National Post: GS5 Admin/Finance Assistant- San José- Costa Rica

Overview

Support UNFPA's administrative, finance, and procurement processes

You have:

• High School Diploma in Business Administration and additional Accounting studies is a plus
• 5 years financial and administrative experience in the public or private sector
• 2 years of experience in administrative processes in the UN System
• Proficiency in use of spreadsheets, word processing and computerized accounting systems
• Experience in Atlas/PeopleSoft is desirable
• Good writing and communication skills
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish
• Knowledge of English is desirable

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 1,922 USD.

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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

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