L’UNHCR recrute un assistant financier senior, Baga Sola, Tchad
Job Title : Senior Finance Assistant
Job Specialization :
Grade : G5
Location : Baga Sola, Chad
Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 000566
Location Type : Sub-office
Hardship Level : E (most hardship)
High Risk : ☑
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) :
Location : Chad, Bagasola
Position Number : 10024051
Position Type : Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations :
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Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :
Nature of the Position :
Senior Finance Assistant :
UNHCR in Lake Province, Chad implements multisectoral projects to deliver protection for refugees and IDP. It works with the UN system and national humanitarian clusters. It leads Protection and CCCM/Shelters/AME clusters and ensures protection across all clusters. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of a more experienced staff who will define work objectives and provide guidance; refers to UNHCR manuals and relevant policy documents.
In view of the considerable and diverse workload, the incumbent must be motivated, organized, creative and able to take initiatives to find solutions; and must have good oral and written communication skills, adapting to different audiences. All UNHCR staff are responsible for their duties as stated in their job description in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Rules and Regulations, UNHCR policies and administrative instructions, and accountability frameworks. Staff are required to conduct consistent with UN values.
Additional information: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees). Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical test follow by an interview.
Living and Working Conditions :
Since 2015, Boko Haram intensified attacks causing displacement of 450,000 IDPs and 19,416 refugees. Humanitarian intervention is delivered in a context of instability.
Bagasola is Non-Family and High-risk duty station with no banking services, extremely limited facilities, basic amenities, and recreational outlets.
Working and living conditions are challenging and highly stressful where capacity for self-care is critical. Freedom of movement in town is restricted.
Staff are reminded to strictly respect security.
Temperatures during the dry season reach 45C. During the rainy season, accessibility is logistically suspended. Malaria is prevalent. Lack of adequate medical facilities require evacuation to N’Djamena for minor illnesses and treatment.
The type of accommodation is Residential. UN international and national staffs members live in UNHCR guest house. Other international UN and INGOs staffs live in Bagasola town. R&R: 6 weeks. UNHAS flights available 3 times/week to N’Djamena.
Operation Scope :
- Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil
- Operation Workforce : 11 – 25
Position Scope :
Workforce to Supervise :
Type of Persons of Concern :
- ☐ Refugees ☑ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees ;
- ☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☑ Returned IDP’s ;
- ☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A.
Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable ;
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments : Fluency in French and knowledge of English is required.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- IT-Computer Literacy Mandatory ;
- FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other) Mandatory ;
- IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- Business Administration Desirable ;
- Finance Desirable ;
- Accounting Desirable.
