Application Deadline: Application Deadline May 31, 2022

Business Development Officer B2C Sales Manager HR & Admin Executive

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly sales targets split per target prospective clients for each product for monitoring and review with the line manager.
Ensure the stretch wrap sales targets are achieved as per the budget numbers and forecast aligned with the overall company budget and forecast numbers.
Plan and execute structured customer visits to ensure pitching for new business as per the projected pipeline sales with clear objectives and progress reports.
To facilitate onboarding of new clients and provide continuous support throughout the process to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Customer Relationship Management by managing and developing alliances with the existing customer base within the assigned markets to enhance the achievement of sales and profitability objectives.
Planning and developing Export markets within the region for our business portfolio
Monitoring and reporting of market trends and conditions, competitor activities, products, prices, and developments. Prepare and provide relevant reports and information based on the two to guide management decision making.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely weekly / monthly / quarterly sales reports to the manager to facilitate a comprehensive sales performance review and proper planning for the various segments.
Participate and represent the company at trade exhibitions, events, and promotions to attract new customers, promote our brand and enhance customers’ awareness of the company’s product range.
Implement a collection plan geared towards ensuring collection targets are achieved and cash flow levels are maximized. Ensure the territory AR is at zero (100% collection)
Conduct periodic product training for both existing and potential customers to enhance both our brand awareness and product knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, Sales and Marketing or any relevant field
Advanced Diploma in sales and marketing or a professional certification in sales and marketing as an added advantage
Membership in a professional body.
A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role in manufacturing/FMCG
Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze economic environments and business opportunities in a systematic and detailed manner
Knowledge of changing market forces and corporate sales.
Commercial awareness.
Export knowledge in B2B business
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop effective partnerships and work in a diverse team
Effective time management and organizational skills with demonstrated reliability in meeting deadlines and commitments
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Remain engaged, proactive, and open to new methods and ways of thinking
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-moving competitive environment
Ability to cope with pressure
Personal ownership and accountability
Energized, positive, passionate, and confident.
Flexible – Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must have a car with a minimum of 1200cc.

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bonface@amplusinternational.com

October 29, 2024
Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building Manager Partnerships Coordinator

Responsibilities:
Strategy Development:

Develop the HDBP country sector strategy and ensure it is updated at all times.
Provide constant political and economic analysis of the national context as related to the HDBP sector
In co-ordination with the DRC HoP and Regional HDBP technical coordinators on Peacebuilding, support the development of related HDBP cross border initiatives into neighbouring countries.
Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all HDBP-relevant strategic planning documents in broad consultation with all staff.
As an E-SMT member, ensure regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans. Follow-up on the action plan and report against its indicators.
Align and integrate HDBP activities along other DRC Protection work.
Support the Country Director by inputting into the Government Engagement Plan and supporting linkages with relevant government ministries/departments in line with the HDBP strategy
Support the Head of Programs in harmonizing programme approaches and HDBP delivery across the country program workstreams and governance levels

Management, Coordination and monitoring:

Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of HDBP projects within the DRC Kenya programme.
Ensure high quality project implementation for HDBP Sector and DRC joint projects in accordance with donor and DRC regulations as well as in line with agreed indicators, budgets, and work plans.
Support and technical supervision of HDBP project staff. This includes coaching, ensuring co-ordination between Area managers, recruiting and development of HDP staff.
Provide appropriate and timely technical feedback to HDBP staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals.
Identify with HDBP staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
Serve as a member of the country Extended Senior Management Team.
Develop and monitor an annual HDBP workplan and budget implementation at country level
Work together with the Head of Programs and other program Teams to produce an annual county level workplan to ensure vertical integration of all HDBP interventions and strategies in all implementation areas.
Work together with the MERL Unit to develop and monitor log frame indicators, intervention logic and a theory of change for the HDBP sector.

Programme development:

Develop and expand the HDBP components of the DRC Kenya programme.
Lead in proposal development for HDBP sector.
Lead in fundraising efforts for HDBP components
Support the Country Director in representation for HDBP related forums.
Be a driving force in terms of developing HDBP projects within the DRC Kenya programme objectives.

Finance, administration and safety:

Responsible for HDBP budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place.
Responsible for ensuring that HDBP Country staff adherence to security procedures, monitoring the development in the security situation, developing contingency plans etc.

Reporting:

Ensure all reports related to the HDBP sector are compiled, quality checked and submitted on time to the donors in close consultation with the area teams, MERL Unit and the grants team.
Contribute to the quarterly, annual and other project reports as required
Review technical content of downstream partner reports to ensure high quality technical reporting
Contribute to programme deliverables as they relate to the relevant HDBP workstreams.

