Welfare Assisant (Finance(

Result of Service Defined as indicated on the above duties and responsibilities

Work Location Mogadishu

Expected duration This position is for three months

Duties and Responsibilities Review the applicable DOS Standard Operating Procedures on Welfare and Recreation and propose measures for incorporation of financial aspects into the operations of the UN Somalia welfare funding provisions. - In consultation with Life Support Section, review the concession with the PX contractor and propose measures for improved utilization beyond current performance levels. - Review the current contributions from catering and PX concessions including accuracy of recording of revenues and timing of receipts of 2.5% concession to the staff welfare funds. - In collaboration with the with the Treasurer of the Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee, develop processes to ensure that welfare funds including budget allocations, funds generated from concessions and welfare activities are managed in accordance with sound financial management principles, UN Financial Regulations and Rules and Mission guidelines. - Review the current financial arrangements including the processing of payments and recording in the books and propose an efficient enterprise resource management tprogramme for the automation of the current manual recording of transactions. - Review the annual financial records and books of accounts and develop and propose effective system which can capture and periodic reporting on financial activities. - Conduct an assessment of the current database management of communications, memos,financial documents and propose a repository and access limits for each welfare official. - Develop a system for recouping of expenditure from staff welfare funds on the weekly Mogadishu farmers’ market and other initiatives. - Work closely with Welfare Officers, Welfare Chairman and Sub-Committee Members to provide technical support and advice, as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills Competency: Professionalism -Show pride in work and achievements - Demonstrate professional competence - Be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitment

Planning and Organizing -Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies - Identify priority activities and adjust as required - Allocate appropriate time and resources for completing work

Client Orientation -Consider all “clients” and seek their point of view - Establish and maintain productive partnerships - Identify clients’ needs and provide solutions Academic Qualifications: Diploma/Certificate and experience in Management and Administration. A minor degree or Training Certificates in Accounting, Social Sciences and Humanities is an advantage. Experience: Six (6) years of experience, at least two of which must be working in a multi-cultural setting. Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is required

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.