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Finance Senior Associate

Yangon

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-7, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Myanmar

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater Mekong sub-region. UNOPS provides procurement, infrastructure and project management services to a wide range of organisations in the country, including the Government of Myanmar, international development partners, other UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs. UNOPS plays a critical role in ensuring that the quality of services provided to its partners meets stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Background Information - Job-specific

Access to Health Fund

The Access to Health Fund aims to improve Health outcomes for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar. The Fund works with the Ministry of Health and Sports, Ethnic Health Organizations, national and international NGOs, the United Nations, and other partners to increase people’s access to health-services (maternal, newborn and child health, combating HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria) and to strengthen health systems.

The Access to Health Fund is currently supported by four donors - the United Kingdom, Sweden, the United States, and Switzerland. Its Board includes these four Donors and the Ministry of Health and Sports. The new engagement for a contribution from Takeda, Japanese private sector entity, is initiated and expected to be signed early 2021.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Finance Specialist - Performance Management and Reporting (PMO), and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Office Specialist - Finance Senior Associate is responsible for the smooth operation of Financial Management of Access to Health Fund which will contribute directly to the overall project performance of the programme.

The Finance Senior Associate will broadly carry out the following tasks and maintains the financial management of projects and promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach.


1. Administration and implementation of operational and financial management strategies

  • Ensure administration and implementation in UNOPS operational strategies and systems are followed at fund level;

  • Full compliance with processes and procedures for budget and financial reporting in line with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and best practice in Fund Management;

  • Support to facilitate efficient financial management and enhance financial reporting through the system.

2. Assurance and Financial Reporting

  • Support to prepare financial reports of the project to ensure timely and accurate submission to donors in accordance with the established procedures.

  • Coordination for the audit of implementing partners (IP), in close collaboration with PMO, Grants management and Programme.

  • Draft UNOPS responses to IP audit recommendations  in close collaboration with PMO, Grants management and Programme.

  • Review the status of IP audit recommendations and ensure addressed through close coordination between the Contracts team, Programme team and the IPs.

3.  Accounting and administrative support 

  • Draft audit report sharing letters for Fund Director signature, and distribute to the IPs.

  • Coordinate closely with the Support team to ensure assets lists are maintained and updated correctly on time. 

  • Liaise closely with the Programme, Procurement, Support and Contracts teams on cash forecasting for MMOC monthly submission.

4. Ensures Knowledge building and knowledge sharing 

  • Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel and partners on Finance and audit related topics.

  • Contribute to Financial management knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in financial management.

  • Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

  • Ensure that documents and relevant correspondence are well organised and maintained in the share-drive.  


The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Financial Management, Treasury Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field with one year of relevant experience; OR
  • First-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Secondary school diploma with 7 years of relevant experience is required

Experience

  • Relevant professional-level experience in accounting or budgeting, financial management is required.
  • Knowledge of UNOPS financial rules and regulations is an asset.
  • Experience in Financial Auditing is preferred.
  • Experience with G Suite is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of ERP and using financial management electronic systems is desired.

Language

  • Full knowledge of English and Myanmar language is essential.


Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type:          Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) Contract level:         LICA 7/ ICS 7
Contract duration:   Ongoing


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  

This is Local position and only Myanmar nationals are eligible to apply.

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • 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.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
  • 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.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.


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