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Associate National Project Officer

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UNESCO

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Zimbabwe , Harare

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Salary:

49862.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Harare Regional Office, the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer of the Regional Office, the Associate Project Officer (Budget and Finance) will be responsible for providing a range of financial management and budget administration support services to the projects Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) and O3 PLUS. For matters of financial internal control, he/she receives delegated authority from the Chief Finance Officer as the certifying officer. He/she will receive policy guidance/ instructions from UNESCO’s Corporate Services and Programme Sector ADGs on their respective areas of responsibility.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide inputs for the budget preparation and review process
  • Provide support to programme/project responsible officers in elaborating resource requirements for budget submissions
  • Assist programme/project responsible officers in finalizing cost estimates and budget proposals
  • Review and analyse project budgets based on donor agreements
  • Ensure donor agreement provisions are accurately translated into project budgets
  • Ensure strict compliance with UNESCO’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and accounting standards, including IPSAS
  • Liaise with BFM and BSP on matters of budget planning and budget preparation
  • Ensure that the budget data under its coverage is adequately and timely entered in the appropriate management systems
  • Ensure the sufficient and effective use of budgetary resources through robust monitoring of budget execution
  • Monitor and analyse project budgets based on progress made in implementation and take corrective action if required
  • Provide substantive advice and support to programme/project responsible officers in reviewing project budgets and propose revisions or corrective actions
  • Process, validate, and follow up with Central Services on budget revisions
  • Ensure that project closure actions are timely performed
  • Act as Certifying Officer, ensuring that financial transactions are in compliance with regulations, rules, policies, and procedures
  • Monitor commitments and payments, review and reconcile various clearing accounts, investigate erroneous/invalid entries and take appropriate corrective action
  • Analyse complex or unusual accounting transactions and open items in the accounting system and implement corrective actions
  • Provide advice on financial interpretations to the programme/project responsible officers on UNESCO’s financial rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Provide support to project/programme officers on donor reporting and liaise closely with Headquarters services to ensure donor reports are prepared in a timely manner

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field(s)
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in administration, finance, accounting or related areas
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills and ability to identify issues and formulate options/recommendations
  • Capacity to lead and supervise teams and to oversee finance, general administration, and procurement functions
  • Experience in implementing internal control systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively and use tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated experience in solving routine and non-routine Human Resources, finance, and budgeting issues
  • Ability to provide quality and timely support and services
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish good working relationships with external and internal partners
  • Ability to take initiative and seek innovative ways to improve results
  • Good IT skills and knowledge of ERP, financial, human resources, and administrative management tools
  • Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English

Nice to have:

  • Additional technical training in accounting/finance (CPA, ACCA, etc.), administration, or directly related fields
  • Experience in international organizations or United Nations agencies
What we offer:
  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Expiration:
March 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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