Representation/Liaison:

Using delegated authority from the CD, and in close coordination with the DRC HoP, represent HDP’s work in Kenya towards local government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and selected local co-ordination forums.
Be the point of contact for collaborating with national partners under HDBP sector
Provide overall technical management of the delivery of collaboration and national partner activities by providing technical assistance and attending activities to ensure set objectives are achieved

Fundraising & Accountability:

Actively identify and respond to relevant funding opportunities. The funding environment in Kenya is challenging and will require significant focus and capacity.
Lead proposal development to maintain and expand HDP’s portfolio in Kenya and on borderlands.
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of HDP’s activities.

Experience and technical competencies:

Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing Kenyan landscape (including cross border dynamics) as relates to politic, conflict, peace and security.
Demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge on Conflict Sensitive Development, security governance and related fields in a management capacity.
Minimum of five years working experience with International NGOs or operational UN agencies, including at least two years’ experience of community-level conflict sensitive programming.
Proven experience in project management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including team building and management by example.
Demonstrable ability to think strategically, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
Demonstrated ability to mobilise resources and expand programmes
Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for project proposals, reports, and communications; Swahili skills is an added advantage.

Education:

University Degree, preferably Master’s, in Conflict Resolution, International Relations or another relevant field.

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October 29, 2024
General Workers Procurement Clerk Spanish Language Speaking Call Center Accounts Clerk

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the working areas neat and clean.
Personally, make health and safety a priority ensuring you comply with all health, safety instructions, comply with the policies, procedures of the Company and Work in a safe and orderly manner.
General work that will be assigned by the immediate supervisors in various sections in the plant(work instructions and training will be given during posting)

Qualifications and Experience

KCSE with 1-2 years Technical courses or related
1-2 years of experience – Must have worked in a busy environment
Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)

Required competencies

Must be organized and punctual.
Well-presented and professional.
Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tim
Strong multitasking skills
Great interpersonal skills

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recruit@flexi-personnel.com

October 29, 2024
Security Sales Executive

We are recruiting for a client who is a leading firm in security management solutions within Nairobi.
Responsibilities

Meeting with clients virtually or through sales visits.
Demonstrating and presenting products.
Establishing new business.
Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
Participating in sales team meetings.
Contacting potential and existing customers on the phone, by email, and in person.

Qualifications

Experience in a security firm within the sales department is an added advantage.
Proof of meeting targets.
Excellent customer service skills.
Great communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@peoplelink.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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jobs@peoplelink.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Customer Service Officer Bancassurance Officer

Key Responsibilities;

Utilize the unit’s budget prudently and within set standards.
Direct potential leads for conversion through Business development function.
Close follow-up of customer feedback, in order to maintain contact, retain and pitch for repeat business and cross selling of other financial solution offerings.
Responsible to make use of available resources and channels to reach out and create awareness of our product offering.
Drive customer experience Index.
Facilitate customer satisfaction survey to gauge satisfaction levels.
Conform to the spirit of the customer service charter and an active role to appraise and review on a continuous basis.
Constantlydevelop self in areas of job-knowhow skills, knowledge and right on-job attitude.
Continuous learning and keeping abreast on the organization’s strategic direction,

Culture and Values.

Prepare accurate and reliable periodical reports that appraises the individual performance.
Administrative support roles.

Qualifications

Relevant degree from a recognized university.
A certification in PR & communication is Key.
Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Prior experience in digital marketing is advantageous
1 years’ experience in a similar or related working environment is advantageous.

Desired Qualities

Ability to handle and resolve customer requests and queries.
Presentable, discreet and with good interpersonal and communication skills.

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Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a cover letter that must include their current and expected remuneration, not later than 31st May,2022 to jobs@kkvl.co.ke quoting the job title on the subject line. All job applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications which do not meet the above qualifications will not be considered.

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October 29, 2024
Risk Officer – Information Security

Job Description
The Information Security Officer (ISO) will partner the Digital and Data team within Old Mutual Limited (OML) on information security risk management and cybersecurity expertise in support of the team’s strategic priorities. The ISO will be embedded within the team to perform system risk assessments on digital initiatives and provide guidance on policies, standards, processes and best practices. The ISO will also champion the identification, analysis and treatment of risks in the function, including managing risks identified by other assurance providers. The ISO will be required to work with the Digital squads (project teams), service providers, the Technology and Security teams, and assurance providers in the execution of their duties. The ISO will also be expected to establish and run a community of practice for risk management on Digital projects across OML. The candidate is expected to bring practical Information security experience that will contribute to the efficient delivery of key business initiatives in a secure manner that meets best practice and Old Mutual Information Security polices and standards. The candidate is expected to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of the project delivery teams. The successful candidate will have strong digital risk, compliance or audit experience and a solid technical background.
Key Result Areas

