Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Programme Officer - Harmonised Approach of Cash Transfer (HACT) Assurance (National Officer Category)

VN No.: VN-12-10
Post Level: NOB
IMIS #:
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the NO-C Planning Specialist, responsible for carrying out proactive and systematic HACT quality assurance activities of all activities implemented under the GoG/UNICEF Country Programme of Co-operation, in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of the rationale, adquacy and effectiveness of the Country Office's risk management and HACT internal control framework, processes and systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Contributes to preparation and development of HACT quality assurance mechanisms in the country office to identify vulnerable and risk area (HIgh, Significant, Medium, Low) as well as the corresponding work plan to ensure the best possible use of UNICEF's financial resources from all sources of funds
•  Plans and carries out quality and objective assurance activities, especially HACT spot-checks of UNICEF's implementing partners according to the agreed work plan and/or as required by the country programme
•  Liaises with Management, Operations and programme sections to identify areas where HACT capacity building trainings and refresher sessions are required for UNICEF staff and implementing partners, design, deliver and implement HACT training or refresher courses
•  Assiss Deputy Representative to co-ordinate Audit preparations in Programme Management areas and the consolidation of the documentatons required for the audit including full documentation of each self-assessment exercise as well as documentation of all HACT assurance related activities
•  Develops approach of, and conducts special assignments in Programme Partnership areas as directed by the country office management and in compilance with the organisational policies and procedures. Formulates pragmatic recommendations and secures the agreement of management to mitigate the identified risks. Monitorsand assesses adequacy of actions taken to ensure the risks are managed
•  Assists Deputy Representative and Planning Specialist to co-ordinate with Sections in UNICEF Offices (Accra and Tamale) and facilitates the conduct of Micro Assessments by an independent auditor as may be required and to support and facilitate the annual audits of implementing partners

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Requirement
Education:

University degree in Business Administration, Management, Audit, Accounting or any other field. Advance University Degree in Accounting or CA qualification is highly desirable

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of internal and financial audit experience in organisations. Experience in fraud/investigative work, as well as in IT audit. Work in developing countries and experience in an inter-governmental organisational desirable

Other Skills and Attributes:

•  In-depth knowledge of internal auditing, professional standards and their application
•  Sound knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures
•  First-rate analytical skills and proven knowledge of management principles. Good knowledge of financial matters
•  Ability to establish priorities, conceive and execute work against a sound work plan
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion
•  Initiative and resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and auditees, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment
•  Current knowledge of UNICEF internal Control issues and policies, as well as related operations, programming policies and procedures. Ability to work in a team and under pressure
•  Computer skills, including internet navigation, VISION and various office applications

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English required. Another UN language is an asset. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset

Competency Profile:

•  Core Values (Required)
1) Commitment
2) Diversity and Inclusion
3) Integrity
•  Core Competencies (Required)
1) Communication
2) Work with People
3) Drive Results
•  Functional Competencies (Required)
1) Formulating Strategies and Concepts
2) Analysing
3) Applying Technical Expertise
4) Learning and Researching
5) Planning and Organising

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a  brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date:  20th December 2012

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY