Budget Assistant

Manage budgets and financial operations for effective program implementation.

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Overview

Manage budgets and financial operations for effective program implementation.

You have:

  • Diploma de fin des études secondaires ou une formation technique équivalente en comptabilité, budget ou finances.
  • 5 ans d'expérience de travail dans le domaine des finances, des budgets et/ou des activités comptables.
  • Expert knowledge of French is essential.
  • Intermediate knowledge of English is desirable.
  • Very good knowledge of Oracle or similar applications (ERP) is required.
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,143 USD.

Salary for a G-5 contract in Bujumbura

The salary of a G-5 depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 3,409,250 BIF (~1,143 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Les Country Management Support Unit (CSU) ont ete mis en place dans la structure organisationnelle pour fournir un soutien aux cadres et au personnel afin qu'ils assument pleinement leurs responsabilites dans l'environnement GSM et pour assurer la conformite avec les politiques organisationnelles, procedures, regles et reglements sur toutes les questions administratives, financieres et d'operations dans le cadre du systeme de planification des ressources d'entreprise (ERP).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Sous la supervision generale et la direction du Charge des Operations, le titulaire s'acquitte des fonctions suivantes :BUDGET•Entrer / mettre a jour les plans de travail, y compris les couts prevus dans le GSM;•Initier la mise en œuvre des plans de RH, identifier et integrer des postes dans les plans de RH, mettre a jour les parametres de poste et soumettre pour approbation;•Initier la cartographie des postes a la tache et les prix;•Completer les demandes de AAR, ADR, \\- WF, \\-AB, •Accroitre ou reviser les demandes de financement du plan de travail;•Developper / reviser les budgets de subventions;•Suivre les depenses par rapport aux budgets de subventions, le financement de projets, des distributions de prix et les allocations de PB;•Identifier et traiter les revisions necessaires aux depenses, les budgets d'attribution et de financement du projet;•Suivre et reviser les couts du personnel des postes occupes et vacants;•Suivre les annulations de charges en ce qui concerne les frais de deplacement et l'achat de biens et de services (referer aux instructions de comptabilite 45);•Effectuer des analyses du budgetaires et prendre des mesures correctives en effectuant des ajustements necessaires ; •Produire des rapports budgetaires trimestriels et annuels;•Construire et tenir a jour de maniere correct les archives liees au Budget.FINANCES•Effectuer les paiements conformement aux instructions de paiements approuves et envoyees par GSC ;•Effectuer les reconciliations bancaires de maniere journaliere ;•Monitorer le flux de depenses mensuelles et initier les approvisionnements des comptes a temps ; •Maintenir une gestion correcte, rigoureuse et transparente de la petite caisse du Bureau ;•Effectuer les clotures d'Imprest au plus tard le 10 de chaque mois et de preference avant ;•Effectuer les rapports de FCFS ;•Effectuer les ExBa ;•Effectuer la journalisation des DFC et des DIs ;•Construire et tenir a jour de maniere correct les archives liees au Budget ;•Assurer l'interim du Poste de AA/Finances du Bureau en cas d'absences (pour conges, permission ou maladie) ;Activites de realisation comprennent: des resultats et produits de haute qualite et en temps opportun pour appuyer la realisation des objectifs de l'unite, et de permettre la mise en œuvre efficace du programme dans la region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Diplome de fin des etudes secondaires ou une formation technique equivalente ou formation commerciale avec une specialisation en comptabilite, budget ou les finances. Desirable: Diplome ou qualification de l'enseignement superieur en comptabilite ou finance sera un atout.

Experience

Essential: 5 ans d'experience de travail dans le domaine des finances, des budgets et/ou des activites comptables. Desirable: Experience au sein des Nations Unies ou autres organisations internationales ou multinationales seraun atout.

Skills

Capacite a planifier, organiser, coordonner et mettre en place des intrants provenant de plusieurs sources pour exprimer des idees de facon claire et concise.Production des rapports d'analyses financieres, a l'aide des logiciels appropries ; d'interpreter les regles financieres et des reglements Conception et realisation des taches avec peu de supervision Tres bonnes connaissances de l'application Oracle ou des applications similaires (ERP); Bonne maitrise des politiques et pratiques de l'OMS, en l'occurrence les principes de gestion et leur application au sein de l'OMS ; Bonne capacite a agir independamment et a juger les faits ; Tres bonne aptitude organisationnelle et d'analyse, combinee avec des competences en communication orale et ecrite ;Savoir creer et maintenir des relations de travail saines avec des personnes de nationalites et de cultures differentes

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at BIF 40,911,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

  • A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

  • According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

  • The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

  • The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

  • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

  • WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

  • The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

  • Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a budget under strict deadlines? This assesses your ability to handle financial responsibilities and work efficiently under pressure. Provide a specific example showing your strategic planning and decision-making skills.
How do you maintain accuracy in financial reporting? The interviewer is looking for your attention to detail and methods for ensuring data integrity. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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