Project Control Assistant

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Project Control Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Assist with monitoring that IP agreements are established for each project.
• Prepare reports on project expenditures levels and patterns in relation to the Country Operations Plan and project agreements and implementation rates to track project progress.
• Assist with the verification of the financial status of projects by researching files, calculating costs and anticipating expenditures, so that the balance available under each project can be easily monitored.
• Escalate IP issues to supervisors.
• Support the recommendation of acceptance or non-acceptance of IPRs and payment of instalments.
• Contact implementing partners for project related matters.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:
Secondary education

Education – Additional Comments:

• High school diploma plus certificate in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management or related field. Good knowledge of United Nations financial rules and procedures. Good understanding of accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS). Working experience with ERP financial modules (such as PeopleSoft, Oracle or SAP).

Required experience:
24 Months

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Language skills:

Area of expertise:
Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs

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Driving license:

No

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