Deadline: 16 August 2017
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Budget Analyst in Mogadishu, Somalia. The duration of this post is 1 year.
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.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Budget Analyst will perform the following-
- Monitoring and advice to the Project Management Office (PMO) on the financial status of projects and programmes (including pending and approved budgets; contributions confirmed but not yet available for expenditure; contributions available for expenditure and contributions already expended).
- Review requisitions for goods and services certify availability of the funding and ensure correct charging to the relevant account code.
- Coordination of the preparation of the Somalia Mine Action Programme budgets, regular analysis and reporting on the budget approvals and the delivery situation; monitoring of expenditures against budget allotments and reporting on variances.
- Provide guidance on budget issues.
- Timely corrective actions on misallocations of Purchase Orders not receipted in 1 UNOPS.
- Timely response to UNOPS HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
- Continually monitor termination of Purchase Orders no longer needed in all projects.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of the Somalia Mine Action Programme financial accounts preparation of financial records, statements and reports as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Secondary Education (High school) with 6 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
- 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing Finance and budget advisory services and managing staff and operational systems.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2013 and newer versions) and advance knowledge in spreadsheet and database packages desired.
- Fluency in English (writing, reading and speaking) is required.
- Fluency in Somali (writing, reading and speaking) is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
