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UNDP invests in improving access to rights and services through strengthening effective, inclusive and accountable governing institutions, promoting a transparent, gender-sensitive and digitalized public administration with innovative solutions. ย UNDP focuses on the advancement rule of law and access to justice and facilitates peopleโs meaningful participation โ in particular, women and youth - in decision-making to promote equality and social cohesion at local level. ย As the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNDP serves as the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System. ย UNDPโs policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. ย Under the broader framework of the SDGs and in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), UNDP Guyana continues to deliver on its key strategic priorities within its Country Programme. ย For the period 2022-2026, significantly impacting (i) Economic Resilience and shared prosperity, (ii) Safety and Security, (iii) Natural Resource Management and Resilience to Climate Change, (iv) Equality and Well-being. ย This strategic approach by UNDP to Guyanaโs to national development priorities aims to advance human development based on economic, social and gender inequalities; supporting effective governance and social protection; and enabling sustainable low-carbon trajectories (including climate change adaptation,) all supported by digital transformation and strengthened data. ย The Finance team supports the Country Office (CO) in the promotion of its sustainable development agenda by continuously enhancing CO financial performance, delivering sound management of financial resources, and ensuring strong accountability through informed decision making, effective financial management processes, and transparent financial reporting that complies with international standards and regulatory guidelines.
ย ย ย Position Purpose Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Associate, the Finance Clerk supports the provision of financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. The Finance Clerk promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. ย The Finance Clerk works in close collaboration with the Operations and Programme staff in the country office and with UNDP HQ and GSSC staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. ย UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. ย ย Duties and Responsibilities 1.) ย Provide accounting and administrative support.
Technical Competencies
ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT:ย Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving FINANCE ACCOUNTING (GENERAL): Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, regulations, policies and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations. FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS: Understands changes in regulatory, legal and ethical frameworks and standards for financial reporting in the public sector. Ability to extract, evaluate financial data, derive relevant findings and present them in a meaningful and coherent manner to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring. Understands the benefits of integrated reporting, including non-financial resources such as human, social and intellectual capital, and environmental and governance performance AUDIT (GENERAL): Understands how regulations and professional standards in internal and external audit underpin audit work in the public services. Understands the key stages of audit work, including planning, documentation, testing and reporting. Ability to examine and verify accounts and records. Understands wider mechanisms for assurance and scrutiny. Understands the law and best practice relating to anti- bribery and corruption controls and the fraud risks faced by public bodies. ย Required Skills and Experience ย Education: Secondary education with specialized certification in Accounting and/or Finance. A university degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable. Part-qualified accountants from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage. Experience: 4 years (with high school diploma) or 1 year (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant finance and accounting experience at the national level is required. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and web-based management systems such as ERP financials and database packages. Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS is desired.ย ย Languages: Fluency in English is required. ย Important applicant information All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment. ย ย Equal opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย ย UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. ย ย Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. ย ย Probation For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. ย ย Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. ย ย Scam alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.