Country: Somalia
Closing date: 14 Dec 2016
Under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative in Somalia, the technical guidance of the Polio Administrative Officer, the Polio technical officer(s) of WHO and in close collaboration with Administrative Officer, the Regional Finance Officer and the Partners, the incumbent will support the implementation of Polio Eradication Initiative activities in the
Somaliland zone of Somalia. More specifically the incumbent will:
Receive requests for funds from regions for polio activities, check and process requests.
Prepare payment authorizations. Follow-up on timely disbursement of funds to regions.
Receive, reconcile and submit financial returns from the regions to finance office for account registration purposes.
Identify and follow up on outstanding obligations with PEOs and ZPEOs.
Receive, check and submit travel claims from field based national staff on monthly basis to Nairobi.
Check and follow up on settlement of personal telephone and sat phone bills for staff.
Maintain follow up systems, check and review accounts, ensure all documentation are complete and process payment after approval for the NIDS.
Prepare and maintain filling records of all program activities and other related financial documents.
To perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.
How to apply:
Minimum/Essential qualifications/competencies:
· University degree in accounting, business administration or related field.…
· Working experience with UN and/or international organizations will be an asset;
· Strong communication skills, networking and teamwork abilities are also required;
· Computer skills in Office Applications Including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point,
· Knowledge of oracle software is an asset;
· Must work independently and pay attention to detail;
· Candidate must have the ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
· Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
Application Guideline:
Interested applicants meeting the ‘Essential qualifications’ may apply. A completed online Personal History Form in e-Recruitment has to be filled in and then submitted to the following addresses. nuha@who.int e-Recruitment can be accessed from any Internet connection. Additional information, instructions and help can be found at***:*** http://www.who.org/employment/en/(external candidates). The addresses where the PHF should be submitted to are:
WHO Hargeisa Office; Polio Program;
WHO OIC,
Omaar twin Tower
For hard copies please submit to:
WHO Hargeisa Office,
Please write clearly on top of the envelop: “APPLICATION FOR FINANCE ASSISTANT” Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Position are strictly for Somali National.**Application Deadline 14 December 2016**