2021-10-29

Welfare Assisant (Finance), Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on October 29, 2021

UNSOS

Welfare Assisant (Finance), Mogadishu, Somalia

Posting Title:	Welfare Assisant (Finance(
Department/Office:	United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Duty Station:	MOGADISHU
Posting Period:	28 October 2021 – 04 November 2021
Job Opening Number:	21-United Nations Support Office in Somalia-167293-Consultant
Staffing Exercise	N/A

Result of Service: Defined as indicated on the above duties and responsibilities

Work Location: Mogadishu

Expected duration: This position is for three months

Duties and Responsibilities

Review the applicable DOS Standard Operating Procedures on Welfare and Recreation and propose measures for incorporation of financial aspects into the operations of the UN Somalia welfare funding provisions.
• In consultation with Life Support Section, review the concession with the PX contractor and propose measures for improved utilization beyond current performance levels.
• Review the current contributions from catering and PX concessions including accuracy of recording of revenues and timing of receipts of 2.5% concession to the staff welfare funds.
• In collaboration with the with the Treasurer of the Staff Welfare and Recreation Committee, develop processes to ensure that welfare funds including budget allocations, funds generated from concessions and welfare activities are managed in accordance with sound financial management principles, UN Financial Regulations and Rules and Mission guidelines.
• Review the current financial arrangements including the processing of payments and
recording in the books and propose an efficient enterprise resource management tprogramme for the automation of the current manual recording of transactions.
• Review the annual financial records and books of accounts and develop and propose effective system which can capture and periodic reporting on financial activities.
• Conduct an assessment of the current database management of communications, memos,financial documents and propose a repository and access limits for each welfare official.
• Develop a system for recouping of expenditure from staff welfare funds on the weekly Mogadishu farmers’ market and other initiatives.
• Work closely with Welfare Officers, Welfare Chairman and Sub-Committee Members to provide technical support and advice, as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

Competency: Professionalism
-Show pride in work and achievements
– Demonstrate professional competence
– Be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitment
Planning and Organizing
-Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
– Identify priority activities and adjust as required
– Allocate appropriate time and resources for completing work
Client Orientation
-Consider all “clients” and seek their point of view
– Establish and maintain productive partnerships
– Identify clients’ needs and provide solutions
Academic Qualifications: Diploma/Certificate and experience in Management and Administration. A minor degree or Training Certificates in Accounting, Social Sciences and Humanities is an advantage.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience, at least two of which must be working in a multi-cultural
setting.
Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is required

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.