NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

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 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 funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Deputy Chief Budget DivisionThis is a temporary vacancy for one year only

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-HQ-AM-42Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 24 September 2013Duty Station HQ Amman, Jordan

The incumbent will work in the Budget Division, which is staffed by two international and 15 area staff members and deputize for the Chief, P-5 in the general supervision of the two main sections: Staff Costs and Standards and the Programmes and Projects, each headed by a grade 18 post. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Assist the Chief, Budget Division (CBD) in the preparation of the Agency's Biennium Programme budgets; monitor budget status in respect of changes in the programme budget and setting out operational instructions to guide users in the planned accounting periods;• Assist CBD in monitoring and supervising project budgets including the preparation of budget data for submission to donors and control of releases of funds; coordinate with Accounts Division the preparation of financial reports to donors and keep CBD briefed on projects implementation by the operating departments; review and comment on audit reports and donor agreements;• Assist CBD in the establishment and updating of appropriate financial management information systems and in the development of budgetary systems and procedures; draft technical instructions and plans and implement training programme on budgetary techniques for the Finance and Administrative staff;• Establish the work programme for the Budget Division and coordinate budget activities with other Programme and Support Departments; • Review the Budget Division’s reports for any possible deviations between budget and expenditure and recommend to CBD the required corrective action by Finance or operating departments;• Provide timely and accurate financial data and analysis to the Management Committee and respond to relevant ad hoc requests;• Act for the Chief, Budget Division during his/her absence.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution, in finance, accounting or business administration;• Membership in an international professional body of accountants such as Chartered Management Accountant;• At least eight years experience in the application of knowledge acquired above, including three years in a senior supervisory position in a large international, governmental or commercial organisation, outside one’s home country, in areas of programme planning, budgeting or other related financial work;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Proven skills in modern methods of budgeting including results-based budgeting;? Demonstrated ability to operate personal computers and knowledge of standard applications;• Excellent analytical skills;? Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively;? Ability to work under difficult conditions;? Demonstrated management skills in a multi-cultural environment;? Ability to motivate staff;? Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the organization.

Desirable Qualifications• Coursework in management studies;• Experience in a budget or finance office of an organisation in the UN common system.

Additional InformationThe incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 47.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. This is a temporary vacancy for one year only.

NB: If a current UNRWA staff member already employed with the Agency on Area staff contract is found suitable and consequently selected for the post they would be required to choose to either:a. transfer to an International staff contract. Return to an Area staff contract at the end of the assignment would not be possible; orb. undertake the temporary appointment in the form of an Acting assignment with applicable allowances, and return to their Area staff contract at the conclusion of the assignment.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 4 September 2013/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: Internews Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Director – Budget and Planning

Location: Washington DC, USA

SUMMARY

The Director, Budget and Planning will play a critical role in partnering with and advising the senior leadership team in strategic and operations decision-making as Internews continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity.

The role is expected to be a finance and operations leader, optimizing and strengthening the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact international non-profit organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following:

• Lead financial, budget and operational analysis/synthesis and decision-support analysis for executive, senior management and board of directors, including development and implementation of organizational key performance indicators.

o See beyond the numbers, identify trends and new possibilities/opportunities and effectively communicate key data.

• A commitment to mentoring, training and educating programs at all levels that maximize individual and organization goals and objectives.

o Communicate effectively at multiple levels, clarifying opportunities and limitations, articulating the business model, and collaboratively reaching consensus on contentious issues.

• Oversee forecasting methodologies and best practices at the organization, PMU and department level to maximize resources:

o Collaborate with Program Development and PMUs to determine revenue pipeline.

o Design, implement and execute short- and long-term operating and capital budget forecasting processes for the headquarters and field organizations

o Oversee and manage budget aspects of ERP system, Agresso.

o Oversee the headquarters analysis of, project and labor actual and projected expenses against direct program costs to forecast annual indirect overhead rates.

o Establish and implement cross-organizational planning and budgeting processes for strategic alliance with our European partner with goal of maximizing resources of both organizations.

o Optimize use of private and unrestricted funding and budgets.

• Assist, and sometime lead, business strategy initiatives relating to business models, capital structure, NICRA and finance structures, overhead rate and HQ budget and resource management.

• Participate in contract approval and implementation processes for deals that incorporate cost shares, multiple funders, multiple overhead structures, fixed obligation grants or contracts, and use of unrestricted funds.

• [Oversees] Creates/Drafts/Updates all Budget policies and budget materials and communicates them to the organization.

• Coordinate and assist VP Finance & Accounting and Controller to ensure compliance with OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, A-133 and 22 CFR 226.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

o Extensive experience in financial and strategic analysis, financial reporting, cash flow management, budget development and forecasting.

o Knowledge of and experience with federal compliance rules, regulations and standards associated with federal fund and non-profit financial management, such as A-110, A-122, A-133 and 22 CFR 226.

o Knowledge of indirect costs methodologies and rate application.

o Ten years of experience in financial planning and analysis with an international development organization and USG funding.

Education

o MBA highly desirable

o CPA and Accounting degree desirable

Skills

o MS Excel, Word PowerPoint required. Agresso or other ERP preferred.

o Excellent written and oral communication skills.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&... Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

Organization: International Relief and Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 01 Nov 2013

Background

The Australian Government established the Development Assistance Facility for Afghanistan (DAFA) in 2007 to support the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. The goal of DAFA’s third phase is to develop the leadership and human capacity required to achieve sustainable economic and social development in Afghanistan. Building capacity and public confidence in the government’s ability to deliver services and improving the quality of education are critical components of this mission and the Afghan government’s efforts to meet its people’s needs.

DAFA III comprises four components:

Australia Awards in Afghanistan offers opportunities for long and short-term study and professional development in Australia with the objective of developing capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can return home and contribute to development in Afghanistan.

Malaysia Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA) involves the Governments of Malaysia, Australia and Afghanistan cooperating to provide professional development training to Afghanistan’s Teacher Trainers and teacher college staff to improve the quality of teaching in Afghanistan.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) program aims to improve the quality of core development budget processes in key service delivery Line Ministries.

AusAID-Initiated Activities deliver needs-based, flexible interventions in support of the Australian Government’s strategic programming objectives.

Position Description

GIRoA’s low development budget execution rate is slowing down economic activity and impeding Government’s ability to effectively deliver services to its citizens. GIRoA has committed in Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework (TMAF) to improve its budget execution to 75 percent by 2017 and improve the management of public funds as measured by PEFA indicators by 20 percent.

To address the issues in Budget Execution, under Sub-Component 3.1 of the Afghanistan PFM project Australia will provide assistance and support to four beneficiary ministries: the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Public Works. Each of the four Ministries will be supported by two international Budget Execution Experts and up to four National Advisers providing support in financial planning procurement, financial administration and financial reporting.

In addition, to support the Ministry of Finance an International Adviser specializing in budget formulation and Execution will be embedded in the Office of the Director General Budget. She/he will be responsible for providing high quality technical support to the Ministry of Finance and will bring international best practice in the PFM area to the Team.

Responsibilities and Tasks

International Adviser, performing role of the Adviser to the General Directorate, Budget (Ministry of Finance) will have the following primary duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support for strengthening Program Budgeting in Afghanistan - Conduct studies on improving Program Budgeting in Afghanistan. The research should reflect commentary on success stories in Program budgeting internationally and make recommendations for MOF duly taking into account the local context.
2. Provide technical support to Budget Directorate, MOF in enhancing and strengthening MTBF and provide recommendations on introduction of MTEF
3. Propose analytical procedures and tools for regular expenditure reviews in budget: Assist with training relevant MOF staff with executing expenditure reviews and provide technical support in institutionalizing budget analysis in the MOF;
4. Participate in ensuring the technical delivery of the capacity building activities under Sub-Component 3.1 of the PFM program of DAFA III.
5. Quality assurance of deliverables/reports produced under the PFM component
6. Conduct Diagnostics for weaknesses in budget execution from of Ministry of Finance (Budget and Treasury Directorates) perspective and suggest measures for improving business processes.
7. Work with team members (Budget Execution Experts and National Advisers in Line Ministries) for improvement in budget formulation and execution
8. Develop briefs for Technical Assistance Coordination Committee of Ministry of Finance and
9. Provide support to the Program’s Steering Committee

Reporting arrangements

The Adviser will report to the PFM Project Manager and work in a cooperative team environment with other PFM component members.

Duration and Location

The Adviser will be based in Kabul, full-time from September 2013 to September 2015.

This position is an international position with fee rates governed by AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework: Remuneration Tables and Guideline (February 2011). The position fits under Table D: Long-term Adviser, Discipline Group C, Job level 3.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master Degree in Economics, Public Finance or related field, with at least ten years international experience in the field of public finance management - budget preparation, execution and reporting;
• Excellent understanding of public financial management in general and of the budgeting process in particular, generally and in the Afghanistan context;
• Proven ability to develop budget policy, legal instruments, circulars and guidance to line ministries and provincial administrations in budget formulation and execution process;
• A good knowledge of Afghanistan governance structure and of provincial governance issues is preferable;
• Experience in working with the Government agencies, donors, NGOs and/or United Nations;
• Demonstrated experience of institutional capacity building, skills transfer, and mentoring and training of national staff with sustainable results from fragile/conflict states; Publications in PFM highly desirable
• Excellent communication, management and leadership skills; and
• Strong computer and technical skills.

How to apply:

Apply Online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRDDC&cws=1...

Organization: Pact
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013

Position Title: Deputy Chief of Party - Finance & Budget Operations Requisition Number 13-0117 City Pretoria

Description Position Summary: Pact seeks a Deputy Chief of Party-Finance & Budget Operations for a five year USAID-funded capacity development support project in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee program implementation and logistics for all components of the project including rapid roll-out; and working with the COP to manage project financial and operations staff.• Oversee grants management, financial management and procurement;• Provide oversight on all program related financial matters;• Manage the project budget ensuring all costs incurred by Pact are accounted for and in compliance with local laws;• Provide technical assistance to improve the systems of internal control and financial management of partners;• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and Pact’s world-wide policies and procedures, and accounting principles; • Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID cooperative agreement requirements and provide reports to relevant stakeholders;• Establish/Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of sub grants funds and sub contracts; • Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the DC office;• Monitor and review partner’s annual audits and monthly expense reports, ensuring that reports expenses are auditable and verifiable;• Work closely with Pact’s grants and administration units on program related matters;• Perform other duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in financial management, accounting, financial analysis, development finance, budgeting, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics, or a closely related field; • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing or financial management or equivalent; • Previous experience of development or enhancing civil society organizational financial management capacity; • Five years of relevant grants and short term contract management experience; • Knowledge of applicable USAID/USG rules and regulations; • Ability to set-up financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure efficient and accurate disbursement of funds; • Evidence of excellent interpersonal, management and team development experience; and • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 27 Aug 2013

VA-2013-014

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for the Fixed Term post of:

PROGRAMME BUDGET OFFICER, NOB

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

FIXED-TERM
Duration: 2 year – with possibility of extension

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative contributes to the preparation, analysis, monitoring and control of the budget involving several different sources of funds by grants and by programme components, and progress reporting against management indicators

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or related disciplines with specialization in budgeting, financial management/accounting desirable
• At least two years of professional work experience in project administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Budget planning, implementation and financial management
• Computer skills, including programme and financial management tools, internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Sharing UNICEF Core Values of:

• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

Proficiency in UNICEF Core Competencies of:

• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results

Proficient in functional competencies of:

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts • Analyzing • Applying Technical Expertise • Learning and Researching • Planning and Organizing

How to apply:

Application letter, along with CV and attached P11 Form (which can also be accessed through the UNICEF website address: www.unicef.org) should be sent on or before 27 August 2013 to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org with the subject line “Programme Budget Officer, NOB”.

Only South African nationals will be considered. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

Organization: Assistance Coordination Unit
Country: Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey
Closing date: 16 Aug 2013

The Assistance Coordination Unit, the humanitarian coordination arm of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolution and Opposition Forces, is seeking a qualified Budget Officer for its Administration Department.

Main Duties: - Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.- Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.- Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.- Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.- Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.- Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.- Seek new ways to improve efficiency.- Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.- Perform cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods.- Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years experience in Auditing.- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, a master degree is preferable.- Superior communication (orally and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills. - Ability to be updated with all new financial systems.- Ability to use sound judgment, display professionalism, and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.- Ability to multi-task and meet high-pressure demands and tight deadlines.- Ability to set high standards of performance; pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve them without close supervision.- Ability to manage a diverse team, coach and lead by example.- Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.- High analytical and problem solving skills.- Very good command of Arabic and English (written, orally).- Excellent computer skills (esp. MS Office applications).

