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Homebased Job Vacancy At UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is advertising a new job slot that will be remote. The organization is looking to hire a Procurement and Finance Specialist – IPSA 10. This a short contract meant to last for a duration of 6 months.

Functions:

Training Development and Delivery:

Develop comprehensive training materials outlining step-by-step guidelines on Travel Request (TR) creation and post-mission closure processes.
Conduct thorough training sessions for new Travel Arrangers and Travel Processors in UNCDF, ensuring all members are well-versed in TR creation and closure procedures.
Coordinate compliance of UNCDF to UNDP travel policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and cost-efficiency. Enforce travel policies, monitor compliance, and conduct regular audits to identify and address policy violations. Provide guidance and training to employees on travel policy adherence.
Oversee travel arrangements for employees, including booking flights, transportation, and other travel-related services, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Expense Management (Submission and Reconciliation):

Implement effective expense management processes, including the review, approval, and reimbursement of travel expenses. Ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Coordinate the submission of UNCDF overall reconciliation reports to UNDP and GSSC, focusing on Purchase Order (PO) closure and reporting. This includes 2023 Year-end Financial Closing (Travel, Requisitions and POs for Inclusive Digital Economies (IDE) Practice of UNCDF).
Ensure accuracy and completeness in all submissions, addressing any discrepancies promptly.

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Required Skills and Experience

You must have at least a Master’s degree in project management, economics, public/business administration, social sciences, accounting or related discipline with an additional 5 years of experience or equivalent Bachelor’s degree with an additional 7 years of experience.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement, finance and travel arrangements experience is required.
Excellent command of English and French are both required.
Core behavioral Competency: Consistently strive to meet or exceed excellence standards
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.