Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

• Completed secondary level education required or Higher National Diploma in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field of education. Candidates holding Professional Certifications in Accounting such as CPA or ACCA will also be considered, being a plus.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in the same functional area.
• Familiarity with UN Operational Rules and Regulations; direct working experience applying and handling UN Operational Rules and Regulations, an advantage and  familiarity with ATLAS will be an asset.
• Proficiency in current MS Office Suite software applications and other accounting package is essential. In particular, the position requires an intermediate to advanced level as user of excel spreadsheets, which will be subject of test.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change

 Core Competencies:

• Achieving Results  
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact

Required Skillset:

• Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
• Providing a technical support system
• Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization.
   

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.