UNESCO recruitment for Graduate Finance and Administrative Officers

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is committed to promoting geographical distribution (last update) and gender equality within its Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as nationals from non- and under-represented Member States. Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Finance and Administrative Officer Post Number: 6NGBFM0005RP Location: Abuja Grade : P-3 Organizational Unit : FIELD OFFICES Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Type of contract : Fixed Term Job Overview

• The Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing a range of administrative management support activities to the UNESCO Regional Office in Abuja, Nigeria.
• He/She reports directly to the Director of Office with overall guidance from the Bureau of Financial Management.
• On matters of financial internal control in their capacity as certifying officer, the incumbent will have a functional reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer.
• He/she will receive policy guidance/ instructions from relevant sectors within UNESCO on the areas of Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Security and Office Administration.
• He/She will be assisted in the discharge of his/her duties by the Bureau for Financial Management.
• In the Field Office, he/she advises and supports the Director of Office or the designate on administration, budget, financial, human resources management, premises-related and security matters within the Office.