Budget Assistant

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Budget Offficer the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in reviewing Grant and Non-grant agreements including the preparation of internal checklist and submission the file for clearance;
• Assist in the awards management process including the review of donor agreements, grants agreement given to a third party and ensuring cost effectiveness of the budget breakdown and in compliance with WHO rules and regulations.
• Assist in performing award management functions i.e. AAR, ADR, AMR;
• Assist in reviewing Donor financial reports (FCFS, ICFS and FMR) before submition for endorsement;
• Assist in validating the Workplan funding requests for approval or rejection before processing;
• Exposure to all donor reporting and accounts receivable functions;
• Overview of the HR workplan management and funding gap report;
• Communication with the BCs and respond to their queries.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• University degree in commerce, finance, business administration or related field would be an asset.

Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark:

• Five years experience in applying administrative and financial procedures through progressive work in finance and accounting activities.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of French is desirable.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Administration and administrative assistance, Other finance, economics and administration related experience, Finance, accounting and audit Area of expertise details:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Knowledge and ability to operate ERP systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting principles, procedures, and practices
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Delivering quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities.
• Good analytical skills.

Driving license: No