Participate in, and provide information security subject matter input into, planning and review sessions and any other key engagements
Perform system risk assessments for all solutions being delivered and facilitate the reporting of findings, formulation and logging of management actions, and tracking and reporting of remediation efforts
Work closely with architects, functional area specialists and security staff to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout all IT systems and platforms to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, and to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide training and awareness to facilitate the embedment of secure coding standards, tools and processes within the development teams
Execute processes and work packages to identify, analyse, evaluate, articulate, remediate, review and communicate digital risks (opportunities and threat)
Act as the primary interface between the Digital and Data team and the office of the CISO
Identify security testing requirements and facilitate the necessary security tests for all identified changes
Manage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained
Instill confidence across the Digital and Data function that information security risks are identified and mitigated

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance or a tertiary (3-year) qualification in a related field
Any of the following certifications, in good standing, will be an added advantage: CRISC, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP or CCSP
Experience with cybersecurity frameworks such an NIST or ISO
Five or more years’ relevant industry experience in an IT risk management or security role.
Experience within the Insurance and /or financial services sector is advantageous
Knowledge of IT risk management principles and practices
Solid understanding and good working knowledge of SAFe and Agile software development
Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics process automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to decompose high level information into finer detail
Proven ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
Experience influencing and directing the actions of team members not directly under one’s line management responsibilities
Ability to build and maintain relationships

Competencies

Customer First
Innovation
Strategic
Leading with Influence
Collaboration
Execution
Personal Mastery

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oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

October 29, 2024
Sales Representative

Introduction
The job holder will be responsible managing and servicing existing outlets while prospecting and developing new accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue
Specification

Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in the assigned territory in order to achieve the territory given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
Achieve product availability targets for the assigned territory through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.
Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.
Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in business a business related course.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sales within a similar environment.
Membership in a professional body would be an added advantage.
Must possess a clean and valid driving license.
Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

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kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

October 29, 2024
Programme Manager – Feminist Opportunities Now (FON)

JOB PURPOSE
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF is a worldwide movement of national organizations, referred to as Member Associations, working with and for communities and individuals. The IPPF Secretariat comprises of a London Office and six Regional Offices. The IPPF Africa Regional Office (IPPFARO) is one of the leading providers of quality SRH services in Sub-Saharan Africa and a leading SRHR advocacy voice across the continent. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the overarching goal of IPPFARO is to increase access to SRHR services to the most vulnerable youth, men, and women in sub-Saharan Africa. To reach this goal, IPPFAR works with local civil-society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic commissions (RECs), the Pan-African Parliament, the United Nations, among others, to expand political and financial commitments to SRHR in Africa. IPPF ARO tackles the continent’s growing SRH challenges through a network of Member Associations (MAs), strategic partners and volunteers in 40 countries. For more information, please read our 2021 profile (in English and French) here. IPPFARO, in consortium with Médecins du Monde (headquartered in Paris, France), CREA (headquartered in New Delhi, India), the International Federation on Human Rights (headquartered in Paris, France), and Empow’Her (headquartered in Paris, France) will be leading the delivery of a new project entitled Feminist Opportunities Now (FON), to build the capacity of women’s movements, via sub-grants to feminist organizations, with a particular effort to reaching small, often non-registered, feminist organizations to address and respond to gender-based violence. The project is developed based on an ecological model, using a multi-disciplinary gender-transformative approaches and in addition to direct sub-granting, will also provide longer-term mentorship and support to support feminist organizations in their overall development, with trainings specifically tailored to their needs. FON will also uniquely support these organizations to identify other sources of funding; the project also includes a research-action component that will help understand how these approaches can be scaled-up and made sustainable as well as knowledge sharing and communication components. To implement this project, IPPFAR wants to put in place a talented, dynamic and diverse team with broad experience in implementing gender-transformative / SRHR programmes, strong financial management skills, proven contract management experience and the ability to deliver on donor requirements. To this effect, the IPPFAR is looking for a Programme Manager who will be responsible for leading and delivering this project. This role is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate excellent programme management and coordination skills and experience, particularly with regards to ensuring programme quality, financial management, risk management, and donor compliance. The appropriate candidate will also bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to travel international
KEY TASKS
The Programme Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:

