectors at the national and devolved units
which requires individual flexibility and adaptation skills.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer, the UN
Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Provide
support with regard to the review, analysis and preparation of the project
budgets and the revisions. - Prepare
supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to GEF
submissions and UNEP Programme of Work. - Assist in
preparing contractual documents for Executing Agencies. - Monitor
expenditures and compare with approved budgets; prepare adjustments as
necessary. - Assist in
preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget
performance reports, analyse variances between approved budgets and actual
expenditures. - Monitor
integrity of various financial databases. - Verify
accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data. - Periodic
reconciliation of accounts. - Review
cash advance requests and upon certification by the fund management
officer prepare payments for final disbursement by cashier. - Review
incoming expenditure reports and upon certification by the fund management
officer input in relevant databases/systems. - Notify
payees on status of payments. - 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. - Perform
other related duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Eligibility criteria:
- Age: 18-26
- Candidate must be a national or legal resident of
the country of assignment.
Apply on the UN
Platform: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1675224962263296
Communications Associate
Closing
date: November 19, 2021
The Communications Associate is normally supervised by a Communication
Officer or other position as decided by the senior management in the area of
responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance.
The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with an
oversight from the supervisor. S/he keeps frequent contacts with staff at
various levels in the office and occasionally with staff at the same level in
other duty stations and/or Headquarters; with media, local suppliers, NGO,
implementing partners, embassies and UN agencies.
The Communications Associates, depending on the organizational structure
and location, may also be required to provide support in executing a range of
communications activities in the fields of news and media relations, multimedia
content production, social media engagement, video production, Goodwill
Ambassadors and other influencers, public outreach and campaigns, fundraising,
analytics and brand. The incumbents may also be required to help strengthen
coordination and editorial planning in the area of responsibility, support
advocacy, awareness-raising and digital fundraising efforts as well as
strengthening analytics to inform the social media strategies and work plans.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as
reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated
authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the
UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative
Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff
members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent
with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and
UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
1. Duties
- Support
the implementation of communications strategies for countries, situations
and special projects within the area of responsibility; help identify
thematic priorities and target audiences to meet UNHCR’s global, regional
and country-level communications objectives of leading the narrative,
generating empathy and mobilizing action for forcibly displaced and
stateless people. - Monitor
news and popular trends to insert UNHCR’s messaging into ongoing
conversations; identify key moments for proactive communications. - Help forge
strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations who can help
produce and promote UNHCR content, activities and messaging as well as
provide research insights to improve communications; promote the work of
engaged businesses and civil society actors. - Support
the development of news-driven and authoritative content to lead the narrative
on forced displacement and show UNHCR’s impact (e.g. interviews, press
releases, flagship reports, speeches), create emotive storytelling to
generate empathy (e.g. stories, multimedia content) and mobilize action by
signposting concrete steps people can take to help refugees (e.g. digital
diplomacy, action-driven campaigns, fundraising). - Help
ensure that content created reaches maximum impact by supporting the
development of strategies for distribution from the outset, boosting the
visibility of out content on relevant UNHCR channels and placing it on
external channels. - Help
monitor the implementation of communications projects and adjust
accordingly. - Assist in
research, preparation, editing and production of professional media and
communications materials for target audiences and ensure their timely
dissemination via UNHCR’s communications channels, ensuring highest
quality standards. - Continually
maintain and upgrade communications skills, keeping abreast of emerging
platforms and tools, and systematically reviewing media impact results and
other measurement tools for learning purposes. - May be
required to assist in implementation of campaigns, events and other
initiatives in support of UNHCR’s strategic objectives, including its need
for a leading share of voice on refugee and related matters. - May be
required to undertake missions and field trips with media and other
official visitors in support of UNHCR and its work. - Perform
other related duties as required.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Journalism, Social Sciences, Humanities or related fields
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications.
Excellent drafting skills.
Desirable
Experience implementing communications strategies. Professional writing and
editing skills. Experience working on advocacy campaigns.
Functional Skills
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
CO-International Media Contacts
CO-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout &
graphics)
ER-Digital channels including social media, website, mobile, email and
online advertising
CO-Video production for digital platforms (including news organizations)
CO-Web publishing and content management
CO-Editing
CO-Digital content production
Language Requirements
*For General Service jobs: Knowledge
of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.*
How to Apply
External candidates are
requested to submit their applications through the UNHCR website. Instructions
are provided on www.unhcr.org – Employment – Career opportunities – General Service and
National Professional categories.
Country Fund Portfolio Specialist
Closing
date: November 10, 2021
Background Information – Job specific
The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund is a UNOPS Trust Fund committed to saving
lives and improving the well being of people by improving access to sanitation,
hygiene and menstrual health hygiene. The Fund will invest in country led
programmes to accelerate progress and sustainable impact toward the achievement
of SDG 6.2.
