Enters, verifies and retrieves financial data in the Agency s ERP system in accordance with the applicable financial rules and regulations. Prepares payments in online banking system and submits for review. Prepares documentation in respect of financial transactions arising out of the Agency s various activities and ensures that the transactions are properly documented and correctly calculated and coded, and in conformity with contracts/agreement provisions, policy, Financial Technical Instructions (FTI) and Budget Technical Instructions (BTI). Assists in analyzing, checking and validating financial data and assists supervisor in preparing periodic reports as requested. Deals with queries raised by expending offices, suppliers, contractors, banks and Area Offices on matters concerning his/her work. Monitors annual and short-term requirements for office supplies; collects information on office needs; prepares orders and keeps track of such requirements for supplies budget preparation and monitoring purposes, where appropriate. Maintains and records incoming and outgoing mails and documents; ensures supervisor is aware of items of special interest; locates and attaches referenced background materials; distributes to staff members as appropriate; makes photocopies of materials required; classifies and files documents including confidential materials and dispatches mails; drafts correspondence of emails and letters as requested. Arranges for appointments and meetings and manages calendar invitations; prepared summary notes of such meetings as requested, and undertakes resulting follow-up actions. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Relating and Networking Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Following Instructions and Procedures Analyzing Applying Technical Expertise

Desired Candidate Profile

Two years diploma from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, finance, business administration or related discipline.

Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesn t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.

You are required to have a minimum of four years experience in accounting, book-keeping, financial or business administration work. Experience with computerized finance systems. You are required to have two years diploma from an accredited educational institution in accountancy, finance, business administration or related discipline. Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic is required. Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. Have you previously been a recipient under the EVR (Early Voluntary Retirement) or EVS (Early Voluntary Separation) Schemes? You are required to answer. Do you currently hold a contract of 1 year or more with UNRWA? If yes, please confirm whether you have completed your mandatory probation period is required.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult