Associate Finance and Administrative Officer Vacancy at UNESCO in France

UNESCO is offering a job opportunity as an Associate Finance and Administrative Officer in Paris, France.

1. General Accountabilities: Assist the Operations Management Officer on all administration, budget, financial, human resources and office management.
2. Budget Accountabilities: Assist supervisor, Heads of unit, Chiefs of section and Directors/ADGs of the Sectors/Bureaux in budget preparation (C/5 documents and related work plans, extra budgetary programmes and related project documents) and provide all relevant information required.
3. Financial Accountabilities: Ensure that the financial resources and expenditures are fully and properly accounted for and that internal control systems are adequate and functioning.
4. Human Resources Accountabilities: Assist personnel in assigned Sectors/Bureaux on Staff related matters – such as initiating of post related actions, extension and conversion of appointments, recruitment, review the revised Job Descriptions if required, monitor leave records and performance status of assigned Sectors/Bureaux staff – in accordance with UNESCO Rules and Regulations and ensure timely follow-up.
5. Logistics Accountabilities: Ensure that the assets of the organization are safe guarded.
6. Safety and Security Accountabilities: Collaborate with the Headquaters Security Services on all security-related issues.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related discipline. A first-level of university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advances university degree. 

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in administration, finance, accounting or closely related areas. At least 1 year of experience acquired at the international level.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
• Ability to solve routine and non-routine issues in the field of Human Resources, finance and budget.
• Ability to provide quality and timely support and services Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships with external and internal partners.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and teams.
• Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results.
• Good IT skills, Knowledge of ERP and financial, human resources or administrative management tools.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of either English or French and good working knowledge of the other language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Professionally recognized Accountancy Certification

Work Experience:

• Experience in international organizations or United Nations agencies.
• Experience working in the field.
• Experience in supervising and leading teams

Skills/Competencies:

• Experience in the use of SAP.
• Knowledge of UN Rules, Regulations and administrative procedures.
• Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN system. 

Languages: Knowledge of another official UNESCO language would be an asset

About UNESCO:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris. Founded in 1945. Its declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter. UNESCO pursues its objectives through five major programs: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information.

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