UNSOS Chief Of Section Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNSOS Kenya looking for “Chief Of Section”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 13th Dec 2021.
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), formerly known as the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), was established in 2009 by Security Council Resolution 1863, to provide logistics support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The current mandate of UNSOS is provided in the UN Security Council Resolution 2568 of 12 March 2021.
UNSOS Chief Of Section Jobs 2021
The UNSOS has published a job vacancy announcement on 30th Nov 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Chief Of Section to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Support Office in Somalia |
| Position | Chief Of Section |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 13th Dec 2021 |
UNSOS Job Vacancy 2021
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section, Finance and Budget will be responsible for the following duties:
- Acts as the principal advisor to senior leadership of the Mission on questions related to financial resourcing and stewardship, and organizational performance in line with Mission priorities and provides advice on new approaches and practices.
- Leads the Financial Resourcing and Performance Section guiding and coordinating the efforts towards the achievement of programme objectives.
- Leads the Mission’s budget development programme, providing guidance and coordination with respect to the establishment of major resourcing priorities, preparation of comprehensive budget submissions, application of results-based budgeting principles, analysis of the costs and benefits of major new proposals, and coordination of performance reporting.
- Provides leadership and guidance to programme and resource managers throughout the mission, and acting on behalf of the mission at UNHQ, in the monitoring of budgetary execution and financial performance to identify issues, priorities timely solutions, and exceptions warranting further action as well as in participating in projects to enhance the cost-effectiveness of mission activities, monitors achievement of objectives.
- Effectively leads the financial administration of the mission, including the provision of authoritative advice with regard to the UN’s Financial Regulations and Rules.
- Prepares financial models, estimates and cost-benefit analysis in response to planning for and implementing major operational changes including the preparation of financial implications of mandates or programme adjustments.
- Supports the legislative review processes especially the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the 5th Committee of the General Assembly.
- Ensures that the financial accounts of the mission are continually maintained, monitored and that annual financial statements are certified in accordance with the requirements of the UN Controller and UN Financial Regulations and Rules.
- Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained in accordance with the UN’s Financial Regulations and Rules and proper management of mission resources.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Chief Of Section, Finance and Budget, P5
- Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, FINANCE AND BUDGET
- Department/Office: United Nations Support Office in Somalia
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 29 November 2021 – 13 December 2021
- Job Opening Number: 21-Finance-UNSOS-168366-F-Nairobi (M)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field is required. A first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar recognized professional designation is desirable. A combination of extensive experience in accounting, budget or finance coupled with active enrollment in a CPA or related professional program may be accepted in lieu.
Experience:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budget, administration, public administration, business administration, or related area is required.
- Experience managing a large, multi-functional team is required.
- Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, accounting, audit, financial reporting, or other related areas is required.
- Experience in translating strategies into financial plans and operations is required.
- Experience working with international or multi-national organizations is desirable.
- Experience working in a volatile, conflict or post conflict settings is desirable.
How to Apply UNSOS Chief Of Section Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=168366
The Closing Date: 13th Dec 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unsos.unmissions.org |
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