United Nation High Commissionaire for Refugees (Assistant Admin,Finance Officer )

Employer: United Nation High Commissionaire for Refugees Job Required: Assistant Admin/Finance Officer Gender: Any Title of the Position: Assistant Admin/Finance Officer Position Number: 10005423 Location: Tripoli, Libya Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment Duration: 6 months, renewable Closing Date: 10 January 2013 The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Libya is seeking dynamic, committed, and qualified persons interested in an exciting career in humanitarian affairs. BACKGROUND The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. In more than six decades, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Today, a staff of some 7,190 people in more than 120 countries continues to help some 36.4 million persons. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Accountability - UNHCR resources in the office are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. - UNHCR's financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to. - UNHCR’s local cash is safeguarded. Responsibility - Monitor the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the office; - Contribute to providing a healthy and respectful working environment, free from hazard or security risks; - Assist with the implementation of processes and procedures to improve and strengthen internal controls in line with UNHCR rules and regulations; - Participate in the physical verification of UNHCR property plant and equipment; - Contribute to the process to determine the country’s administrative budget; - Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts. - Control and check the monthly accounts and various administrative activities, in order to verify and certify disbursements are in accordance with the administrative budget and UNHCR’s Financial Rules; - Assist with monitoring local compliance with UNHCR’s policies and processes for cash management, requesting support and guidance when required. - Support office-level training on financial matters. Authority - Certify that disbursements are in accordance with the administrative budget and UNHCR’s Financial Rules - Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements; - Prepare financial status reports. 2. Essential Minimum Qualification and Professional Experience Required - University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or related field, OR university degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent). - Minimum two years of previous job experience in the field of accounting or finance. - Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language. 3. Required Competencies: - Managing Resources - Analytical Thinking - Planning and Organizing 4. Desirable Qualifications & Competences - Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent). - Working experience of at least one year in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar). - Good knowledge of United Nations administrative, human resources and financial rules and procedures. - Working experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial and/or HR modules. Please send your application and letter of interest to lbytr@unhcr.org and indicate the title of the position in the subject of the email. 4. Important: Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. · Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgement and may be required to sit a written test. Email: lbytr@unhcr.org.

Senior Document Controller – Site Based

Job Title: Senior Document Controller – Site Based Job Reference No: KSA/RE/PMCM About Us: KEO International Consultants is a world ranked and leading Architectural, Engineering, and Project and Construction Management firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. KEO offers long term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition, KEO provides full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through any relocation process. All applications will be treated confidentially. Requirements: As a Senior Document Controller working within the Project and Construction Management Division, you will be responsible for tracking and monitoring the distribution, submittal and reconciliation of process or reference documents in accordance with Document Control Management system & standards. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following: • Receiving /logging in the Incoming correspondence related to the projects • Preparing for outgoing correspondence logging-in & dispatch/track/monitor/coordinate/follow-up • Day-to-day update of in-out log register, meeting minutes log, preliminary, detailed & construction drawings register, & other necessary registers • Providing input for monthly progress report • Tracking of consultant’s submittals and assigning workflows for design review process • Maintain an organized system for locating documents, adhere to security and confidentiality guidelines • Ensure that accurate and reliable information is readily available, wherever and whenever required. • Coordinate, multi tasks and share knowledge on document control processes and procedures with the team • Clerical support to project team • Maintaining project correspondence (hard copies/digital copies) which can be stored / retrieved / archived / indexed efficiently • Knowledge of MS office software is must • Team player, versatile & able to multitask Qualification: High School Certificate Experience: Minimum of 8 years post graduate experience. Please note this is a site based, 6 day working week position.“Saudi Nationals are encouraged to apply.” We are always interested in receiving CV’s of experienced professionals, if you cannot see a current position that is suitable but would like to register for the future and be on our alert list then please send your CV to Applications@keoic.com