Overview
Assists in the planning, compilation, and preparation of the Biennial Work Plan (BWP), including the allocation of funds. Reviews and provides budgetary clearance to project proposals and ensures conformity with financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the planning, compilation, and preparation of the Biennial Work Plan (BWP), including the allocation of regular and extra-budgetary funds by projects.
- Ensures that all regular and extra-budgetary funded transactions in the areas of budget control, finance, and accounts are affected in accordance with established rules and regulations.
- Reviews and provides budgetary clearance to project proposals, correspondence, and requests, ensuring conformity with relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Provides guidance to staff in the country office on the correct application of financial rules and regulations.
- Provides a variety of financial services, including reviewing payment of vouchers, issuing payment instructions, and analyzing cases requiring the decision of the supervisor.
- Prepares, analyses, and evaluates work plan, accounting, and other financial reports for management use.
- Coordinates the prompt and appropriate recording of financial transactions and ensures timely reconciliation and monthly and annual closure of the eImprest accounts.
- Ensures replenishment of accounts made in good time and ensures the maintenance of efficient cash balances.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
At least 10 years of relevant experience with an emphasis on program management and/or budget and financial monitoring. Desirable: Good knowledge of the WHO program management and end-to-end business processes as designed in the Global Management System; Experience in project management, ideally in the UN System and/or a public health context; Good knowledge of GSM/BMS System or similar ERP Systems.
Qualifications
Essential: Completion of Secondary School. Desirable: University degree in Finance/Management/Public Administration or related field. Postgraduate diploma or professional certification in project management or a related field.
