Vacancy notice: Quality Assurance Specialist

VACANCY NOTICE

DUTY STATION:     UNICEF  YAOUNDE Type of contract :   FT Appointment Title:                  Hact & Quality Assurance Specialist Level:                      NOC Duration :                One year renewable	As per UNICEF rules and regulations
PURPOSE OF POST: This post will be actively engaged in HACT activities in CMR but will also provide technical assistance and oversight to zonal field offices in Maroua and Bertoua	REPORTS TO: Deputy Representative
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS  Participate in the development, implementation and reporting of the HACT implementation plan and the annual HACT Assurance plans. Provide technical support to ensure that the Office has evidence-based information, as per the assurance plan, to assess whether progress reported by partners is in accordance with work plans and that resources provided by UNICEF are safeguarded Provide administrative support to the Office in development, documentation and reporting on HACT plans and activities In close consultation with M&E Chief and managers, contribute to formulation of staff capacity development strategy and plans in relation to HACT, and exercise effective technical leadership in implementing them, ensuring that Office staff have the basic knowledge and skills to fulfill their responsibilities related to HACT, and training is planned and carried out to fill identified gaps. Review the findings from micro assessment and assurance activities to identify common weaknesses in financial management of high and significant risk partners and propose capacity development actions that can be undertaken by UNICEF and providing administrative and technical support for their implementation. Contribute to the capacity development of national partners to understand HACT processes and properly use the FACE form. Conduct periodic on-site reviews of implementing partners’ financial records for cash transfers together with programme and/or finance colleagues ensuring an effective transfer of knowledge/competence. Schedule and supervise routine audits of implementing partners’ internal controls for the management of cash transfers and handling of supplies and conduct initial assessments of partners’ financial controls and systems to ensure their conformity to international standards and sound financial separation and controls. Identify the need to conduct special investigations or special audits when anomalies and ethical concerns are identified. Assist managers in risk assessing PCA’s and potential agreements with donors from a HACT perspective. §  In consultation with the Regional Programme (HACT) Specialist, provide technical support, undertake capacity building and participate in the development and assessment of HACT plans.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: 1.Education: .   Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or developmental studies  2. Work Experience: Five years of relevant international professional work experience in finance and/or programme management. Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring HACT or other grant management oversight approaches. UNICEF experience or other UN agency is highly desirable. Experience providing training in various cultural settings, especially in a developing country is highly desirable. Familiarity with United Nations and government financial management systems required. Experience using SAP is highly desirable. Audit experience in development agencies or an international organization is highly desirable.	3.  Language Proficiency •  Fluency in French and English Competencies: i)   Core Values (Required) ·Commitment ·Diversity and Inclusion ·Integrity ii)  Core Competencies (Required) ·Communication [II] ·Drive for Result  [I] ·Working With People [II] iii)  Functional Competencies (Required) §  Analyzing [II] §  Applying Technical Expertise[II] §  Following Instructions and Procedures [II] §  Formulating Strategies and Concept [II] §  Planning and Organizing[III]
Deadline for receiving applications at UNICEF Yaounde, Maroua, Bertoua and Douala desk front is 08th February 2016. Applications could also be sent through mail Post (sending date would be considered) or via email address yaoundehr@unicef.org. Completed files (Letter of motivation, CV, copy of diplomas, References, P11 form  (to be collected at UNICEF)   to be addressed with the mention “DO NOT OPEN” with the post title on the envelope to the attention of:                                                 CHIEF OPERATIONS UNICEF P.O.Box 1181 Yaoundé The submission and processing of candidates’ files are free of charge. UNICEF is not liable for any amount of money paid by a candidate as part of this recruitment. Only qualified and short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.