Background UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. ย 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 offer 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), the UNDP work in Suriname focuses on three areas as per the CPD 2022-2026: i) democratic governance, ii) social development and iii) environment, climate change and natural resource management. Gender equality and digital transformation are cross cutting priorities in all interventions. Annually, UNDP delivers over 4m$ in development projects. ย UNDP Suriname has close cooperation with the vertical funds (GEF), the EU, UN SDG Fund, bilateral partners as well as regional and global organizations and international financial institutions. UNDP also works with various civil society groups, academia and private sector organizations to advance the national development agenda and the SDGs. 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 Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Analyst, the Operations Associate provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Operations Associate promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach and works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the office and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. ย The Operations Associate provides cost effective and timely partnering services to the UNDP Country Office (CO) to maintain the sound financial management of and responsible resource allocation for its development programme and projects. S/he provides support to development project teams to ensure appropriate and adequate budgeting for projects, monitoring of budgets to identify gaps against allocations, and financial reporting to CO management to promote transparency and informed decision making. ย ย Position Purpose The Operations Associate will be responsible for day-to-day financial as well as administrative activities and dialogues pertaining to the Operations Unit. S/He will support all financial and internal control concerns on the development programme and project, such as budgeting, raising of vouchers, raising requisitions, sourcing and evaluating suppliers by obtaining quotations and conducting basic market research, maintain vendor information, updating reporting templates, payments as well as ensuring the implementation of financial and internal controls on the project under direct supervision of the Operations Analyst and overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative. The Operations Associate will ensure the adequate financial controls are in place to maintain propriety and proper accountability of expenditures during project implementation. ย 1.) Provide accounting and administrative support to the Country Office
Technical Competencies
OPERATIONS: FINANCE BUDGET MANAGEMENT: Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets. OPERATIONS: PROCUREMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations. ย Required Skills and Experience ย Education: Secondary education with specialized certification in accounting and/or finance required. Or University degree in Finance or Accounting is desirable. Part-qualified accountants from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage. Fully Qualified Accountant, from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy or Full Completion of theUNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP). No UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) required. Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications but with degrees that major in accountancy and/or finance must complete UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited. However, UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) is not required. Candidates with no professional accountancy qualifications but with relevant experience must successfully undertake UNDP Accountancy and Finance Test (AFT) before shortlisting, and must complete the UNDP Finance Training and Certification Programme (FTCP), if recruited. ย Experience: Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of progressively responsible finance and accounting and/or general administration experience at the national or international level is required. Proven experience in collaborating with international and national experts and institutions. Proven knowledge of key software packages (MS Office). Proven previous experience in drafting reports on environment-related policies. Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. ย Additional Desirable Criteria: Previous experience with expenditure reviews would be an asset. Familiarity with the government is strongly desired. Experience in supporting audit recommendation implementation is desired. ย Languages: Fluency in Dutch and English is required. ย Important applicant informationย ย ย ย ย ยAll posts in the NPSAย categories are subject to local recruitment. 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 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 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 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 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.