The Fund will maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of international
development assistance and national investment. Staff at the Fund manage grants
and other financial modalities, coordinate with partners,support countries,
monitor and evaluate results, report on progress, manage donor relations and
raise funds.
At the core of the new architecture is a country funding model designed to
be an efficient and effective mechanism that can operate at scale and deliver
impact and supported by a suite of policies that define how funding is to be
invested. The SHF uses development and impact innovative finance mechanisms,
including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding
and the long term sustainability of its programs.
The SHF is looking for mission-oriented, collaborative, open minded and
flexible candidates who are passionate about global development.
Role of the Country Fund Portfolio Specialist
Reporting to the Country Fund Portfolio Manager, the Country Fund Portfolio
Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of SHF’s funding
application and programme cycle, including allocation and implementation
oversight in the portfolio of assigned countries.
The Country Fund Portfolio Specialist delivers timely integrated, proactive
support, identifies risk and elevates where necessary, to secure countries’
access to, and effective/efficient use of, SHF resources to achieve tangible
results.
Functional responsibilities
Funding application
Within the portfolio of assigned countries:
- Coordinate
the compilation and analysis of complex data and qualitative information
as required to support eligibility and prioritisation determinations per
the SHF policy. - Draft
relevant communications to countries, for example regarding eligibility
status, allocation, and transition. - Prepare
materials required (including managing appropriate translations) for SHF eligible
countries to submit clear applications in line with SHF strategy and
policies. - Manage
timely responses to questions submitted by applicants regarding the
funding process by liaising as needed across SHFteams. - Ensure the
timely compilation of all materials, including the SHF eligibility list
for publication on the SHF website. - Ensure
relevant sections of the SHF website are up to date with the most current
information for stakeholders on all aspects of the SHF funding processes. - Prepare
relevant communications to national governments regarding co-financing and
leveraging requirements. - Monitor
and provide solutions for resolving SHF funding/co-financing issues
arising on a country-by-country basis, escalating where required. - Track
co-financing requirements for clear and transparent documentation. - Responsible
for risk identification, manage through implementation of the SHF risk
register(s) and manage or elevate appropriately. - Prepare
and maintain country records, status and progress trackers, including for
audit but also for decision making purposes. 2. Support to Independent
Review Team (IRT) - Act as the
focal point for preparing documentation required for IRT review processes
for countries within the assigned portfolio, including applicant
materials. - Lead on t
documentation of IRT funding recommendations related to countries within
the assigned portfolio. 3.
Grant management
Within the portfolio of assigned countries:
- Provide
technical advice with the delivery of all SHF pre-financing activities in
eligible countries leading to the development of high quality investment
cases and bankable projects. - Facilitate,
coordinate and support all steps of the SHF funding process for grants and
other types of investments (application, funding decision, disbursement,
monitoring, renewal). - Coordinate
and ensure the development of high quality and country-specific grant
documents. - Deliver
efficient and proactive coordination of all SHF processes with a country,
including clear and comprehensive communications consistent with SHF
strategy and policies. - Review and
analyse key documentation from countries or partners; ensuring compliance
with policies, requirements, agreed timelines, formats and quality
standards. - Manage
systems for maintaining organized documentation of all country
correspondence. - Work in
collaboration with the Finance Unit to advise on disbursements to SHF
recipients. - Knowledge
management, partnerships and innovation - Act as the
focal point for capturing feedback and ensuring that lessons learned
across countries, technical partners and other teams inform updated
application materials. - T
Represent SHF in dialogue with relevant finance and development partners
in the region, including the African Development Bank, financing
organizations and UN agencies, for the purpose of gathering intelligence
and establishing partnerships. - Manage the
development and introduction of innovation to ensure SHF is continually
incorporating best practice approaches.
This position is expected to travel frequently around the region and
occasionally outside the region.
a. Education
- Advanced
university degree preferably in Business Administration, Public
Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or other
relevant field is required. - A
bachelor’s degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant
experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.**b.
Experience** - Minimum of
five years of progressively responsible investment structuring/fund
management experience is required. - Experience
of managing government and donor relations and investor engagement while
working for an international organization or related experience is
required. - Experience
in grant management is required. - Prior
experience in supporting or managing the implementation of multi-donor
supported projects would be a strong asset.
c. Language **
- Full
working knowledge of English is essential. - Knowledge
of another official UNOPS language, particularly French, is an asset
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level:
International Individual Contractor Agreement Level 2 – ICS10
Contract duration:
Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability
of funds and satisfactory performance.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this
link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Should the preferred candidate be a national of the country where the
position is based, a LICA contract at the same level could be applicable.
How to Apply
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22815&utm_source=Jobweb#4
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