La mission de la CEA est de proposer des idées et des actions pour une Afrique autonomisée et transformée, sur la base de l’Agenda 2030 et de l’Agenda 2063. Cette mission sera guidée par les cinq nouvelles orientations stratégiques de la CEA, qui sont les suivantes faire progresser la position de la CEA en tant qu’institution de savoir de premier plan qui s’appuie sur sa position unique et son privilège pour apporter des solutions mondiales aux problèmes du continent et apporter des solutions locales au continent ; élaborer des options de politique macroéconomique et structurelle pour accélérer la diversification économique et la création d’emplois ; concevoir et mettre en œuvre des modèles de financement innovants pour les infrastructures et les actifs humains, physiques et sociaux pour une Afrique en transformation ; apporter des solutions aux défis régionaux et transfrontaliers, en mettant l’accent sur la paix, la sécurité et l’inclusion sociale en tant que lien important avec le développement ; défendre la position de l’Afrique au niveau mondial et développer des réponses régionales en tant que contribution aux questions de gouvernance mondiale.
L’Institut africain de développement économique et de planification (IDEP), situé à Dakar (Sénégal), est dirigé par un directeur et relève du Secrétaire exécutif adjoint (Programme). L’IDEP est une filiale et un organe de formation de la CEA et est chargé d’améliorer la gestion du secteur public et la planification du développement à l’appui de la transformation structurelle des États membres. Les fonctions essentielles de l’IDEP sont les suivantes : contribuer au renforcement de la capacité des États membres à améliorer la planification participative du développement, y compris la vision à long terme, la conception et la planification des politiques sectorielles et la planification urbaine et régionale ; contribuer au renforcement de la capacité des États membres à élaborer et à adopter de meilleures approches pour la formulation, la gestion, le suivi et l’évaluation des politiques économiques ; contribuer au renforcement de la capacité des pays africains à déployer de manière autonome des outils de planification du développement afin de réaliser la transformation structurelle de leurs économies et de leurs sociétés ; et investir dans des programmes et activités de développement des capacités, de conseil et de dialogue politique destinés aux fonctionnaires en milieu de carrière et aux hauts fonctionnaires des gouvernements africains, en accordant une attention particulière à la prochaine génération de jeunes professionnels et de femmes fonctionnaires.
Ce poste est situé à l’Institut africain de développement économique et de planification (IDEP) de la Commission économique des Nations unies pour l’Afrique (CEA), situé à Dakar, au Sénégal.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Administrative Officer and within delegated authority, the Senior Finance and Budget Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Budget:
- Acts as Certifying Officers on behalf of and in the absence of programme mangers at offices outside headquarters.
- Undertakes reviews, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
- Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
- Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
- Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
- Provides input into the preparation of allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
- Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
- Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
- Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
- Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
- Monitors integrity of various financial databases.
- Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued.
- Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.
Claims
Reviews, analyses and processes payments to third-parties, commercial entities, individuals and troop-contributing countries, with respect to settlement of certified death and disability, contingent-owned equipment, stores, pay and allowances, and letters of assist claims.
Treasury:
- Reviews incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources of funds.
- Prepares payments for final disbursement by Cashier.
- Dispatches payment instructions and cheques to banks.
- Creates receipts and deposits for all incoming funds.
- Notifies payees of status of payments.
- Assists staff members, Fund Management Officers and donors regarding queries on payment and deposit-related issues.
- Identifies and annotates bank account movements. Monitors bank balances worldwide.
- Assists Cashier in cash management and investment issues, including cash flow forecasts.
- Liaises with banks worldwide regarding outstanding items and payment instructions.
- Investigates complaints on non-receipts.
- Monitors cheque stock and orders new stock as required.
- Reviews inter and intra-unit processes with aim to optimise workflow and customer orientation.
- Monitors/reviews methods used to remit payments.
- Assist in preparation of periodical reports: cash flow, contributions, etc.
- Follows-up on audit recommendations.
- Follows-up on fraud cases.
- Assists cashier in the daily operation of the Cashier’s Unit responsible for the transmittal of payments worldwide.
- Files and archives as required.
General
- Keeps up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme and/or peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
- Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
- Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment.
- Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Planning and Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental courses/training in finance, administration, project management or related field is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 10 ten years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required.
- Experience using Umoja or a similar system is desirable.
- Experience with IPSAS accounting standards is desirable
- Experience related to procurement and resource mobilization is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in French is required; and knowledge of English is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Closing date: 30 November 2021.
