Finance Associate, Brasilia

 

Closing date: Saturday, 20 February 2016

Vacancy code: VA/2016/B5414/9457
Position title: Finance Associate
Department/office: LCR, AROH, Brazil
Duty station: Brasilia, Brazil
Contract type: Local ICA Support

Contract level: LICA-6
Duration: 3 meses con posibilidades de extensión dependiendo de desempeño y disponibilidad de fondos
Application period: 11-Feb-2016 to 21-Feb-2016
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.
UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80countries.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
Background Information - Job-specific
Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, the Administrative & Finance Associate acts as the Brazilian Project Center finance focal point and provides leadership in execution of administrative and financial services to the office, ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery. The Administrative & Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations, ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources.