Finance Associate

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

This position will be based within the GEF Chemicals and Waste Team, Industry and Economy Division, UNEP office based in Gigiri, Nairobi. This position will be supervised under the Programme Budget Officer within the GEF team. The GEF helps developing countries and those with economies in transition to meet the agreed incremental costs of measures designed to achieve global environmental benefits in six focal areas: biological diversity, climate change, international waters, ozone layer depletion, land degradation and chemicals and waste. As part of its duties, the GEF Chemicals and Waste Unit is in charge of supervising a portfolio of ongoing projects, developing new projects to be submitted to the GEF and assist countries to close finished projects.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: . •Scrutinize documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of requests in line with applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations. •Review, analysis and preparation of project budgets and the revisions •Prepare supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to GEF submissions and UEP programme of work. •Preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyze variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. •Verify accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data. •Review cash advance requests and upon certification by the fund management officer, prepare payments for final disbursement by UNON. •Review incoming expenditure reports and upon certification by the fund management officer, input in relevant databases/systems. •Monitor the status of various financial databases. •Collect relevant information and documentation related to specific audit assignments; calculate, compute and verify data. •Ensure that accurate and complete accounting; reporting and internal control systems are functioning. • Assist fund management officers regarding queries on budget, payment and deposit related issues and draft related correspondence. •Maintain updated files and archives as required. •Prepare project completion and closing revisions including all supporting documents. •Ensure that all relevant records and audit trails are maintained. •Provide guidance to program managers on audit matters. •Perform data extraction and prepare various reports for management review. •Carry out supervision mission to partner countries to verify expenditure and audit figures. •Carry out any other related duties and responsibilities as required.

•Accountability •Adaptability and flexibility •Commitment to continuous learning •Integrity •Judgement and decision-making •Planning and organizing •Professionalism •Self-management •Respect for diversity

finance, budgeting, and accounting is required. Business Administration at an International Level or other relevant programmes; experience with over 15 years’ experience is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. •Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. •Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain. •Sound security awareness. •Have affinity with or interest in UNEP’s mandate, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO).

Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and banking services and educational facilities are readily available. The city is widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up-country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN HABITAT and UNEP.

The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate society the UNV would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing security conditions at the place of assignment is modest. The topographic and climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical climate.

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