The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of ...
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian
and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations,
UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
The UNOPS Bangkok Shared Service Centre (BSSC) is a Shared Services Centre (SSC) unit established to provide internal, global, cost-effective transactional services which enhance the operational capacity of UNOPS and standardize systems and procedures. The BSSC, among other functions, carries out high-quality transactional services within the area of personnel contract administration, payroll and finance.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant supports the provision of financial services in the field office support services function, by ensuring that entry of banking information, vendor profiles into UNOPS financial systems are accurate and punctual.
The Finance Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.
The Finance Assistant works in close collaboration with the Programme, Project and Support Services colleagues locally and with UNOPS HQ colleagues, to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Summary of Key Functions:
Implementation of operational strategies and pro...
Summary of Key Functions:
- Implementation of operational strategies and procedures
- Data entry support and approval of vendor profiles
- Knowledge building and sharing
1. Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
2. Provides data entry support and approval of vendor profiles, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collaboration with field offices and HQ/corporate units in the review process of vendor profiles.
- Assistance in vendor review based on received submission of registration form, supporting documents and data entry on UNOPS ERP system, ensuring full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UNOPS rules, regulations and policies prior to approving the vendor profile.
- Maintenance of proper record keeping/filing system for vendor registration/update in compliance with UNOPS document retention policy
- Maintenance and update of verified international and local fund transfer requirements between UNOPS banks and beneficiary banks
- Assistance in investigating and resolving payment issues related to supplier data
- Assistance in Ad hoc request (e.g. Supplier Batch upload, Supplier Data Report) as requested by Team Lead.
- Extracting and processing closing and cleanup reports periodically or as requested by Team Lead for maintaining of data quality on the supplier database
3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Participation in the training for the operations/ projects staff on correct procedures for vendor profiles.
- Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Education:
Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
Speciali...
Education:
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
- Specialized training in finance is desirable.
- A BA or MA degree may substitute required years of work experience.
Experience:
- 4 years of relevant accounting and financial experience at national level is required.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and experience in handling web-based management systems are desirable.
Language requirement:
- Fluency in written and oral English required.
- Knowledge of second UN working language desirable.
Contract type: Local ICA
Contract level: Local ICA Support-4
Contract duration:&...
Contract type: Local ICA
Contract level: Local ICA Support-4
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applic...
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Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
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UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
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Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
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We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
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This position is stationed in Bangkok, Thailand, which
is a family duty station.
Terms and Conditions
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For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
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For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
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It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.