JOB DESCRIPTION

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Finance Associate , Treasury Operations reports to Associate Finance Officer – Treasury.

Responsibilities

• Assists in bank transfer payments for local and international banks in multiple currencies through written requests from Accounts payable for both staff and vendors, reviews and submits for processing and approval of bank payments, including electronic fund transfers, host to host, checks, cash bank letters etc.; maintains banking templates and records for international vendors and international staff payroll in online banking system.
• Supports her/his supervisor in being the custodian of Head Quarters Amman cash imprest, in accordance with the rules and regulations, distributes cash and check payments to beneficiaries, reports on daily basis, replenishes imprest funds, reconciles with SAP system on a daily basis; is responsible for visiting banks to submit memos, letters, instructions, cash withdrawals and time deposits etc. on periodical basis; assists in preparing cash receipts voucher for imprest funds and ensures the cash/checks are deposited in the banks on regular basis.
• Assists in maintaining records of cash position of current accounts and reports to his/her supervisors for funding purposes, assists in the field office cash requirement as relates to cash management on a weekly basis, raises transfer vouchers covering movement of funds, and checks outstanding items on bank statements.
• Assists her/his supervisor in preparing and uploading the payrolls for International Staff and HQA Area Staff, , Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Individual Service Provider (ISP) and daily paid on receiving the payroll report from Accounts Payable and submits for review before submission to banks, and distribution of checks to beneficiaries after encashment from the bank.
• Supports in receiving donation claims from Accounts Division, reviews for correctness, prepares the draft letter for donor submission and submits for payment review; updates the relevant fund registers, maintains documents electronically and physical copies, and prepares adhoc reports.
• Reviews bank reconciliation with the Accounts Division staff to ensure that bank balances recorded on the daily cash position report reflect the Agency”s true liquidity position and prepares vouchers to adjust for the differences which include interests and charges.
• Responds to staff members, suppliers and contractors’ queries regarding their claims, invoices, entitlements, and outstanding balances, and monitors queries sent by international banks for compliance matters in consultation with supervisor.
• Prepares payments tracking report to track payments timeline on periodical basis.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply. Functional competencies:

• ​​Relating and Networking​
• ​​Applying Technical Expertise​
• ​​Analyzing​
• ​​Following Instructions and Procedures​
• ​​Coping with Pressure and Setbacks​

Education

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, finance, business administration or related discipline.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years’ experience in finance department of a governmental, international or large commercial organization with an emphasis on cash management and disbursements, online banking, and experience in currency conversion and multicurrency disbursements and receipts is required. Are you a registered Palestine refugee? If yes, please provide your Ration Card Number. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application is required. Do you have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother)? If yes, please provide full name(s) and relationship is required. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application. Please explain below. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIArabicUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III

Assessment

Shortlisted candidates will sit for technical test and competency-based interviews.

Special Notice

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need.” Grade and Salary: Grade 12 Monthly basic salary JD 780.00. Other benefits: Other benefits include a monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits:

• 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service.
• 14 weeks of Maternity Leave.
• 2 weeks paternity leave. This vacancy notice is open to INTERNAL and EXTERNAL CANDIDATES. Only candidates residing in Amman, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
• The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.
• The incumbent may be required to work outside normal duty hours and on call basis. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA”s online e-recruitment system Inspira will be considered, and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Given the large pool of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Applicants applying for positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions including Arabic will not be considered. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reasons of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.