
Project Finance & Administrative Assistant at UNDP Nigeria
United Nations Development Programme, UNDP Nigeria is recruiting Project Finance and Administrative Assistant
Background
Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative, and the day-to-day supervision of the project manager/coordinator, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and financial support services to UNODC and project NGAT97 and support UNODC project implementation in a timely and accurate fashion, fully in line and consistent with UN rules, regulations and standards.
The Project Finance and Administrative Assistant will work in close collaboration with other assistants and team members of the UNODC Country office in Nigeria, and will receive guidance and advice as required from the Finance Officer on the rules and regulations framework related to procurement, administration and finance
Job Title: PROJECT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – NGA T97
Location : Yenagoa, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 22-Feb-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-3
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Apr-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Processes payment requests and documents in a timely manner for execution via ATLAS and ProFi.
Prepares procurement and service arrangement cases related to UNODC projects/work in Nigeria
Drafts letters, correspondence and simple reports as required/requested by the supervisor
Compiles information and provides summary reports/analysis and briefing folders as required
Establishes and maintains a filing and archive system for projects under assignment
Makes travel, mission and meeting arrangements for supervisors using existing ICT systems for such purposes
Supports the project coordinator/officer in the monitoring of project budgets and spending
Provides inputs to monthly and quarterly project progress reviews and periodic reports
Liaises with counterpart agencies (lower working levels) to ensure cooperation/coordination of project activities
Alerts supervisors on problems and opportunities arising during project implementation
Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)