Programme management, budget management, partnership management, and in summary, the overall implementation of the programme to ensure the achievement of the programme goals, objectives and to ensure the overall impact/outcomes are achieved, in line with the project objectives, and are perfectly aligned and in absolute compliance with the donor requirements.
To ensure effective and efficient management of the overall programme, in line with global bestpractice and standards, which includes developing appropriate technical, operational, and financial guides/policies, documents and workplans and budget formats which will allow for efficient tracking of project progress through monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
To establish and maintain systems for managing project operations: • Develop a detailed implementation plan (DIP), annual and monthly project action plans and ensure the project is delivered according to the plan, donor requirements and P&IQP project cycle and annual cycle; • Prepare detailed project budget and continuous monitoring of expenditures throughout the project period; • Strategically identify risks and risk mitigation actions to ensure successful project implementation; • Monitor the progress of the project, actual vs. planned (objectives, activities and expenditures), through analysing relevant data systematically collected over the lifetime of the project.
To provide oversight, coaching, technical support and leadership to regional project management staff, ensuring they are guided, supported and apply appropriate project implementation strategies and approaches to achieve project outcomes as indicated in the project documents.
To set-up a strong and efficient grants management structure in line with donor contract and responsible for implementation of the funding cycles including adequate oversight of implementing organisations taking a risk management and compliance approach to grant management implementation.
To coordinate with Programmes team, technical lead, advocacy, and resource mobilization team to ensure effective collaboration in project operations and reporting.
To maintain effective and constructive relationships with consortium partners, key stakeholders, and the donors both in country and at the headquarters in Paris. This will include timely response to donor queries, maintaining impactful relations with the donor headquartered/Paris and in-country with the French Embassies/AFD and coordinate their field visits.
To align the project implementation with IPPFAR’s principles of safeguarding of children and young people and gender trans-formative approach.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: A master’s degree in public health, financial management, social sciences, public policy, communications and/or other related fields
WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of solid experience in multi-country/regional programme management. A strong track-record in SRHR programming is an advantage.
LANGUAGES: English and French are the working languages of the IPPFARO. For this post fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.
SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills – articulate and diplomatic. Ability to interact with diverse groups; Excellent written communication skills; Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarise and simplify complex information; Strong influencing skills; Sound research skills; Good understanding of
development issues and fundraising; Excellent project management, time management and organisational skills to meet multiple deadlines; Good IT skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; Flexible – team player.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Awareness of and sensitivity to the multi-cultural environment in which IPPFAR operates; Sensitivity to and understanding of SRHR issues
Willing to work outside standard office hours as required
Willing to travel internationally – about 45 days a year.

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africa.ippf.org

October 29, 2024
Recruitment and Selection Officer

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RECRUITMENT

Drafting advertisements for open calls for applications to publicise vacancies externally, in coordination with the publishing agency.
Managing publications and job offers on the various communication channels.
Follow up calls for applications to ensure their quality.
Take part in active recruiting activities.

SELECTION
HQ

Adapting the tool for each selection process so that all processes are conducted professionally, bearing in mind the specificity of each (process evolution form, CV/interview assessment form, interview script, vacancy follow-up form, etc.).
Making a long list by analysing and scoring CVs received and classified, or, for decentralised processes run by a consultancy, receiving and scoring reports of the shortlisted candidates to present to line managers.
Activating shortlisted candidate references and internal candidate appraisals.
Taking part in the interview and following stages, at the request of the line manager.

Field

Filtering candidates who have sent in their CV via SAP or who are part of a process, in accordance with the criteria set down.
Giving tests, screening and telephone or face-to-face interviews to candidates who are accepted.
Taking part in the Assessment Centre, as an observer or administrator, in Spain and in the rest of the world.
Activating references and managing candidate feedback.
Introduce the validated candidates to their respective pool managers.

MANAGEMENT

Closing calls for applications and selection processes for HQ and field.
Performing the necessary SAP management:

OTHERS

Involvement in unit planning, as requested.
Drafting compliance reports and reporting.
Participate in trainings, ex. hr part of the PPD.
Participate in the selection process revision and development/ improvement.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Experience in selecting and recruiting.
Fluent French and English, Spanish is a plus.
Experience in the humanitarian sector. Ideally field experience with MSF.
Use of IT tools and Web 2.0 software (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.).
Knowledge of the ERP-SAP system is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Cross-cultural Awareness
Behavioural Flexibility
Stress Management
Analytical Thinking
Results and Quality Orientation
Service Orientation
Planning and Organising
Teamwork and Cooperation

Others

Availability to travel to the various recruitment areas around the world.

