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(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
Title: National Finance Officer
Grade: NOB
Duration: 1 year contract (renewable)
Duty station: WFP-Bissau
Closing date of application: 28 January 2011 at 13h30.
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Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the National Finance Officer will be responsible
for the following duties:
for the following duties:
Accountabilities:
· Advise and support the Finance Officer on financial and administrative matters;
· Ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
· Ensure transparent and efficient utilization of WFP’s financial resources;
· Provide regular and ad-hoc financial information to Country Director or Finance
Officer to support informed financial decision-making;
Officer to support informed financial decision-making;
· Participate in preparing the budget implementation, monitoring and act as
Certifying Officer of the Country Office;
Certifying Officer of the Country Office;
· Monitor and advise the Country Director or Finance Officer on the financial status
of projects and programmes (including pending and approved budgets; contributions confirmed
but not yet available for expenditure; contributions available for expenditure and contributions
already expended);
of projects and programmes (including pending and approved budgets; contributions confirmed
but not yet available for expenditure; contributions available for expenditure and contributions
already expended);
· Propose, develop and implement financial policies and procedures;
· Set up proper accounting procedures and systems, internal controls to ensure that proper
monitoring mechanism are in place; Identify weaknesses and address them immediately;
monitoring mechanism are in place; Identify weaknesses and address them immediately;
· Ensure that bank reconciliations for WFP accounts are regularly performed and regularly
reviewed by designated officials;
reviewed by designated officials;
· Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorisations and supported by
legitimate and sufficient documentation;
legitimate and sufficient documentation;
· Ensure proper maintenance of vendor accounts and timely clearance of outstanding
advances and other receivables;
advances and other receivables;
· Coordinate financial closure for entrusted imprest accounts;
· Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
· Ensure efficient local banking arrangements and compliance with local financial and banking
regulations;
regulations;
· Implement WFP official systems in the office;
· Ensure integrity and consistency of data in WFP financial and accounting systems;
· Contribute to preparedness actions such as early warning,risk anlysis and contingency planning
and make the necessary recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report
on any actions taken.
and make the necessary recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report
on any actions taken.
* Draft correspondence and internal procedural directives relating to budgetary and financial matters;
• Supervise Administration , Human Resources, Procurement (NFI) and IT activities and staff.
· Perform other related duties as required including human resources and administration
management functions.
management functions.
II. Qualifications:
Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent in finance, business administration,
accounting, or related field) or university degree with experience and advanced training/courses in one or more of
the following disciplines: accounting, public administration, business administration or other related areas; or membership
in a recognised professional accountancy body.
accounting, or related field) or university degree with experience and advanced training/courses in one or more of
the following disciplines: accounting, public administration, business administration or other related areas; or membership
in a recognised professional accountancy body.
Experience: At least 3 years postgraduate, progressively responsible, job related experience in finance.
Knowledge: Training and /or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheets,
and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies,
rules, regulations and procedures governing human resources administration.
and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies,
rules, regulations and procedures governing human resources administration.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in French or English. Fluency in Portuguese
is desirable too.
is desirable too.
Other Desirable Skills: Hands on experience in UN or NGO financial environments; knowledge of
financial software.
financial software.
Ability to work in a multi cultural environment
Applicant should submit a detailed CV by filling UN Personal History Form (P.11) available in WFP Office
Bissau with covering application letter in sealed envelope or sent to email: wfp.bissau@wfp.org. Please
indicate title of the post and the reference GNB/HR/VA/13/2010 on the envelope or on the subject of email.
Bissau with covering application letter in sealed envelope or sent to email: wfp.bissau@wfp.org. Please
indicate title of the post and the reference GNB/HR/VA/13/2010 on the envelope or on the subject of email.
Bissau Address: Attention HR Unit/ World Food Programme, Praca Titina Sila, Bissau, Republique Guinee Bissau.
Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration
