UNV Programme Assistant Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Deadline: 3 April 2017

United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is
currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of
Programme Assistant in Kigali, Rwanda. The duration of this post is 12 months.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Programme Assistant will perform
the following functions-

Collection,
analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for
support and programme formulation/ implementation.
Analysis
of AWP to align with UNDP strategy and available resources.
Creation
of projects in Atlas, preparation of budget revisions, revision of project
award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational
and financial closure of a project.
Presentation
of information for audit of NEX projects.
Preparation
of non-PO vouchers for development projects.
Maintenance
of the internal expenditures control system including timely corrective
actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check
errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
Creation
of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods
receipt in Atlas.
Making
budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.
Prepare
and organize the DRG 1 meetings and presentation.
Review
of other agencies financial contribution to DRG 1 and share information
with RCO.
Support
the gender related work of PEU involving gender analysis and gender seal.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Bachelor’s
degree preferably in Economics, Business or Public Administration,
Political Sciences and Social Sciences with experience in Accounting and
Finance.
At
least upper second class of marks in the bachelor or Honor’s degree.
2
years of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at
the national or international level.
Past
work experience with accountancy and financial management.
Ability
to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Knowledge
and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to
provide formal and informal training.
Proven
ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented
manner in a demanding working condition.
Ability
towards analytical and creative thinking for rapid solutions.
Flexible
and adaptable.
Fluency
in English is required.
Knowledge
of French is desirable.