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October 29, 2024
Finance Associate Operations Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities
Implement financial strategies, and adapt processes and procedures in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

Perform duties in full compliance with UN Women financial regulations and rules, policies and standard operating procedures, including internal controls;
Keep abreast of and ensure full compliance with amendments to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Review and verify financial transactions, activities, and documentation; taking corrective actions as needed and reporting any unusual activities;
Monitor financial exceptions reports for unusual activities or transaction, investigate anomalies and report to the supervisor conclusions and/or present recommendations for actions/decisions;
Collect, verify and present information and data for use in the planning of financial resources and the formulation of the Regional Office (RO) programme work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements and execution modalities;
Monitor the proper functioning of the financial resources management system for office and programmatic budgets and resources;
Review with Budget owners and Project Managers, in line with Month-end Closure Checklist, the Project Delivery Status Reports and investigate any overspend;
Respond to instructions from the Finance Specialist in relation to financial transactions. Undertake timely corrective actions as requested by Finance Section to resolve financial data issues or provide information;
Participate as a member of the Regional office team in the internal and external audits of the Regional Office or Country Offices in the region
Follow-up on audit recommendations to monitor implementation of corrective actions;
Actively promote a client-oriented finance service to Regional office and Country offices.

Provide finance support in the administration of RO budgets, in full compliance of UN Women rules, regulations, policies, and recording and reporting systems

Prepare budget revisions according to the needs of the RO;
Track the appropriate and timely use of financial resources;
Prepare cost recovery documents or bills for the services provided by UN Women to other programmes or organizations;
Create projects in Atlas, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds
Ensure the maintenance of the control mechanism for development projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications and budgetary status;
Undertake corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions and unapproved vouchers. Frequently review and investigate payment vouchers which are in error; and respond to RO requests to resolve financial data issues;
Prepare VAT reimbursements with adequate documentation support, as necessary;
Input data in Atlas and monitor status. Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely action and/or decisions;
Assist Project Managers with budget re-phrasal as required.

Provide finance support to the Programme and Operations teams

Review accounts receivables for UN Women projects and follow-up with project managers and finance section at regional office and/or headquarters on contributions, deposits creation in Atlas and their application to AR pending items;
Prepare PO and non-PO vouchers for development projects;
Prepare General Ledger journal entries (GLJEs) from proper supporting documents authorized by the budget owners and project managers;
Review transactions in Atlas, ensure payroll, travel claims, MPOs, and other entitlements are processed;
Monitor the setup of budgets in ATLAS to ensure they are in accordance with budgets agreed with donors and are input into ATLAS at the detailed Activity ID level;
Monitor each month over-expenditure of budgets and follow up with Budget Owner;
Monitor regularly transactions posted to projects ensuring actual expenditure has been recorded against correct budget category and activity, take timely corrective actions as required;
Maintain proper follow up of advances to implementing partners, review their financial reports together with project managers;
Monitor the financial status and under the guidance of the RO Finance Specialist implement control mechanisms for management/development projects;
Monitor and proper follow up of all the financial items in Month-end and Year-end closure instructions status and under the guidance of the RO Finance Specialist , take correction actions as required;
Keep stakeholders and clients informed for timely actions/decisions and review status reports for quality control;
Provide information inputs to financial reports for Regional Office, HQ Finance and stakeholders;
Provide inputs and take necessary actions to facilitate timely financial project closure.

Provide administrative support to Resource Mobilization

Compile and process information from donors, CO, and programme team, as inputs to various databases and documents.
Prepare drafts for cost sharing agreements including conditions of contributions within resource mobilization efforts, adhering to standard agreements where possible. Follow up on contributions within the CO resource mobilization efforts.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Conduct training and/or helping organize training events and activities;
Collect and compile lessons learned and best practices in financial management and services. Disseminate to clients and stakeholders as appropriate to build capacity and knowledge;
Contribute to financial business operational practices and management innovations.
Supervise and guide staff and personnel under responsibility, as applicable, provide technical guidance and monitor performance to ensure delivery of results according to plans and standards of accountability and performance;
Undertake all trainings in relation to financial management provided, including webinars from headquarters.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely, complete and accurate financial transactions/activities/documentation
Timely and accurate advice on UN Women financial rules and regulations
Timely and regular monitoring of financial resources management system and timely expenditure of financial resources
Timely and accurate support to budget formulation and controlling allotments
Timely and accurate monitoring of internal expenditures control systems
Timely and quality financial support to programmes and programme team

Competencies
Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
Excellent knowledge and application skills of IT tools and understanding of management systems;
Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems;
Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions.

Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:

Completion of secondary education is required.
Specialized national or international certification in accounting and finance is an asset
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an asset
Successful completion of UN Women Accounting and Finance Test is required.

Experience:

At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Experience in the use of PeopleSoft ATLAS is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

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October 29, 2024