National Post: GS5 Admin/Finance Assistant- San José- Costa Rica
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 1,665 USD.
Salary for a G-5 contract in San Jose
The salary of a G-5 depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 869,167 CRC (~1,665 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about G-5 contracts.In support of UNFPA’s strategic direction at the national level, contribute to
building country’s office capacity and ensuring effective and efficient application of
its resources through support in the following activities:
● Administration
● Finance
● Procurement
The Administrative/Finance Assistant position is located in the Costa Rica Country
Office (CO). Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative/Finance
Associate, the Administrative Assistant provides quality services in areas of
Administration, Finance and Procurement in compliance with the relevant rules,
guidelines, processes and procedures. She/He takes a client-oriented, results-
focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, and
provides support and guidance to the CO.
Our ideal candidate has: Education: High School Diploma in Business Administration and additional Accounting studies is a plus. Knowledge and Experience: 5 years financial and administrative experience in the public or private sector; 2 years of experience in administrative processes in the UN System, including interpretation of financial rules, regulations and procedures; Proficiency in use of spreadsheets, word processing and computerized accounting systems; experience in Atlas/PeopleSoft is desirable Good writing and communication skills; Languages: Fluency in oral and written Spanish. Knowledge of English is desirable