Overview

Support operations and compliance for UNFPA in Afghanistan's humanitarian response.

You have:

• Advanced degree from accredited university in business administration, accounting, finance, law or a related field.
• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in operations, including in finance and procurement, especially in humanitarian settings.
• Thorough knowledge of the UN rules and regulations, especially financial and procurement rules and regulations.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Initiative; strong conceptual abilities; sound judgment; strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA; and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 102,568 USD and 134,304 USD.

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FAST-TRACK; TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT:

Closing date: 5 November 2021 [5:00 pm New York time]

Duration: 364 days

Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan

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The Position:

The Operations and Compliance Specialist post is located in the UNFPA Afghanistan Country Office. The incumbent works under the supervision of the International Operations Manager, and in close coordination. The Operations and Compliance Specialist provides support to the Country Office operations related to finance and procurement and backstops the International Operations Managers during his/her absence.

Job Purpose:

In a complex operating environment, you will play a vital role in supporting the Country Office operations to deliver UNFPA’s Afghanistan humanitarian response to ensure that the health and protection needs of women and girls are met. As a member of the operations team, you will support the country office to address the higher risk level related to financial transactions and increased complexity of procurement.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree from accredited university in business administration, accounting, finance, law or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in operations, including in finance and procurement, especially in humanitarian settings. • Thorough knowledge of the UN rules and regulations, especially financial and procurement rules and regulations. • Strong writing and oral communication skills; • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; • Initiative; strong conceptual abilities; sound judgment; strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA; and dedication to the principles of the United Nations. • Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.

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