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SENIOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Brăila

  • Organization: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Location: Brăila
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
    • Banking and Finance
    • Field Operations Coordination - Administration
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Senior Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing a range of administrative management support activities to the UNESCO National Office in Brasilia, Brazil. S/he reports directly to the Director of Office with overall guidance from the Bureau of Financial Management.

On matters of financial internal control in their capacity as certifying officer, the incumbent will have a functional reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer. S/he will receive policy guidance/ instructions from relevant sectors within UNESCO on the areas of Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Security and Office Administration. S/he will be assisted in the discharge of her/his duties by the Bureau for Financial Management. In the Field Office, s/he advises and supports the Director of Office or the designate on finance and administration, budget, human resources management, premises-related and security matters within the Office.

EDUCATION

  • An advanced university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. A first-level university degree in a relevant field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience with a focus on administration, finance and/or accounting, of which at least 4 years acquired at the international level.
  • Experience in managing projects.
  • Experience in leading and supervising staff and teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of institutional UNESCO mandates in the Region.
  • Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under her/his supervision.
  • Ability to solve routine and non-routine issues in the field of Human Resources, Finance and Budget.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and use tact and diplomacy.
  • Service-oriented and team builder.
  • Ability to establish, maintain and enhance good working relationships with external and internal partners in a multicultural environment.
  • Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and teams.
  • Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results.
  • Discretion and maturity of judgement.
  • Good IT skills. Knowledge of ERP and the financial, HR or administrative management tools.

LANGUAGES

  • Excellent/very good knowledge of English and fair knowledge of French.

EDUCATION

  • Professionally recognized Accountancy Certification.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with international organisations or United Nations agencies.
  • Field experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Experience in the use of SAP.
  • Extensive knowledge of UN Rules, Regulations and administrative procédures.
  • Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.
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