Senior Finance Assistant- General Accounts (PEP)- LDC, fo jordan

## Senior Finance Assistant- General Accounts (PEP), Jordan - Organization:UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - Office:UNRWA Amman, Jordan Organizational Setting and Reporting UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. - Justification for use: Jordan Field Office needs to hire one additional Senior Finance Assistant to handle the workload related to Parallel Education Fund (PEP) across the Finance Department sections, the role of Senior Finance Assistant is essential to provide sustained support to PEP and to comply with DIOS. - Title of Supervisor: The incumbent of this post reports to the Finance Officer - General Accounts, A16. - Title of Supervisee/s: The incumbent may directly supervise Finance Assistant - General Accounts, A10 (as applicable). - Working conditions: Office environment with access to telephone, PC and other automation equipment, internet, and intranet. Some local travel may be required. - Follows up and acts on transactions and activities related to the Parallel Education Programme (PEP) and the alignment with Programme Budget (PB) or any other Projects or initiatives, as instructed by his/her supervisor, and ensures they are in line with set work plans, instructions, and guidance. - Perform all accounting transactions as requested by the supervisor, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, fees, and reconciliations between ERP system (REACH) and the Student Registration System (SRS). - Maintains all records related to the Parallel Education Programme (PEP), categorizes based on general and subsidiary ledgers; drafts required documents and correspondence related to his/her functions. - Assists the supervisor in preparing monthly/quarterly review of Parallel Education Programme (PEP) ledgers; coordinates with stakeholders' departments as requested. - Acts as a focal point for the Parallel Education Programme (PEP) within JFO's financial system and reporting. - Conducts transactions related to the (PEP) accounting in UNRWA's financial system and coordinates as needed with TVET & FESA. - Assists the supervisor in ensuring compliance with financial processes and financial records with UNRWA financial policies, regulations, and rules; provides input and testing for any business process improvement and follows up on audit recommendations related to PEP. - Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s). UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. In addition, the following competencies apply. - Applying Technical Expertise - Following Instructions and Procedures - Relating and Networking - Planning and Organizing - First university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy or finance Job - Specific Qualification Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. - You are required to have at least two years’ experience in accounting or finance work, involving working experience with computerized finance systems. - You are required to have an experience and professional knowledge in the usage of computer applications such as Excel and Access. - You are required to have a first university degree from an accredited educational institution in accountancy or finance. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). During the assessment, the applications will be given preference based on the following desirable qualifications: - Experience and professional knowledge with SAP system. The shortlisted candidates will be afterward evaluated based on: - Competency-based Interview Candidates who meet the post requirements and the required language level will be considered for the ongoing competitive process. To ensure alignment with the UN language levels, please refer to the guidance below: Level I: Basic knowledge of English. Level II: Good to very good command of English. Level III: Excellent English language skills. Level IV: Expert level or native proficiency. The appointment against this position is limited to the UNRWA - Finance - Jordan. Providing incorrect, incomplete or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. UNRWA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNRWA, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, racism/racial discrimination and other forms of conduct, including but not limited to discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all recommended candidates and those placed on a roster to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s), employment history, Clear Check and INTERPOL, as well as certification of non-conviction, where available. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. By applying for a position with UNRWA, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes. Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band E . The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC. Duration of Contract: 12 months - with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. Grade & Salary: LDC- Band E monthly basic salary ranges JOD 897.00 , The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule. Other Benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave prorated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: -2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. -Maternity Leave, upon meeting eligibility requirements. -2 weeks paternity le