About Afghanistan Stabilization Program

Job Summary

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the LOA Implementation Manager, the Financial Liquidation Specialist is responsible for preparation of the liquidation reports based on Quarterly action plans, a separate liquidation report should be prepared for all components units of IDLG under Central LOA support, as well as support in preparation of the liquidation reports of the provinces, as per rules and regulations of government of Afghanistan.

The Financial Liquidation Specialist will support the Implementation of the Sub-National governance policy in the field of sub financial management, and ensure that the specific goals, targets and benchmarks are to be achieved by concerned stakeholders, both at national and sub national level.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Financial Liquidation Specialist will fully support the implementation of the sub-national governance policy of the Government of Afghanistan in the field of Sub-national Financial Management;

Advocate the sub-national financial management policy amongst sectoral ministries and other concerned national and sub national entities so that they clearly understand and accept their expected roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the policy;

Undertake the day-to-day technical and administrative work of the central LOA as well as the provincial LOA\'s Planning and Finance and its Working Group in the field of sub-national financial management;

Support other sub-national policy reforms, particularly those pertaining to sub-national financial management through the clarification of roles, responsibilities, resourcing mechanisms and accountability at sub-national level;

Provide assistance to organizations and structures involved in policy implementation and monitoring, both internal and external to IDLG, to ensure that activities and outputs are aligned with the sub national financial management policy, and assist evaluation, review and adjust the policy in the light of implementation results

Work with relevant stakeholders in the process of reviewing relevant strategies and laws, so that they are consistent with the sub-national financial management policy;

Assists the LOA Implementaiton Manager in overall LOA expenditure management

Monitors expenditure against budget by use of monthly budget control statements and prepare financial forecasts/projections for LOA/activity implementation;

Ensures that necessary financial documentation associated with IDLG operations are maintained in accordance with UNDP/ASGP & IDLG/Government financial rules & procedures;

Prepares monthly and weekly work plan and reports as required by the Management

Works closely with and provides backstopping to the LOA Implementation Manager and Assists the LOA Implementaiton Manager in preparing of LOA accounts for internal and external financial audit;

Undertaking any other task delegated from time to time, as appropriate.

Corporate Competencies:


Demonstrates integrity by modelling the Government of Afghanistan’s values and ethical standards;

Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of IDLG and ALGFDP;

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge and Learning Management;

Knowledge of concept of Human Development;

Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the ALGFDP Program;

Encourages staff to share knowledge;


Coordination Effectiveness:

Ability to assist the implementation of activities within the ALGFDP Program, strengthening of strategic partnerships for implementation of the Letter of Agreement (LOA);

Ability to sustain effective partnerships with other offices and department within UNDP/ASGP and IDLG/ALGFDP and main constituents;

Advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client;

Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;

Establishes priorities for self and other members of the Program; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills;

Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;

Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;

Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;

Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Development Management, Financial management, Public Administration, Public Policy, or other related disciplines. CPA certificate strongly desirable.

Experience:

2 or 3 years of experience in Financial Management, preferably in government; and/or international organizations, with a good knowledge of public financial management at Afghan government agencies.

Effective communication, accounting and budgeting skills.

Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member

Ability to work in the complex environment.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of Web based management systems.
Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, and national languages of the duty station (Pashto and Dari);

Excellent and proven English writing skills.

Submission Guideline

Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes with a detailed application letter including a contact number or address. The closing deadline for applications is 16/09/2012 please submit your application via mail to: asp.hrs@gmail.com or hardcopy to the address mentioned below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

Address:
ASP/IDLG
Shirpour, next to power junction number 2, 40 meter-width unasphalted street
Kabul Afghanistan

To Ensure Equal Opportunity, women are Encouraged to Apply

Functional Area

Account/Finance

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