Location:

Juba, South Sudan
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 weeks ago
Category:

Audit and Oversight, Evaluation
Deadline:

20/12/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to UNDP NEX advance rules, regulations, policies, and strategies; implement internal control frameworks and proper financial resource management, and in accordance with the Global Fund Budgeting Guidelines;
Oversee accounting control procedure followed by Sub-Recipients (SRs) to ensure transparent utilization of financial resources (NEX Advance) and accuracy of financial reports submitted to UNDP;
Provide SRs with financial monitoring guidelines and ensure compliance with UNDP accounts, reports, and documentation standards. Provide progress reports and financial information periodically to the Finance Specialist;
Provide strategic oversight and practical management and guidance to ensure the grants’ operations in South Sudan are conducted in compliance with ethical practices, UNDP rules and regulations, Global Fund Budgeting Guidelines and other applicable policies;
Ensure funds are disbursed to SRs on schedule, adhering to procedures, timelines, and budget provisions;
Monitor accounting and financial activities to identify and mitigate possible violations including fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, attempted bribery, and as well as others;
Conduct routine Quality Assurance of financial management systems and oversee legal, contractual and financial compliance activities for the Global Fund grants in South Sudan;
Perform other related duties as included in the comprehensive TOR and as required;
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Qualification, Skill And Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A Certified Internal Auditor/Certified Public Accountant is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years (with Master´s Degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor´s Degree) of proven experience in handling/managing finance and operational quality assurance and compliance within the UN, national or international organizations is required.

Required skills:

Management of operational quality assurance and compliance for large-scale funding with multiple implementers including Government, UN Agencies, INGOs and CSOs is required;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Experience and strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements.

Desired skills:

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously is desired;
Working experience in finance or operational quality assurance and compliance of the Global Fund programme or similar large-scale health programmes is an asset.

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