For more information, please visit our website at: www.acu-sy.org

How to apply:

Interested applicants should email a CV to careers@acu-sy.org. Please include: "8462: Budget Officer" in the subject line.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Aug 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Deputy Director - Budget Section, the incumbent will provide leadership for:-the preparation, analysis and submission of appropriate, complete, accurate, and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making on the management of the UNICEF integrated budget and utilisation of resources;-the strategic approach and management of cash assistance transferred to implementing partners, and;-the development and maintenance of the financial policies, procedures and information systems which inform and facilitate management and reporting in respect of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance.

Key Expected Results

1. Lead the preparation of periodic financial analysis and reporting on the management of the UNICEF integrated budget and utilisation of resources; analyse and interpret the information and its implications; facilitate variance and trend analysis by internal stakeholders; and communicate to senior management.

As required, manage the preparation of specific country and regional or thematic financial analysis to inform decision-making on resource allocation and utilisation.

Ensure financial analysis and reporting processes are risk-informed and ensure pro-active communication to senior management of integrated budget management and resource utilisation issues.

Provide financial information (including, for example, on implementation rates, 'pipeline management', resource utilisation), authoritative advice, recommendations and other assistance as appropriate to the advisory committees responsible for resource allocation.

1. Oversee the preparation of financial analysis and reports on the integrated budget which are required for external purposes, including for the UNICEF Financial Statements, the Executive Director's Annual Report, the OECD and other stakeholders and partners.

Ensure that financial analysis and reporting is presented in compliance as appropriate with external and statutory financial reporting requirements, including IPSAS, and internal UNICEF and UN system financial reporting norms.

1. Oversee the strategic approach and management of cash assistance transferred to implementing partners, to ensure that UNICEF obtains assurance of performance with respect to cash assistance transferred to implementing partners.

2. Oversee the development and maintenance of the budget ledger, budget allotments, and commitments.

Working with the Accounts Section, oversee periodic financial closure activities.

Direct professional and support staff to record, validate, review, analyze and reconcile master and transactional data and balances relating to the budget ledger, budget allotments, and commitments.

1. Develop, review and update financial policies, procedures, systems and guidance, in conjunction with the senior staff of DFAM, in response to business requirements and as required to improve and promote the standards of management and reporting in respect of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance.

2. Provide authoritative advice to field offices on all developments and changes within the organization regarding policies, procedures, systems and guidance for the management of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance. Make proposals for and assist with the development of appropriate training materials and activities for HQ and field office staff involved in management of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance regarding all such developments and changes.

3. Provide authoritative justification on the Budget Section's position regarding professional/technical matters related to management and reporting in respect of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance which become the subject of audit observations. Ensure that appropriate audit recommendations on management and reporting in respect of the integrated budget, resource utilisation and cash assistance accepted by management are implemented as appropriate and included in the formulation of policies, procedures and guidance as well as in the development of newsystems.

4. Develop, establish and monitor work plans and review staff performance to ensure that established goals and objectives are achieved.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly related technical field(s). Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in an International Professional (IP) capacity in Finance, Budget, Accounting, or directly-related field is required. Previous work experience within an international organization is highly desirable. Good working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP, is considered an asset.

Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.Considers how others' perceptions of a situation may influence the way they behave; Demonstrates an ability to interpret non-verbal or emotional signs.Identifies urgent decisions which may involve difficult choices and risks for team or department; Acts upon them promptly, on the basis of incomplete information when necessary.Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.Relates well to people at all levels, including staff, external contacts and partners, and facilitates others in doing the same.Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy, quoting E-VN-2013-001502. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 27 August 2013. As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Assistance Coordination Unit
Country: Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey
Closing date: 16 Aug 2013

The Assistance Coordination Unit, the humanitarian coordination arm of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolution and Opposition Forces, is seeking a qualified Budget Officer for its Administration Department.

Main Duties: - Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.- Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.- Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.- Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.- Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.- Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.- Seek new ways to improve efficiency.- Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.- Perform cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods.- Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years experience in Auditing.- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, a master degree is preferable.- Superior communication (orally and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills. - Ability to be updated with all new financial systems.- Ability to use sound judgment, display professionalism, and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.- Ability to multi-task and meet high-pressure demands and tight deadlines.- Ability to set high standards of performance; pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve them without close supervision.- Ability to manage a diverse team, coach and lead by example.- Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.- High analytical and problem solving skills.- Very good command of Arabic and English (written, orally).- Excellent computer skills (esp. MS Office applications).

For more information, please visit our website at: www.acu-sy.org

How to apply:

Interested applicants should email a CV to careers@acu-sy.org. Please include: "8462: Budget Officer" in the subject line.