L’UNHCR recrute un assistant financier senior, N’Djamena, Tchad
Job Title : Senior Finance Assistant
Job Specialization :
Grade : G5
Location : N’Djamena, Chad
Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 000566
Location Type : Country Office
Hardship Level : D
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) :
Location : Chad, N’djamena
Position Number : 10003540
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 :
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. S/he also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent will assist with the processing of financial transactions and will keep frequent contact with staff at various office and the bank officials to exchange information.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience in finance role. They should be proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy with close attention to detail.
In addition, s/he should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure with frequent deadlines.
At least two (2) years of previous experience, working in a finance/administrative role in a UN agency or an international agency or NGOs experience is an added advantage.
Living and Working Conditions :
N’Djamena is the capital and largest city in Chad. For a major capital city, its infrastructure remains basic, though widely superior to the standards of other regions. The climate is hot and semi-arid, with a rainy season from June to September. UNHCR Staff can choose their residence while respecting Residential Security Measures. Electricity supply can be unstable and international staff members are provided generators by the office.
Water supplies work in most areas but a personal food and drinkable water supply is required. Most relevant supplies can be found on local markets though choice can be limited compared to other hubs and prices are high as most goods are imported. Banking facilities are available through local banks, such as Ecobank and BCC. Health care standards can be qualified as basic with staff members encouraged to subscribe International SOS Clinic Services. Serious or complicated health conditions require evacuation to other countries and dental / other specialized care may not be available. Malaria is the most common but not only infectious disease prevalent in N’Djamena and most other regions of Chad.
UNHAS flights are the prime means of transport to and from Field locations. A limited number of companies fly international flights to N’Djamena.
Telecommunication services are basic and expensive with two mobile phone / internet operators with 4G services available as well as an increasing number of providers, installing fibre connections. Access to some communication and social media apps, most notably WhatsApp are currently available but have, for extended periods been censored and required use of VPN. The UNHCR Office is covered by UNHCR’s own VSAT services.
Several UN Agencies, INGOs and NGOs operate in N’Djamena and use it as a hub. A French military base is located adjacent to N’Djamena international.
Operation Scope :
- Operation Budget : 20 – 40 mil
- Operation Workforce : 201 – 400
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 : 300,001 to 800,000
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable ;
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments : French is required and a good knowledge of the English.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- FI-Financial Accounting – Modified cash-based accounting as per ;
- international standards Desirable ;
- FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted ; standards (IFRS,IPSAS,etc) Desirable ;
- MG-Client Relationship Management Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- Business Administration Desirable ;
- Finance Desirable ;
- Accounting Desirable.