Background Information: UNOPS

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. 

1. Background Information: 

UNOPS Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  UNOPS AFCO activities currently cover a range of sectors, including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services at all times, in all places, and in all circumstances in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.
 

Project Information

In November 2023, ADB approved the Verification of Claims and Expenditures Project (VCEP) to conduct a verification of outstanding claims from contractors, consultants, suppliers and project management offices for the works and services completed in Afghanistan under ADB-financed and administered projects prior to 15 August 2021. UNOPS is the executing agency for VCEP. 

The main objective of VCEP is to verify claims from contractors, consultants and suppliers for works and services completed prior to 15 August 2021 under different types of contracts, including civil works, supply of goods and consulting services in Afghanistan. VCEP also includes a verification of advances provided to contractors, consultants and suppliers and eligible expenditures incurred by the project management offices prior to 15 August 2021 under ADB-financed and administered projects.

 Background Information - Job-specific

Job-Specific Information

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Senior Officer (International), the Finance Assistant supports the provision of financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Finance Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Implementation of operational strategies and procedures

• Financial and administrative support

• Knowledge building and sharing

1.       Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of verification processes and records with UNOPS/donor/project policies, strategies and guidelines.

 2.       Provides financial and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and pending liabilities and reports; payment execution.

• Review and processing of financial documentation (claims, supporting documents, invoices, etc.) and maintaining management information system by ensuring that transactions are correctly recorded and reported;.

• Provision of information for reports on status, procedures, discrepancies. etc.

• Follow-up with relevant parties for information relating to processes and any discrepancies.

• Assist in preparation of correspondence and reports in accordance with the set procedures.

• Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.

• Maintenance of the proper filing system for records and documents.

3.         Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Participation in the Finance-focused trainings

• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results: 

The key results have an impact on the overall execution of the UNOPS financial services.  Accurate data entry and presentation of financial information and a client-oriented approach enhances UNOPS’ capability to effectively and efficiently manage financial resources.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

3. Qualifications and Experience

a.  Education

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent. Specialized training in finance is desirable.                     

b. Work Experience 

• 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

c.  Languages

• Fluency in written and oral English and the language of the duty station is required.  Knowledge of the second UN working language is desirable.

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=30666