National Operations Clerk

Contract

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

The Programme, which operates based on a pooled funding arrangement, follows a multisector programme-based approach and is implemented using an area-based methodology. It is a unifying interventions framework funded by 13 international partners. UN RPP is looking for 2 (two) UNV Operations Clerks to provide technical support to the Programme’s Operations Unit.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of RPP Field Operations Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Operations Clerk will:

• Provide day-to-day financial management and financial operations support to the programme in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); • Assist in preparation and monitoring of programme and operational budgets, and maintaining of necessary budgetary controls and records; • Prepare payment requests to UNDP GSSU in accordance with the approved project budget and respond to GSSU queries in relations with the submitted requests; • Prepare payment requests at CO Ukraine Finance sharepoint to initiate bank payment of Atlas vouchers; • Keep track of the status of payment requests and vouchers at RPP Finance voucher tracker file; • Assist in preparation of accurate financial reports and forecasts, including monthly and quarterly disbursement reports (if such reports are required) and financial reports for donors; • Assist in monitoring of expenditures; • Assist in preparation of accurate budget revisions; • Support RPP Operations in verification and validation of the accuracy of invoices & payment requests for local purchases. Provide help in the review and obtaining additional documents (if necessary) and ensure that all the paperwork is complete and acknowledgment of receipt is signed by the authorized person; • To be able to provide written unofficial translations of documents related to the field of assignment from/into English/Ukrainian/Russian. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism • Teamwork • Integrity • Commitment to continuous learning • Respect for diversity • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility

professional work experience at the national and/or international level in procurement/finance/administration.

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

UNDP can offer flexible work arrangements for this UN Volunteer' position.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer (Specialist, Step 2)

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 976 equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Medical and life insurance: 1. Medical insurance: National UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) are covered by a medical insurance scheme for the duration of the assignment to cover medical treatment costs incurred during the assignment. This includes permanent disability insurance. 2. Post Service Medical Coverage: Health insurance of national UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) extends one month after the last day of the national UN Volunteer Contract date to assist with reintegration into national healthcare schemes after their service is completed. 3. Life Insurance: National UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the assignment. In the event that a national UN Volunteer dies during the UNV assignment, the designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive the life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: 1. Annual leave: National UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of assignment. However, a national UN Volunteer can at no point during the UNV assignment accrue more than 30 days of annual leave. 2. Certified Sick Leave: Sick Leave which is certified by a qualified medical physician is charged to the national UN Volunteer’s balance of certified Sick Leave days. The maximum balance of certified Sick Leave days for the respective Contract is calculated on the basis of 2.5 working days per month of the Contract duration and can be used at any point in the assignment. 3. Uncertified Sick Leave: Uncertified Sick Leave is leave that is not validated by a certificate from a qualified medical physician. National UN Volunteers on more than 6-month contracts may be absent on the basis of uncertified Sick Leave up to a maximum of 7 working days. For contracts duration of less than 6-months, UN Volunteers are eligible to 4 working days.