Job: Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant

Location: Thimphu, Bhutan 
Deadline: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 

Description

UNICEF Bhutan Country Office is pleased to announce the following vacancy for Bhutanese nationals. UNICEF together with other UN agencies in country Delivers as One UN in support of national priorities and programmes in the social sector. The programme focuses on equity focused planning, upstream policy engagement, is evidence-based, managing results for equity and demand-driven. If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you by 15 October 2013.

Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant (Post reference #85935)

Purpose of the post:

Under the diurect supervision of the Operation Officer, undertakes administrative and financial management support services. Incumbent will assist in ensuring efficient and cost-effective administrative and financial functions and ensures that the office's administrative and financial operations are in compliance with the organization's administrative and finance policy, rules and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of secondary school, University level courses in administration and finance, or any other related field or discipline relevant to the job is an asset.
• 7 years of relevant professional work experience in office management, administration, finance, accounting, human resources, ICT, supply or any other relevant functions.

Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures.

Additional Skills:

• Computer skills, including advanced internet navigation and various office applications;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Please submit the completed P-11 Form (to be collected from the UNICEF Office or ask e-copy through lupreti@unicef.org) updated CV and cover letter stating suitability of the application against the position. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and post reference number of the post in the subject line of your application.

Detailed job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Unit at UNICEF Bhutan Office or write to lupreti@unicef.org for e-copy.

Please mail electronic copy of your application to lupreti@unicef.org clearly stating the title of the post applied for each application.

Submit hard copy of your application stating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to: Human Resources, UNICEF, Thimphu, Bhutan, P.O. Box 239.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

THIS POST IS EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JANUARY 2014

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